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Hi, my name is Denis. I originally started this blog over at Blogger in July 2008. I tend to write a lot about videogames, and have made various rounds of the web. Was formerly a staff writer for both GayGamer and The Border House. This blog serves to explicate my thoughts on any number of issues, not solely focused on videogames anymore (though they still make up the majority).Search:
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September 2011 Links
September was an interesting month for me, most notably in my actually getting the start of plans together to move back to the US come November. The exact specifics on that are in the air, but slowly falling, and I … Continue reading
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Lead Me
Recently I read all three Mass Effect novels released thus far. I will likely review them more in-depth somewhere else, but what I found interesting was how it gave further insight into the world BioWare has built, specifically: Captain Anderson, … Continue reading
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Tagged BioWare, design, hero, Mass Effect, performance
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Need More XP
I fell off the blogging bandwagon for a bit, largely because I relocated to Berlin, and have since found myself not being able to fully settle (yet, I’m hoping to do so in the coming months, though it may mean … Continue reading
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The BioWare Choo Choo
Spoilers: Dragon Age 2 and Mass Effect 2: Arrival. BioWare has become known for the choices it presents its players. Are you going to be a Jedi or Sith? Open Palm or Closed Fist? Paragon or Renegade? However, with Dragon … Continue reading
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Tagged BioWare, Dragon Age 2, interactivity, Mass Effect 2
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Wabash Made Me
If you’ll forgive me, this has nothing much to do with videogames. However, I saw this video of Michael Abbott discussing Wabash College’s environment, and wanted to post my own feelings about it; since I feel my Tumblr would not … Continue reading
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Writing Roundup: March 2011
It’s been a somewhat productive month, dominated (not surprisingly) by Dragon Age 2. As I am headed to Berlin for an indeterminate time that may end up permanent on Wednesday, I am not entirely sure how productive this month will … Continue reading
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Blood Mode? Check.
Spoilers: Dragon Age 2. The world view the writers of Dragon Age espouse is quite fatalistic. In their world, power does beget responsibility, and people normally manage to abuse it. Kings, queens, humans, elves, Qunari, Andraste, etc. It’s all a … Continue reading
Carver’s My Brother
Spoilers for Dragon Age 2. I had it all planned out. My first Hawke was going to be of male sex, based off of my main alt in most games, Aeazel, and be a mage. I even had planned out … Continue reading
Informal Review: Dragon Age 2
I’m getting into the habit of not posting again, which tends to occur when my mood shifts down. In trying to combat that, I’m writing down some general thoughts about Dragon Age 2 that are relatively spoiler free–at least as … Continue reading
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Tagged BioWare, Dragon Age 2, informal review
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Writing Roundup: February 2011
February has been an odd month in that I’ve been seemingly extremely busy and not focused, leading to less productivity overall. For instance, I only wrote one piece at The Border House this month, even though I had plans for … Continue reading
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Vorpal Bunny Ranch 