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[ Editor's Note: As Nick Olsen is a writer for Theory of Gaming, this won't be counted in the monthly Vox Pop prize. However, it is very much a worthy read. ]
By Nick Olsen
Co-founder, Theory of Gaming
In 1985 Nintendo started a revolution when it...
Squeezing Blood from Asphault
Without a doubt, driving games are my favorite genre. I had practically fallen out of touch with console gaming until a little game called Star Wars Episode 1: Racer entered my life. read more...
Tech Support offering nothing but my anger
Well my Vox Pop winning entry has a follow up of sorts, although loosely based on the original, shortly after I received my Guitar Hero 3, I got a call back from one of the places I applied to. read more...
Gaming Addiction
Addiction's a funny thing. There are people, know-it-all people, who would claim a person has an addiction if they frequently indulge in something they enjoy whether... read more...
originality in videogaming
When I was a kid, I remember small games that turned out to be revolutionary in the end. Those games were Mario, Metroid, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and many others. read more...
"Games Don't Need Romance!"
Hmm. Romantic subplots in games, eh? Well my opinion is a tad torn on this one. Check it:It seems that not only are romances genre-specific, but format-exclusives as a result. read more...
Outpacing the Technology from Today
I finally saw some videos of Crysis today, and I have to say that it is impressive visually. It looks as close to as realism as I think we have ever gotten in the... read more...
Bioshock: Neo-Journalism!?
(Mel's note: This was difficult to post on GR, as it was a toss-up between a rant about games journalism, and praise for the game. Thus it is both posted as a blog and a review! read more...
Now 10% More Absorbent than IGN
It's a sad, sad state of affairs when Kotaku's RSS feed has more than double the number of items per day than the CBC news feed. Every day, Google Reader churns... read more...
Can video games exist without conflict?
In light of the videogames controversy concerning violence being overused, tasteless and dangerous to young children, I tried to rationally explore and ponder on the situation. read more...
The MMO effect
Since when did all of PC gaming revolve around World of Warcraft? I mean, looking at it's unprecedented dominance in the PC market for the past couple of years is... read more...
I love u mum!
My mum was the 1st person to introduce the world of console gaming to me. She bought for my birthday a Genesis way back in 1989 with Sonic and Altered Beast. Mind... read more...
"Haha! Now I shall reveal my TRUE FORM!"
I’m sick of it. I’m tired of game writers, who not only have the cheek to put the player down a linear adventure full of irrelevant side-quests and escort... read more...