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Entries from December 4th, 2007

1up’s Year End Shortlist

December 4th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Awards

The 1up network has announced its nominees for Games of the Year. You can find a handy flash-free list over at Gamasutra. Readers will have till the end of the year to vote on their favorites, and winners will be announced in February. The strategy nominees are: World in Conflict (PC; Sierra) Overlord (360; Codemasters) […]

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December Strategy Preview and End of Year Prep

December 3rd, 2007 · Comments Off on December Strategy Preview and End of Year Prep · Blogs, Preview

Last month of the holiday season, and there’s not a lot to show for it. December 10 – Universe at War: Earth Assault (Sega/Petroglyph) December 12 – Galactic Civilizations II: Twilight of the Arnor (Stardock) I also have it on good authority that the long delayed Empires in Arms from Matrix Games will finally see […]

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What I’ve Written For Gameshark

December 2nd, 2007 · Comments Off on What I’ve Written For Gameshark · Gameshark

Reviews Medieval II Total War: Kingdoms Age of Empires III: Asian Dynasties Nethergate: Resurrection Combat Mission: Shock Force Space Force: Rogue Universe Theatre of War Ship Simulator 2008 Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath Sudden Strike 3 Great War Nations: Sparta Supreme Ruler 2020 Grand Ages: Rome Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising Spore […]

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The Gamespot “Scandal”

December 1st, 2007 · 7 Comments · Media

People have been asking me for my take on the Gamespot/Gerstmann issue. For those who haven’t been following it, there are allegations that Senior Editor Jeff Gerstmann was dismissed from Gamespot for matters related to his scathing video review of Eidos’ Kane & Lynch, a game that had been heavily promoted on the site. All […]

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A Familiar Feeling

December 1st, 2007 · 4 Comments · Movies, RTS

When I went to see Gladiator many years ago, I was pretty hyped up for it. I didn’t expect an historically accurate movie, of course, and I was told it was a fun time with great special effects, strong acting and cinematography to die for. Plus Oliver Reed in his last great role. This was […]

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