Tag: RPG

Our New Year's resolution for 2011? Be weirder. We have more realistic first-person shooters and self-important RPGs than we know what to do with. We want more games that evoke the singular dream-like wonder of the films of David Lynch or the music of 'The Residents'. Care to join us on our trip into the strange? Then check out this week's picks for time wasters that will leave you as ...

Although holiday stress might evoke visions of carpet-bombing all that Thanksgiving traffic instead of dancing sugarplums, try not to go postal! Game designers know that everyone needs to digitally unload a clip from the safety and comfort of their computer, so we've selected a fresh crop of shmups to let you blow off that pre-December steam. Recall these trigger-happy games when dealing with ...

When we were wee-little bloggers, nothing piqued our interest in books more than the Choose Your Own Adventure series. In retrospect, the series (which was launched in 1979) and its interactive storylines presaged the role-playing video games that would later engross millions. Having changed publishers' hands over the years, Choose Your Own Adventure has found a still newer venue -- albeit under ...

With the rise of social networking sites, it has become a little easier to join the Mafia. Your college roommate, little brother, or (God forbid) even your dad might send you an invite to join his or her 'Mob.' While this virtual 'organized crime' lifestyle won't cost you your life, it could cost you plenty of time, grief, and money, too. According to CNET News, sites like Facebook, MySpace, and ...

'Dungeons & Dragons' -- the calling card of the nerd. Hunched over a table with pen and paper in hand, 'D&D' dorks spend hours, days, and, in some cases, years of their lives battling beasts and hunting for treasure in that most magical of realms: Mom's basement. When it comes to creating the perfect avatar, these folks are ruthless and dedicated. A 'D&D' enthusiast might let you ...

If you had to pick a single notable word that stands out in your mind from 2007, what would be it? It's okay, take your time. This probably isn't the sort of question you ponder on a daily basis -- or perhaps ever. But, among dictionary-types, it's a (mildly) prestigious honor to be nominated word of this year, and this year that honor has been granted to a string of four characters that many ...