Category Archives: Random

Rift: Define ‘dynamic’

Posted on December 2, 2010 by SynCaine

I’ve yet to really look into Rift because, well, it’s an MMO in pre-beta, so right now the devs are telling you it’s gods gift to gaming, and they have the feature-list and staged videos to prove it! I did … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Combat Systems, Mass Media, MMO design, Random | 17 Comments

Random thoughts or updates on not-so-random titles

Posted on November 29, 2010 by SynCaine

Thanks to Comcast being… well Comcast, online gaming for the last week has been sporadic and rage-inducing. I mean nothing says “I’m having fun now” like lagging in League of Legends, where for some insane reason you can still see … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, Blood Bowl, Civilization Series, Darkfall Online, League of Legends, Patch Notes, Random, Site update | 5 Comments

That’s going to cost you

Posted on November 28, 2010 by SynCaine

World of Warcraft Pony reskin: $25 League of Legends legendary skin: ~$12 Azeroth cataclysm zone changes: Free (after the $15 a month cost for a sub) League of Legends game, including online service: Free Supreme Commander 2: $3.50 (Steam Sale) … Continue reading →

Posted in iPhone, League of Legends, Random, World of Warcraft | 21 Comments

More thoughts on Perpetuum

Posted on November 22, 2010 by SynCaine

I spent a solid amount of time playing Perpetuum over the weekend, wrapping up the introductory assignment (quests) line and a few Corp assignments after. I feel that I’m at the point now where I ‘get’ a good portion of … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, EVE Online, MMO design, Random | 2 Comments

Perpetuum Review (EG style)

Posted on November 19, 2010 by SynCaine

EVE – spaceships + robots = Perpetuum. Normally people write the above as a joke because something within the game is sorta like something from another game. Not the case here. At all. The above is fact. I’m 100% serious. … Continue reading →

Posted in beta, EVE Online, MMO design, Random | 15 Comments

100% pure entertainment rant

Posted on November 17, 2010 by SynCaine

Not MMO or even gaming related, but this rant is one of the best I’ve heard in… ever? I mean it’s passionate, it’s angry, and unlike many rants, it’s not just the same few sentences repeated over and over. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rant | 3 Comments

Blood Bowl, Darkfall, League of Legends updates.

Posted on November 12, 2010 by SynCaine

Blood Bowl League Update: “The ball is up… and we’re off!” Season 1 has started, and everyone has their first match. Check out our updated website (including starting team photos!), set up a time with your opponent, and enjoy the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood Bowl, Darkfall Online, Inquisition Clan, League of Legends, PvP, Random | 13 Comments

The game has changed

Posted on November 1, 2010 by SynCaine

Not too long ago, a games ‘shelf life’ was measured in months, and once that window was closed, your game was forgotten and near-impossible to acquire. Ebay made finding older classics a little easier, but this was all done peer-to-peer … Continue reading →

Posted in Console Gaming, Mass Media, Random | 8 Comments

Too many good games!

Posted on October 29, 2010 by SynCaine

The only thing worse than not having a good game to play is having way too many quality titles all vying for your attention. Ok maybe it’s not exactly a ‘problem’, but Steam seriously needs to stop offering stuff at … Continue reading →

Posted in Blood Bowl, Darkfall Online, Inquisition Clan, League of Legends, Random | 10 Comments

Great potential, utter failure.

Posted on October 28, 2010 by SynCaine

Bad games are easy to move on from and forget, but bad games with a ton of potential are a bit harder to let go off, and certainly cause more rage. This post is going to focus around Disciples III, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random, Rant, WAR40k, Warhammer Online | 9 Comments