Why do we obsess over Slender Man so much?
IGNORE THE POLL, I accidentally pressed enter when writing it and now I can't fix it, sorry. I don't get it, I've seen countless horror movies, read lovecraft, read Stephen King, and yet the one thing...
View ArticleSo Uhhh.... How's the weather?
It's a pretty simple question... To all the Escapists out there, how is the weather at where you are at? Do you like it? Hate it? Prefer another? It's cloudy over here. A bit humid and it's dark....
View ArticlePoll: Backwards Compatibility- How important is it to you, and why?
For the uninitiated- Backwards Compatibility is a console's ability to play games that were made for past consoles, e.g. The PS2 being able to play all PS1 games. I've always wondered what the average...
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EA Sues Zynga for Copying The Sims Social
EA Sues Zynga for Copying The Sims Social EA says its lawsuit over Zynga's The Ville is a "case of principle." Zynga has been no stranger to accusations of copyright infringement - its games often bear...
View ArticleDo not waste your money on Dawnguard.
Look, I'm buckling up for a massive backlash here, but I feel this is something that needs to be said. Much like the game it is designed for, Dawnguard is alright. The story is pretty interesting,...
View ArticleShould you feel guilty for eating meat?
I was brought up as a vegetarian in India and then in my late twenties when i came to Europe i started to eat meat. Also in Europe it is easier to be a non-vegetarian as the vegetarian choices can be...
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Aim-Down-Sight is unnecessary for realism
"What? He's crazy, this guy must be crazy to suggest that hipfire with a mysterious reticule in the middle of the screen is in any way realistic." Well, not so crazy when you think about how the screen...
View ArticlePoll: Why getting hit in the balls is a worse pain than childbirth: a...
I've seen this debate come up every now and then (maybe you haven't, but I've been in it more than once), and it's always dividing between guys who have certainly been hit in the balls before (myself...
View ArticleWhat do you think of the 3ds?
Now that the 3ds has been out for longer than a year I though it would be good to ask all the people who bought it what they think of thei device after all this time. Has it been worth the money? What...
View ArticleMy planned P.C. build thread.
So, I've been planning a P.C build for a while, and I'm very happy with what I've put together, but I thought I'd put it before the good people of the escapist to see what they thought of it....
View ArticleEscape to the Movies: Total Recall
Total Recall A few good ideas, but not as good as the original. Watch Video
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Drinking Stories
Official Drinking Stories Thread Official song of the official thread It's been a while since we've had a thread sharing drinking stories, so I thought it was high time to create one. Just a few ground...
View ArticleIs Bethesda becoming another EA?
Ok, before I throw myself into this, I need to clarify something.Please note that I am talking about Bethesda the publisher, not BGS(bethesda game studios) the developers. Right, moving on... So EA is...
View ArticleList your Top 5 Most Disturbing Movies
Mine are as follows (not in any specific order mind you) 1. Meet the Feebles2. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (original, the part where he jumps out of the freezer)3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory...
View ArticleName as many Escapists as you can from the top of your head *[Now with...
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View ArticlePoll: Should the "Total War" series go fantasy?
Like many PC Gamers, I love the "Total War" series. We've now had 2 "Shogun" games, 2 "Medieval" games, "Empire", and there are rumors that there will be a "Rome 2: Total War" sometime soon. Let's face...
View ArticleMall Fight RP: ACT 4: Anhur (Open)
Anhur is a life-sustaining planet similar to Earth. Mountainous regions are separated by long valleys of grassy plains. Not many have settled here. Only a few small colony towns make their living here....
View ArticleLet's play the superpower lottery!
Here's what's gonna go down. You're going to go to the superpower listing wiki and press the 'random page' button. Whichever power you get, you have here. Posts your results! I got Energy Ball...
View ArticleWe Are Our Avatars III (CLOSED)
READ THIS! The premise is simple.Your character is your avatar.They have the same powers, personality etc. WE HAVE A TV TROPES PAGE! WOOH! RULES!You have to contribute to the plot in some way.Either by...
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