Articles by ROCsteady
Tomorrow marks the re-release for yet another of Capcom's fighting games. I know what you're thinking, why would anyone want to re-purchase a game they thought they had already paid for? A valid question and an astute observation at that.
I remember when Super Street Fighter II hit stores and the confusion I felt when I learned that my Street Fighter II Turbo cart had become obsolete. Wasn't the latter cart supposed to be the definitive edition? True, SSF II was an improved version of the game with new content, but my twelve year old brain could not understand why that content was not included in the original. Twice.
On the flip side, SF II was so good that my mind was almost equally blown with the possibility of more of this awesome game. This was enough to sway me to make the new purchase and ended up being worth it in the end.
Today, at 32 I was again faced with the same question. To buy or not to buy? This time with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and the vs. series. Capcom didn't disappoint me when I was 12 so I was willing to take that gamble again and I am very glad that I did.
The late summer blockbuster: Deus Ex Human Revolution had us all mesmerized by its level design and it's fresh answer to the RPG equation. The steamy main protagonist Adam Jensen acted as a living Swiss Army Knife, tackling almost any obstacle with ease using an eclectic mix of game mechanics to infiltrate an endlessly fascinating alternate reality to our own.
Last month, Square-Enix released some eagerly awaited DLC that fills in the gap between the fourth act Shanghai mission with the final showdown deep within the Artic. We last left Jensen on a ship bound for seemingly uncharted waters in his single-minded quest to find his ex girlfriend, Dr. Megan Reed.
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I love CONs.
Prepping for them. Going to them. Recovering from them. I spent this past weekend at NYCC meandering the halls of vendors with other comic lovers and rubbing elbows with other gaymers.
During my stay I was invited to spend some time at Square-Enix's booth. While there I had an opportunity to play some of the company's coming titles for some of its hottest franchises and even got a chance to see an interresting new MMO.
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Hey Gaymers! Today marks the start of New York City's annual Comic CON! This morning, throngs of geeks will begin to herd themselves into the enormous Javits Center on NYC's west side to celebrate all things COMIC!
The cool part is that since comics and video games go hand in hand there will be a strong gaming presence there as well! Capcom, Square-Enix, Activision and more will be showcasing some never before seen stuff so be on the look out for coverage on what these companies have to show!
Wootini and I will be on hand to give you a heads up on anything important over the next few days so stay posted! If you reside in or near manhattan and are planning to attend keep an eye out for us!
If there is any interest in having a NYC Gaymer meet-up leave your comments below and if there is enough of you we will plan something more official for the weekend!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
"Ever feel like your dead but nobody told you?"
This is a line given by soldier Augustus Cole towards the beginning of Gears of War 3. These words stopped me dead in my tracks. They grabbed my by the jugular and forced me to sit up and to pay attention. They forced me to put down my Diet Snapple and look this man in the face.
After this the "Cole-Train" was no longer just a highly detailed character model in some video game, he was a solid human being. Those nine words conveyed to me the past, present and future of not only him but the rest of his rotating battalion of "Gears".
And I cared.
No other shooter has ever made me care for its characters like Gears of War. The time I have spent with the "Cole-Train", Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, Damon Baird, Anya Stroud, Sam Byrne and others have shown me more about the nature of relationships and human resiliency than any fluffy JRPG.
For all the death and destruction, Microsoft has found a way to make this epic struggle for survival really mean something, allowed it to move past the gratuity of violence and ultimately made someone who is not a fan of aggressive shooters stop and marvel at the wholly human struggle encapsulated within this exceptional video game.
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution is not a game you simply play. It is a game you make love to.
This is no casual "hookup" either, like one you might find in the
forgotten game section of your local department store. This is the kind of game that keeps you busy for an entire weekend, perhaps stopping briefly to order some take out...
Then it's back to business.
A game like Deus Ex: HR must have your full attention and the diligent administrations of a gamer tenacious enough to want to experience all it has to offer. And boyfriend, it is most definitely worth that kind of time.
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Hey Gaymers! This week's question is from Robert, who has a query on fighting games! Remember to send your questions to my mailbox for a chance to have it answered on Gaygamer.net! All questions are great as long as they relate to gaming!
Dear ROCsteady,
I love fighting games and really enjoyed hearing Wootini and you talking about Marvel Vs. Capcom 3! Trouble is, I'm not very good at them! My boyfriend however is very good at them. Good enough to play in tournements all around our county. He has been really loving and supportive, offering help and some training but to no avail. I just can't seem to get into the groove with them. I know you play lots of fighters so can you offer any advice to help me improve my game (and maybe whoop my boyfriend's butt?)
