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Running Riot
In Halo, a Running Riot is killing 15 enemies in a row without dying. The relentless act of carnage and death towards one's opponent was the best metaphor for this column we could come up with. The opinions you're about to read in this column are relentless, brash, and so awe-inducing that you'll be forced to appreciate their wisdom. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll wonder what went wrong with your life as you realize the truth in these words. You may disagree with me, but I guarantee you will always be entertained. I apologize in advance to anyone who may be easily offended. Pregnant women and those with heart problems should consult their doctor.Be sure to send all of your fun-filled venom and hatemail to jaleel@xboxfocus.com. It helps jumpstart my morning.
- 3 Latest Columns
- Games are NOT Movies06/28/2008
- Race on the 36006/26/2008
- The Gamers I Hate06/25/2008
The Xbox Guy
As the great Reggie of Nintendo would say "Hey, my name is Steve. I like kicking asses."In case you didn't know, my name is Steve Wysowski, and my job is to run this site to the best of my ability, but my other job is also to maintain this column for your enjoyment. Here I will share my inner most thoughts about this wonderful world of gaming every few days; and hopefully give you all a few laughs as well. Besides my usual updating, once a week I'll throw you some links, some podcasts, and some other bits of information that I know you're gonna like. I'll also run review blogs as I'm reviewing a game, giving you some information for those specific games that you simply can't wait for a review to get some info on.
If you want to add/message me on XBL or you want to give me a news tip; hit me up on xAD Steve. Also, remember to check up the forums, I'll be there 24/7. See you on the battlefield soldier.
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- Stop Overhyping Games06/25/2008
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Steady Aim
Being a hardcore gamer across all platforms myself, it's sometimes hard for me to deal with fanboyism and bias in articles. Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony all have their strong points. For the time being, however, Microsoft just has more of them, and it's all thanks to its loyal fanbase.So why not acknowledge that fanbase? That's what Steady Aim is all about. It's what bothers you, what angers you, what satisfies you and well, anything that has the capability to evoke emotion; those are the things I want to address. They won't be my qualms (though, believe me, our qualms are shared), they will be yours. Afterall, it's time to give the people what they want!
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- Five Games the 360 Needs06/24/2008
- Are Music Games getting old?05/28/2008
- Our Industry's Best and Worst03/31/2008
Outside the White Box
More evidently now than ever before, games are more than just entertainment. Outside the White Box takes a look at the things affecting Xbox gamers on a day to day basis. Every week will feature stories revolving around a selected theme; from advances in technology to political perspective and the study of games as an art form, you’ll find it all right here. Got something to say to me? You can always comment on my articles or send me an email at DickWard@XboxFocus.com. Your thoughts may be featured in future columns to come.
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- Playbox Wii63?06/26/2008
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Quick Read
by Running Riot
Posted on June 28th, 2008Games are NOT Movies
So you know, there's this pretty major title on the other HD gaming system right now. Here's a hint: the main character rhymes with Squalid Steak. As expected, reviewers are falling head over heels for it, and it is being dubbed the masterpiece of our generation. The game is anything short of amazing, but it perhaps may be a sign of things to come.But is this a good thing? Nearly every review of Metal Gear Solid 4 has called it an “interactive movie”. Googling “mgs4 interactive movie” brings 1,430,000 results as if you were googling "Metal Gear Solid 4" itself. 1UP.com noted this in their review of the game:
“The MGS4 conundrum is this: The further you play into the game, the less you actually play...Despite this gradual decay, though, MGS4 is absolutely a great game.”
How does the fact that you're watching more of the last half of game than playing it still make it an absolutely great “game”? Gears of War 2 designer Cliff Bleszinski called Metal Gear Solid 4 “passive entertainment” and stated that this is definitely not the type of game he's making. Though the internet for the most part ripped him a new one for the comment, I tend to agree with his thoughts.
If I wanted to watch a plot unfold, I'd pop in a movie. I play games because I... read full column
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