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Joel
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Review: Trenched
July 11th, 2011 by Joel in gaming, ReviewsThere’s something special about a game that includes a place to hang out with your friends between quests or missions. Some of the most fun I’ve had in World of Warcraft has been in Orgrimmar, where the most random and hysterical things can come up. A big part of making that successful is having an [...]
Storytelling in Games: The Silent Protagonist
October 5th, 2010 by Joel in FeaturesDue to some recent, um, let’s call them discussions on the Midwest Nerds podcast and website, I’ve decided to take a look at the different ways that stories are told in video games.
Interview with the Omegathon Champion: KWolff
September 27th, 2010 by Joel in FeaturesGamers talk about the great times that they have at PAX year in and year out. It is a memorable event to be sure, but even more so for the one out of the 60,000 attendees who becomes the Omegathon champion. After five rounds of gaming goodness this year at PAX Prime, KWolff mastered the [...]
Starcraft 2 And Why I’m Afraid to be Alone
August 31st, 2010 by Joel in FeaturesPlaying 1v1 matches in Starcraft 2 is bad for my blood pressure. Other than years of gaming gifting me with this scrawny build and pasty complexion, there has never been a game that had a physical effect on my body. The stress of going head-to-head with one other person in Starcraft 2, however, seems to [...]
Midwest Nerds Podcast #41 – The Super Awesome Baker’s Gone Starcraft 2 Super Show!
August 5th, 2010 by Joel in PodcastAlright, so I should probably explain the image first – this was sent in by listener and friend of the show Dude X. Judging by the MacBook, PSP, and obvious love for Nickelback, I believe that is supposed to be Southern Joel. Baker isn’t around this week because he’s moving across the country, so he [...]
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