Category Archives: videogames

Jon Lester takes a piss at gamers

Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester was recently quoted on ESPN.com as saying: “People are making us out to be a bunch of drunk, fried-chicken eating SOBs, playing video games. You can ask my wife, for the last 10 years I … Continue reading

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An interesting year at EVO 2K11

The world’s largest fighting game tournament has officially concluded and it went out with a major bang.  In comparison to previous seasons, this year’s EVO Championship Tournament was not only the highest rated, but it was also the most dramatic. … Continue reading

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this game sucks – crimson gem saga

This post is uber whiny.  Just letting you know. So I’ve played my fair share of bad video games; Superman for the N64, Back to the Future for the NES, and Time Killers on the SNES, to name a few. … Continue reading

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top 10 game franchises we want to see reborn

Video Games are notorious for shelling out as many sequels as possible for good games, almost to a fault. Many game franchises have gone on for far too long… *ahem Tomb Raider*. We here at Culture Wedge feel that some … Continue reading

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how important games can be

That is a commercial promoting Nintendo’s upcoming 3D remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the 3DS.  It’s a pretty simple ad, but one that struck a big chord with me.  It shows just how meaningful something … Continue reading

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nerd christmas: nintendo goes for the kill

We end our wonderful foray into getting excited over the mere announcement of shit with Nintendo’s attempt to give a middle finger to Sony and Microsoft by kick starting the next generation.  The problem is that the big N has … Continue reading

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nerd christmas: sony still doesn’t get it

Let’s be honest: you only watched the Sony press conference at E3 because you were hoping they’d give you something else for free. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. Instead we got another long, prattling, awkward introduction by SCEA CEO Jack Tretton, … Continue reading

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nerd christmas: why do I have to move so damn much, microsoft?

As a card-carrying member of nerd society it is my job to get crazy excited when there is a potential for cool shit to be announced.  Normal members of society don’t get excited for movie announcements, game announcements, tech announcements, … Continue reading

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