Category Archives: Random

Three amazing games and everyones favorite mistake

Posted on April 16, 2012 by SynCaine

In shocking news no one saw coming, SW:TOR is doing really well. Someone should start a “is it 6 months yet?” meme. That would be cute. Hey at least the game is free now, how very FFXIV of EAWare. Speaking … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Combat Systems, EVE Online, Inquisition Clan, Mass Media, Random, SW:TOR | 18 Comments

Ravenmark, Heroes 6, Skyrim updates

Posted on March 19, 2012 by SynCaine

I picked up Ravenmark on my iPhone. Great production value for a TBS title (iPhone or otherwise), and the combat system has some interesting twists. It’s also fairly challenging so far (a few battles after the prologue), and the storyline … Continue reading →

Posted in iPhone, Random | 4 Comments

NOW!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by SynCaine

Do want. NOW!!!

Posted in Random | 16 Comments

Blogging is srs bsns

Posted on February 27, 2012 by SynCaine

This is one of those “it’s a comment but it’s too long so it becomes a post” deals, in response to Keen’s post about hype/excitement. I’m likely near the top of people who have criticized or at least taken a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogroll, Random | 14 Comments

Skyrim’s uncanny valley

Posted on February 9, 2012 by SynCaine

If you have 40ish minutes, watch all of this. If you are pressed for time, watch the first section. Either way, it’s awesome stuff. Listening to the design behind Skyrim, I think I’ve pinpointed one of the long-term issues I … Continue reading →

Posted in Mass Media, Random | 10 Comments

BioWare is amazing

Posted on February 6, 2012 by SynCaine

No, I’m not talking about that 90% retention rate they have going. I’m talking about Baldurs Gate. The RPG from 1999. I picked up BG on somewhat of a whim a few days ago from GoG.com for $10. It’s funny … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | 21 Comments

Skyrim 2.0, ELO, lies

Posted on February 1, 2012 by SynCaine

First, how good does the Skyrim Creation Kit look/sound? The Steam integration part might be the biggest leap in gaming since Rift introduced us to MMO 3.0! Too bad for our genetically inferior slaves (console players) since won’t get this, but hey, … Continue reading →

Posted in Console Gaming, League of Legends, Lord of the Rings Online, Random, Rift, RMT | 7 Comments

You should return those glasses to their rightful owner

Posted on January 17, 2012 by SynCaine

Syp over at Biobreak has a post talking about the pre-2003 MMO market and todays, and how you can’t pay him enough to go back to that time. First I find this odd, as looking at his About page, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Asheron's Call, Atlantica Online, EQ2, Housing, MMO design, Random, Rant, Rift, RMT, SW:TOR, Ultima Online, World of Warcraft | 82 Comments

I was replying to Tobold’s post… I lost the will to live, deleted my comment and came here instead.

Posted on January 13, 2012 by SynCaine

Who’s better than Bhagpuss, stepping up on this fine Friday? /hat-tip

Posted in Random | 12 Comments

Seems a loaded failtrain has pulled into the station

Posted on January 12, 2012 by SynCaine

A lot of great stuff floating around today. First is this comment from Rammstein, responding to Azuriel yesterday, related to his and Blizzard’s claim that Cata failed because it was too hard: Anything that Chilton says to the New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Darkfall Online, EQ2, EVE Online, League of Legends, MMO design, Random, Rant, Rift, SW:TOR, Warhammer Online, World of Warcraft | 42 Comments