Robert
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Hey there Gaymers! ROCsteady here with another question on romance and gayming! Remember to send your questions to my email address for a chance to have it answered here on Gaygamer.net!
Today's question is from Caleb. He writes.
Dear ROCsteady,
I am having trouble meeting guys who are Gaymers. In fact meeting other gay guys has been difficult for me in general. So I'm wondering, how do you know if a guy is a gamer and more importantly how do you know if he's gay?
Thanks!
- Caleb
Hey guys and gals! Thank you for all of your questions! Remember to send all queries to rocsteadygg@gmail.com. Today I have carefully selected a letter from a fellow Gaymer. He writes:
Dear ROCsteady,
I wanted to know what you think about gift giving time in a Gaymer relationship? I feel so awkward when my boyfriend asks me what I want for my birthday. I want to ask for things like Elder Scrolls: Skyrim or Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword but I end up feeling less like a gay man and more like a kid. It seems like with most gay men there is a big emphasis on looks or fashion so I feel as if I should be asking for things like Armani cologne or a new H&M sweater. This pressure to be "fashion conscious" can make me uncomfortable when I tell him what I want. Should I ask for something more fashionably "gay" or just fess up about my real wish list?
Josh
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Games are our passion. Most of us can recite game release dates and describe mechanical gaming innovations as far back as the age we could actually manage a controller or touch screen without toppling over. We are a special niche of geek that is oftimes overlooked by others in our community, making it difficult to make any headway when it comes to romance. And with a stack of AAA titles sitting on your coffee table who has time for love outside of the civil union between you and that hunky Elvan Zombie Priest from WOW? Gaymer romance can be as complex as MvC3's deep combo system so I am here to dispel the myths and legends of Gaymer dating by providing some tips and tricks to make winning (and keeping) that guy less frustrating.
Building on my article "Men In Arms: Gaming With That Special Guy" I will be fielding questions from all manner of Gaymer dating. Do you covet that hunky Rock Band drummer from the college common room but are unsure on how to strike up a conversation? Do you harbor fears your date will flee if you tell him about your fervent obsession with your hard earned gamer score? Ask away! And I will share with you some tidbits of my own years of trudging through the marshlands of dating and decidedly unsuitable suitors. Please send your questions to rocsteadygg@gmail.com for a chance to have your questions answered.
Note:The following is a game synopsis and explanation of game mechanics for Don't Wake Dad from a fun perspective. A link to the app and actual synopsis has also been included.
Every day I wade through press releases, some very relevant and others not so pressing but every once in a while one crosses my path that is so out there, so far beyond my gaming imagination that I have a hard time believing it was dreamt up by actual people at a meeting of marketing execution. Don't Wake Dad was sent to me in one of these special releases and inspires a plethora of tongue-in-cheek non-sequiturs.
On a comfy bed, hunky "Daddy" snoozes in his smart business attire. Daddy is having "quiet time," an afternoon siesta, recharging his Daddy powers for the long night ahead. Daddy is older and fickle, a stay at home type but he knows you want the "night off" to go out with the boys and dance your ass off at "Le Gay Party" but for some reason will not let you go if his sleep is compromised. Can we say controlling?
As Daddy sleeps, an army of flies and mosquitoes are making every effort to rouse him and like a "good little boy", you are charged with doing everything in your power to keep this hulking man knocked out.
Only by swatting the insects can you insure your night of freedom but as the tension mounts and the bugs increase you may find yourself shaking your phone in natural reaction but don't! That is much worse! That will make Daddy very angry and result in severe punishment! But that might be even more fun than the party...hmmm
Don't Wake Dad is now available for a measly $.99 for the iPhone and is a fun and well-executed time waster.
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The end of summer was a good time for American PS3 owners as Castle Crashers landed in the PSN store. For the first time, those without an Xbox 360 were able to experience the all the arcade-y joy and whimsically gruesome style of the side scrolling beat-em-up.
Those of you in the European regions have had to wait an excruciating few months for the chance to battle over the princess or gobble some Peanut Butter Sandwiches. This week Castle Crashers has been relinquished into your capable hands. Available now on the PSN for about 14 Euros (£10.99/€13.99) with all the add-ons you can shake your "stick" at!
The new features included with the game :
• Local join-in-progress
• Team Arena play
• Brand new Volleyball game mode
• 2 new trophies "You are Insane" and "Social Networker"
• A new Insane Store, with items to help you conquer Insane Mode
So grab a friend or two and bang up some monsters!
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And girls who like girls who like rumble packs!
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