By: TCO Though locals might not like to admit it, Seattle’s infamous reputation for being a socially cold city is very real. Sure people are nice here, but talk to any transplant and they’ll tell you that the “Seattle Freeze” exists. It’s just hard to meet people in this passive-aggressive city. Local game designers, Jerome and Eddie, are […]
Tag Archives: gaming
September 08
10 Urban Myths of Gaming
posted by terraolsen
Today’s post features this beautiful infographic, designed by NeoMam Studios, that debunks myths that have lingered in the gaming community. Check it out and be amazed! Convinced? Or are you still a believer in Polybius?
August 29
No Badge? No Problem. PAX Prime 2014 for Non-Attendees
posted by terraolsen
By: TCO PAX Prime kicks off today with a schedule so full, it’s going to be hard for attendees to decide which things to prioritize. But what about the rest of us who couldn’t make it to PAX this year (including myself)? We might not be able to attend all the panels or walk the […]
June 13
Featured Kickstarter: Together
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen A few days ago, I stumbled on the Kickstarter Together: Amna and Saif, and immediately decided to back this game. It was too beautiful not to back. Plus, the protagonists are people of color (and one is a female!), something most current games extremely lack. But once I started to read about the game […]
June 11
Nintendo Wii U Rocking E3
posted by terraolsen
By: Terra Clarke Olsen Okay, I’ll admit it-I’m a complete Nintendo fangirl. But even my blinding love for the greatest video game company of all time hasn’t persuaded me to buy a Wii U. The system seemed cool enough, but I just didn’t see the point in adding the device to my collection. Wii U […]
April 21
My Latest Addiction: New Leaf
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen Animal Crossing: New Leaf hit the States in June, 2013 (it was released earlier in Japan). That’s almost a year ago…and I managed to stay away all this time. Well, that is until about a month ago. While visiting friends in PDX, I learned that my friend, Mikey, was playing New […]
February 12
Nerdy Valentine’s Day Cards
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Nerdy Valentine’s Day Cards By: Terra Clarke Olsen Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so it seemed only appropriate to do a roundup of my favorite nerdy Valentines. Hopefully you’ll find something for the geeks in your life. (Note: I’ve credited the artists that I know. If there you know one of the artists for […]
December 20
Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts for Geeks
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Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts for Geeks By: Terra Clarke Olsen What’s that? You haven’t finished holiday shopping? …you mean you haven’t started?! Don’t panic. First step, grab a towel. Second step, thank the internet gods that Amazon Prime exists. Here are some of our favorite geeky gifts available via Amazon Prime. 1.) Star Trek […]
December 06
Gift Guide: Gamer Geek
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Gift Guide: Gamer Geek By: Terra Clarke Olsen Gifts for gamer geeks can be tricky since they are usually on top of buying all the latest and greatest games. Here are a few suggestions to help you find that perfect gift they didn’t know they needed! 1.) The Bigger Blacker Box $15; Cards Against Humanity Online […]
October 28
LB’s Top Games for Halloween
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LB’s Top Games for Halloween By: LB Chambers Halloween is without a doubt one of the best times of the year for gaming. October’s dark and spooky nights, especially with Seattle’s foggy background, are just begging for a little game time. With some hot cider (or caramel apple cider, or irish coffee, or hot punsch!), caramel […]
October 04
Plants vs Zombies 2 Review
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Plants vs Zombies 2 Review By: Ryokazendriel I saw a host of games at PAX that were freemium / moba, and even the show floor presenters looked as if they were salivating to get in on the mythical cash cow that is LoL, or Candy Crush, or what have you. I almost felt bad for […]
October 02
Parenting in Video Games: Where are the Mother Figures?
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Parenting in Video Games: Where are the Mother Figures? By: LB Chambers I would like to preface this article with a quick disclaimer. I am all about single dads; helping them get recognition for their hard work, their dedication to their kids, and the amazingly positive influence a great dad has on a child. I […]