Category: "Editorials"

RipTen Retrograde: Hydlide (NES, 1989)

You better appreciate this everyone- I played Hydlide for you.

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A Brief History of First Impressions

How important is a first impression? In the world of video game developers, the answer is “very, except when it isn’t.”

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Alcohol: The Real Gamer Fuel

Drinking and video games go hand in hand on a Friday and Saturday night. We’ve all done it at some point.

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Ten Funny Scripted Video Game Jokes

Games can create funny situations- but there are loads of scripted jokes too. Here are ten great ones.

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2012: The Year of the Nintendo 3DS?

The Nintendo’s 3DS could be in for a blockbuster year in 2012, even though it will be going up against the PlayStation Vita.

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Top Ten Gaming Wake Up Calls

The problem with having to save the world is that, more often than not, it doesn’t wait until you’ve had a full nights sleep.

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RipTen Retrograde: Fallout 2

In the first entry of Ripten’s fairly irreverent journey through the wayback machine in over a year, Black Isle’s second entry in the Fallout series is played and analyzed.

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RipTen Exclusive: Leaked Government Documents Regarding Occupy Saffron

RipTen has used its extensive sources to come into possession of a damaging conversation between two high ranking officials and their use of the Pokédex Act.

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State of SWTOR: January Edition

The time is right for a retrospective look at how the game has performed following its release.

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So RAGE was Filled with Corridors and Rooms, Big Deal

Beautiful, expansive worlds with a plethora of enemies, tools, and diverse characters with whom the player character can interact aren’t just for open world games.

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Game Publishers: Please Spread Your Game Releases Out Better

Last year, most of the games came out in the Winter and Fall. What’s wrong with the Spring and Summer?

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Darksiders II: Can Death Breathe Life Back Into THQ?

This past year was not so nice to THQ. They need a big hit. Can Death breathe life back into THQ?

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How to Fix Final Fantasy

Get it together, Square. I’m here to save you from yourself.

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Hey Rise of Immortals, a Little Innovation Please?

Rise of Immortals, you copycat, you.

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Buyer’s Remorse: The Problem With Online Passes

Online Passes are quickly becoming the norm, but they’re not welcome. Here’s why they’re flawed and need to go.

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