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When you’re not shouting ungodly amounts of cheese wheels, decapitating each and every female passerby in a sick, twisted fantasy, or sneering at the sight of a misdirected arrow shot, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an innocent puppy full of wonder beyond your imagination, just begging to be embraced. And how could you deny that? Thieves, Barbarians, Magi, and of course, dragons await you at every step on the frigid grounds of Skyrim. Then you finish the main quest.When you’re not shouting ungodly amounts of cheese wheels, decapitating each and... more
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Arguably Grasshopper Manufacture’s most accessible title to date, Shadows of the Damned did the unthinkable by successfully marrying solid gameplay and a coherent plot to the typical Suda51 fare of outrageous characters, gratuitous violence, and an overabundance of dick jokes.Arguably Grasshopper Manufacture’s most accessible title to date, Shadows of the... more
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The deck was stacked quite heavily against Human Revolution. Not only was it the follow-up to one of the most beloved role-playing games in history (which had already had its brand poisoned by a lackluster sequel a few years back), but to make things worse, it was to be that most dubious of series offspring: a prequel.
Despite its perceived handicap, Deus Ex: Human Revolution managed to capture most of its progenitor’s black magic. Ignoring the much maligned boss fights, the latest Deus Ex brought so much variety – from its cyberpunk aesthetic to its emergent gameplay options – it puts most other games in the genre to shame. And all the while it allowed itself to be accessible to new players and referential to Warren Spector’s classic.The deck was stacked quite heavily against Human Revolution. Not only was it the... more
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Episode 215. We’ve done it. Our Best of 2010 has come and gone, and the team spends time reviewing the ginormous list.
In this episode: Dali apologizes for hating Alan Wake, Battlefield Bad Company 2 will last forever, and the GOTY goes to…Episode 215. We’ve done it. Our Best of 2010 has come and gone, and the team... more
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Since it was released in January of 2010, we waited all year for a game to take it down from our collective number 1 spots. That never happened. Mass Effect 2 delivers one of the finest role-playing experiences you’ll find on any modern console, and earns SideQuesting's Game of the Year award for 2010.Since it was released in January of 2010, we waited all year for a game to take it... more
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can be played for months on end and still feel fresh, with each battle providing different overall experience. The teamwork that is fostered in this game highlights the amazing distance cooperative gaming has come and that given the chance gamers can work together. It deservedly lands in SideQuesting's Top Ten games of 2010.Battlefield: Bad Company 2 can be played for months on end and still feel fresh, with... more
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Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty was a revelation. Not only did it let everyone know that computer gaming isn’t dead, but it also brought life to a genre that has seen nothing but disappointment for the last few years. The game makes it to #8 on SideQuesting's Top Ten of 2010.Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty was a revelation. Not only did it let everyone know that... more
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The year 2010 was full of some of the most impressive and memorable games of this generation. This list details some of the incredible games that fell just short of the Top Ten of 2010.The year 2010 was full of some of the most impressive and memorable games of this... more
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The SideQuesting team takes a look at how to select a Game of the Year using scientific, non-biased means... by letting Google search results do it for them.The SideQuesting team takes a look at how to select a Game of the Year using... more
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In Part Two of their study, SideQuesting evaluates alternate, fact-based methods of selecting a Game of the Year using sales data as the defining factor.In Part Two of their study, SideQuesting evaluates alternate, fact-based methods of... more
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Is is possible to select a Game of the Year with pseudo-scientific methods? SideQuesting aims to find out in this light-hearted series. Up first: the science of rating and reviewing games to choose the Number 1, using Metacritic and Game Rankings.Is is possible to select a Game of the Year with pseudo-scientific methods?... more
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On Spawn Kill's fifth episode of the Kill Kast, Molotov Cupcake, Tigresa, Snarkasaur, and The Herp discuss their nominations and personal game of the year decisions as a companion to the game of the year post. Join the staff for a colorful discussion regarding some of the year’s best, including Dragon Age: Origins, Retro Game Challenge, and more!On Spawn Kill's fifth episode of the Kill Kast, Molotov Cupcake, Tigresa,... more
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The staff over at Spawn Kill have come up with some not so run-o-the-mill game of the year categories and have finally chosen their picks for the year that was 2009. Check it out and let us know if you agree or disagree!The staff over at Spawn Kill have come up with some not so run-o-the-mill game of the... more
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It is that time of year when we ask you for a few moments in your busy lives to vote on those games, developers and DLC content that made you happy through the last year.
2009 was a stellar year for the PlayStation 3 and now is your chance to tell us what you really thought stood out. And this year, every person that votes can win one of a number of cool prizes…It is that time of year when we ask you for a few moments in your busy lives to vote... more
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