Let’s Think Deep: The Virtual Utopia
June 2, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Where can we see the ideal society? We need look no further than video games for that answer.
Today’s Let’s Think Deep is going to be a little different than usual. Usually I’m just writing for this site. However, the following is an essay I wrote for a class I’m taking abut Utopian literature and thought, hence why the tone is more formal. To make things simple, I’ve also included the Work Cited/Referenced page at the end, Amazon links included if you get curious. Read more
Simbling Rivalry At It’s Best: A Review of Bioshock 2
February 10, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
You ready for another trip to Rapture?
If you’ve read my Bioshock review, you already know that I like Bioshock. If you read my preview for Bioshock 2, then you know I’m pretty psyched for the sequel. Well, the sequel’s out now, so did it live up to my expectations? There is some good, some bad, and some blah, but let’s save that for another day. Oh heck, why not, let’s do it now. On to Rapture! Read more
Games You Should Have Played: Bioshock
November 2, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
This is a Bioshock prototype image from early builds, but it still demonstrates the terror.
First Person Shooters (FPSs for short), are not the kind of games I recommend to everyone. Currently, yes, they are everywhere in video games, but not everyone can get into them or really enjoy them. I am terrible at FPSs and therefore, I prefer not to play them when given the choice. However, there are some FPSs that I’ve played and that I really enjoy. One such example is Bioshock for the Xbox 360, PS3, and now PC, and it’s a Game You Should Have Played.
10 Video Games You Should Play On Halloween
October 31, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
They are shooting pure joy from my heart.
Halloween is pretty much here, but for some of us that doesn’t mean much. Why is that? Well we’re too busy playing video games to care what’s happening around us. As a result, we may accidentally pass up the day in lieu of just playing something bright and cheery, but there are other options for us shut-ins that still want to celebrate Halloween with some good atmospheric games. So here are 10 Games You Should Play On Halloween.
