Polygon_Wizard

About this author:

My day job is being an animator at a small studio, an admittedly geeky (and awesome) career. I have read Lord of the Rings a countless number of times. I can just about quote The Princess Bride at will. I love Star Wars, and I was even a band geek back in high school where I played the alto saxophone in marching band, symphonic band, and jazz band. I also love to play video games of many different types. I am a complete geek, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Contact:

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Articles by Polygon_Wizard:

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May 26th, 2009

Review – Plants vs Zombies (PC/Mac)

There are zombies on your lawn. What are you gonna do about it? Set out some plants, of course!

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May 5th, 2009

Review – Bully: Scholarship Edition (XBox 360/Wii/PC)

Rockstar Games is most famous for making the Grand Theft Auto series, but that doesn’t mean they can’t make other games. With Bully, Rockstar leaves the world of GTA behind in favor of one with wedgies, swirlies, and “kick me” signs.

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April 28th, 2009

Review – World of Goo (WiiWare/PC)

World of Goo oozes wit and charm from every pore. The game’s imaginative puzzles, rousing music, excellent sound design, and a unique art style all add up into an experience that should not be missed. 2DBoy’s World of Goo is much more than just another puzzle game.

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April 21st, 2009

Review – Chronicles of Riddick: Assault On Dark Athena (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)

Richard B. Riddick is the universe’s biggest badass and a perfect example of an antihero. Both a revamp of Escape From Butcher Bay and an entirely new adventure, Assault On Dark Athena has a lot to offer for those who want to strap on Riddick’s cool shades, lurk in the darkness, and knock off a bunch of bad guys.

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April 10th, 2009

Miscellaneous Gaming News – April 10th, 2009

Want to see footage from Bioshock 2? A new trailer about Punch-Out Wii’s multiplayer mode? The first image of the new main character from Assassin’s Creed 2? Now you can…

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April 7th, 2009

Review – Bioshock (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)

One glance makes it readily apparent that Bioshock is a game steeped in atmosphere. From the opening sequence, the game pulls you into the environment until you are fully immersed in the underwater world of Rapture, in both the literal and figurative sense.

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March 31st, 2009

Review – Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (DS)

Hotel Dusk is what you get when you put a mystery novel, stylized pencil sketches, and the Nintendo DS into a blender. The game features a great story, complex characters, and puzzles that take advantage of the unique control options of the DS.

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March 24th, 2009

Even More Computer Games of Yore

I played a lot of computer games growing up, including a bunch of titles best forgotten. These games, however, do not fall into that category. These are some more games from my childhood that I remember having fun with.

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March 17th, 2009

Review – Mirror’s Edge (XBox 360/PS3/PC)

Mirror’s Edge is a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the game provides an exhilarating sense of movement and momentum, but on the other, certain design choices keep Mirror’s Edge from being a complete success.

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March 10th, 2009

Computer Games of Yore

Unlike many people my age, I did not have a Nintendo or other gaming console while growing up. Sure, I had plenty of friends who had a gaming system, so I was able to play my fair share of games like Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, The Legend of Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, and NBA Jam. However, I had to turn to the family computer for my entertainment needs when I was at home. This article presents a few of the titles that I spent quality time with “back in the day”.

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March 2nd, 2009

Suggestions For Improving XBox Live

Online services have become a major feature for this generation of gaming consoles. All three major consoles have some sort of online features to supplement the content available on retail shelves. Xbox Live is arguably the most robust of the three services, but even the top dog has room for improvement.

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February 18th, 2009

Nintendo DSi Coming in April

Nintendo has announced the U.S. release of the newest iteration of their popular handheld platform. The Nintendo DSi will be hitting store shelves in America on April 5th, 2009.

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February 17th, 2009

Review – Burnout Paradise (XBox 360/PS3)

Welcome to Paradise City, home of blistering speed, insane stunts, and bone-crunching wrecks…

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February 16th, 2009

Trailer Geek: Gaming Edition – February 16, 2009

The Gaming Edition is back with some brand new trailers featuring an angry god, the swarming undead, and a biker gang. More specifically, we’ve got trailers for God of War III, Resident Evil 5, and GTA IV: The Lost and Damned DLC. If you want to see some action-packed trailers, we’ve got you covered.

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February 11th, 2009

Review – Metroid Prime (GC)

When a video game franchise makes the move into 3D, it doesn’t always turn out very well. The elements that make a game great in two dimensions don’t necessarily transfer properly when the third dimension is added into the mix. Metroid Prime is an example of a developer finding the magic formula that retains the feel of the original side-scrolling games while creating something that also stands on its own merits.

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