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The end of an era 7.31.04

2004 is a big year for PC gaming. The sequels to two of the most influential computer games of the 90s are going to be released. Doom 3's release is now less than a week away. Read

Games too realistic? 7.15.04

Exclusive article -- I believe the problem is not super-realistic graphics detracting from the gameplay but rather the resources which are diverted toward the graphics seriously diminish the gameplay and replayability of the game. Read

Virtual Property ? 7.02.04

The following is my reply to a recent post on Slashdot. It is my opinion on "virtual property." The question is: is a gamer legally entitled to his "virtual property." Virtual property is defined as the gamer's player(s) and items or anything else under his control in the virtual world ( Everquest, Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies, etc.) Read

Free games -- Sierra crazy? 6.27.04

Sierra has an interesting strategy. They've decided to release old games for free to promote new titles. Recently they released Tribes and Tribes 2 for free. Just a few days ago they released the original Ground Control to promote its recently released sequel. Read

 

A new breathe of life for movie-licensed games?

Warner Brothers announced that games based on their movie licences which receive low ratings by in independant game reviewers will face increased royalty payments. If this achieves the desired result, it will be great news for gamers, hardcore and casual, everywhere. Read

 

Faceoff: Doom3 vs Half-Life 2

As we get closer and closer to the releases of these two highly anticipated games, we begin to wonder will they really live up to our expectations? Check out this Counterfrag exclusive to see what one gamer thinks. Read