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Game Review: Star Control II, by Toys for Bob
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Pete’s introductory post takes a look at Star Control II, a classic computer game from the early 90s that is still alive and kicking.

When I tell people Star Control II (released in 1992 by Accolade) is the Best Video Game Ever, I’m only slightly exaggerating for effect. I’m not an avid gamer these days–the gags in Penny Arcade and VG Cats have a tendency to whiz over my head–but I’ve played my share, and Star Control II did some truly amazing things.

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Game Review: Real Lives, by Education Simulations
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Josh finds a game that promises to simulate real life.

Have you ever been a Muslim activist in Uzbekistan? How about a waiter in Bangladesh? Arrested for seditious activities by a corrupt government? Starved to death? I’m guessing the answer to most, if not all, of those questions is “no.” Now’s your chance!

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Game Review: Sam and Max Season One, by Telltale Games
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Josh review Sam and Max: Season One, a series of episodic adventure games released by Telltale Games.

There are two reasons I don’t watch television. The primary is a simple matter of economics: my housemate and I can’t afford cable, and we don’t pick up any network television stations well enough to make it worth our time. The other reason, of slightly lesser importance, is that I hate waiting. The very idea of waiting weeks or more until I can find out what happens next is horrifying.
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