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Papo & Yo: A mirror of my childhood

Struggling against his mass, I gripped onto him as best I could until I was thrown into the metal towel bar. I deflated as it dug into my back...but it was enough for everyone to get away. Many of the most vivid memories from my childhoo...

 
 
 
 

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Demo Impressions

My knees are close to being useless; the cartilage has all but left me, and arthritis plagues me. Even though the injuries keep me at a lower level than what I used to be at years ago, I can still play a great game of soccer. That’s kind...

 
 
 
 
 
 

Gaming as an adult is tough

I spent more than 100 hours playing Borderlands. That's partly because I am obsessed with it. I now find myself returning to the title once again. This time I'm doing so with an old friend who just discovered the unique shooter after readi...

 
 
 
 

Interview: Xseed Translator Tom Lipschultz

Tom Lipschultz is Xseed’s resident translator for the Japanese developer Falcom, makers of the Ys RPG series, and the newest addition to their localization team. I had a chance to chat with him about what it’s like to localize niche role-pl...

 
 
 
 

Review: FIFA Soccer 11 (Wii)

I haven’t enjoyed a FIFA game this much since the GameCube days. I’ve kept up with the series since then, but have always found it lacking when it came to gameplay. And honestly, FIFA 2011 for Wii plays more like a Major Le...

 
 
 
 

Rest in pieces mein Wanzer. We killed you.

Unlike the last three Front Mission releases, I didn't buy the newest title as soon as it hit store shelves. As far as I’m concerned -- as well as my RPG obsessed friends -- the Front Mission series is dead. The newest title, Front Missio...

 
 
 
 

Gaming on the iPhone has me Hooked.

As someone who grew up with technology and always had the latest gaming systems (I’ve waited in line during system launches in good ol’ Wisconsin winter weather) one would think I’d be a little more accepting of it. However, I’m more akin ...

 
 
 
 
 
 

Game Rating Tips for Parents

Since there is a meth forum this week to help curtail and hopefully eradicate the use of the drug in my small Alaskan community, I thought I’d write about something that may be beneficial to parents. My topic is video game violence. Actu...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hydro Thunder Hurricane Review

Hydro Thunder Hurricane is like Las Vegas in a way. I’ve never been there, but I imagine eye-catching glitz and fast-paced fun that is over all too quickly. Hurricane nails all three of those perfectly. At its core the arcade inspired ...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


About Louis Garcia12one of us since 7:09 PM on 08.02.2010

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Gaming has just always been something I've loved since I was a wee lad. Ever since I picked up that NES controller and played Super Mario Bros...much like any gamer, really!

Video games were actually the impetus for me going to college and earning a journalism degree. If not for EGM, Nintendo Power, OPM, Expert Gamer, GameNow and countless other magazines I don't know what I would have done after high school! I'd like to think professional footballer for Liverpool...well, a man can dream can't he?!?!

Right now I'm replaying Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. I keep up with all the big-time releases, (Marios, Halos, etc.) but I'm also always trying to whither down my pile of shame.

I game on all systems. PC is my least played platform, but five years ago I've finally started to play classics after finally buying a home computer. I've now enjoyed games like Half-Life and others I had only read about before having a mouse and keyboard controlled gaming rig.

Some favorite games of mine: Metal Gear Solid series, almost anything Mario, Halo, Xenogears, Fallout series, Final Fantasy Tactics, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Suikoden 1 and 2...Well, pretty much any good game from any genre except for sports released from the NES era and on. Then it is only Mario sport titles and Winning Eleven and FIFA.

Sad fact about me: I'm desperately (perhaps hopelessly) waiting for a new Shadow Hearts game. :(

Update: It's September in Minnesota (getting chilly), and I'm enjoying Borderlands 2.