Computer Games

Hello Gamers!

I buy most of my games via my computer. I am admittedly a pc gamer, and not much of a console gamer- but I’ll explain why.

I’m not saying that I like computer gaming more than console- oh no. I grew up on a Playstation 2, and later graduated to playing on my friends’ Xbox in their basement.

But alas, I can only play pc games because well, that’s all I own and the friends moved out, taking their Xbox with them... Some friends right?

So today I want to share my method of buying games for said pc.

First, I like to see what the game is about, unless I know that it will be good no matter what (like an Arkham Game, or a Lego Game). Sometimes this involves categories such as action, mystery, or just sandbox.

Secondly, if I’m not sure I like it, I will try to find a spoiler free review, either from a friend, or just from the internets.

And finally, I look for it on Steam, or Origin, two programs on my computer that is essentially a library of games old and new.

It’s like the history of all of gaming, too, in that both have games that aren’t in the store anymore, or are just unpopular.

They are like the treasure trove of modern and old pc gaming alike, and I believe you can even buy games for other systems and have them shipped to your house.

I stumbled upon Origin about two years ago, when looking for a copy of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 (very good game buy the way). The search brought me to Gamestop, where the clerk told me that I could find what I was looking for online.

Thus my Origin account was born.

Only a year later, I stumbled on Steam, brought on by a conversation with my mentor of sorts, when he asked me if I’d used it. When I told him that I didn’t use it for my pc gaming, he recommended that I check it out.

I did, love it, and here we are now.

Both are websites on the internet, and also programs that you can download to your computer, like I said they both hold hundreds of games, and now to the point I really had in mind when starting this blog: pricing and handling. I’ve also done a blog on Steam, so if you haven’t read that one go check it out now, and as for Origin it’s basically the same as Origin except it has a different name and you get more EA based games shoved in your face.

This is okay however as Red Alert Three was an EA game, so I’ll give them credit there.
Well that’s it for tonight gamers, see ya next time

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Steam Discussion

Hello Gamers!

Let's talk about Steam

No, not that stuff in your glass, that's condensation

And no, not the vapor produced when you plunge something on fire into water then hides it because it was valuable in an attempt to not get in trouble, not that kind either.

Today we're talking about Steam, God's gift to games...or at least to me.

This all started about two years ago when a friend of mine asked me if I'd used Steam for gaming, I said no of course and he recommended that I check it out; I did and feel in love instantly.

So what is Steam?

I've been living under a rock for the last several years and need to know you say, well Steam is a virtual library of games, filled of games you could never imagine, games from your childhood and before up to the most recent virtual wonderlands we inhabit today.

All via the internet (steam's website, or the program onyour computer) can we now access games at the click of a button, and at very moderate prices compared to stores such as Walmart and Target. Probably having to do with the nonexistent costs for shipping (since you download the product), product wrapping and storing and labor involved.

I’ve used steam for two years now, and have several games, all of which I go on daily almost. The games are addictive, and so I keep coming back for more. Steam offers us one more reason to stay in our homes, to keep our bottles of pee locked in with us, not going outside to do anything. Steam is my preferred choice for shopping for games. It's fast, efficient (considering that I can search by categories unlike in stores), like I said cost efficient, and I can access all of the games I own in one convenient little hub.

Steam is a great product for those with an affinity for neatness, as well as those who just like to game. You can browse the games you are considering, talk to your friends, read reviews, look at pictures and videos. Suffice it to say it is Paradise for gamers, and I’d highly recommend that when you are done reading this blog that you go out and buy all the Steam games you can afford. As always keep gaming, and I’ll see ya next time.

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Red Alert Three

Hello Gamers!

Today I've come to blog about Red Alert Three.

Red Alert Three is a game part of the Command and Conquer series, and my favorite one I've ever played (granted I've only played one other and that one was Red Alert Two).

But anyways like all video games there are some problems that I have with the game.

First off: in the game there are three factions: the Soviets, the Allies, and the Empire of the Rising Sun.

My problem is that all three factions seem equally equipt. They all have a sizable Amy, navy, air force, and base technology.Not one faction has a weakness big enough to make the game interesting.

Secondly, the missions are tough don't get me wrong, but some of them were a little too difficult. One that comes to mind I'd a mission, where you must create a base, defend your base from constant attack AND DESTROY A HULKING MONSTROSITY OF JAPANESE INGENUITY!!!!! Somehow I managed to get through the level, but only on easy mode, and with some help from the wiki.

The game follows a scenario of how the world would be like if Einstein was killed before lecturing in Brussels at the international physics convention in 1924. The game then shows you how the world might have turned out, factions at war with one another with tech more and less advanced than today’s, the less advanced being there are no atom bombs.

Note that I really loved this game, and I know that I sound like Conan when he says that every night's show was a good one, but this game really was for its time.

The graphics were stunning, the plot was better than most movies today, and the gameplay was very smooth. It's hands down my favorite game of all time. The replay value wasn't too shabby either.

Well gamers that's it for now.

See ya later

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