Is anyone else sick of the Willhelm scream?
For those of you who don't know, the Willhelm scream is a very famous stock sound effect that was first used in the 1951 film, Distant Drums. Ever since then it has become a massively popular in-joke...
View ArticleThe Big Picture: Worst Movies of 2012
Worst Movies of 2012 See which movies MovieBob branded as the worst films of 2012. Watch Video
View ArticleProtectors of the Crystal, a Final Fantasy RP
Protectors Of The Crystals - A Final Fantasy RP In the land of Halvor, there lived many people of different races. Some lived in peace, others couldn't stand one another. But they all still lived a...
View ArticlePoll: E-Book vs Paperback
Hey Guys,I've been trying to get into e-books for their convenience but I just can't fathom starring at a screen full of text for an hour or two, it hurts my eyes. With paperbacks, there's a sense of...
View ArticleNEWS: The Brovengers/Injustice League War is Over!!!
This report coming to you from Copper Zen, the Escapist's Grand High Pooh-Bah and a member of both the Injustice League and Brovengers. ********************************************************* Yes,...
View ArticleCan a game pull off realistic swordfighting?
So as a result of my recent Game of Thrones obsession, I've felt the urge to play a game that incorporates all the badass-ery of realistic swordplay. And I've been disappointed. On paper it should be...
View ArticleAre there any advantages to a two party system?
If there are, I can't see any. I don't have much time to go over the (very long) list of problems with the system since I have to go soon, so I'll just point to a few of the bigger ones. It breeds a...
View ArticleGames you felt were harshly judged...
Recently, I just beat Bioshock 2, and from my memories of when the game was released, a lot of people didn't exactly have positive things to say. Yahtzee went so far as to call it one of his top 5...
View ArticleSame Sex Relationships (Finally) Coming to The Old Republic
Same Sex Relationships (Finally) Coming to The Old Republic The feature was delayed while they worked on the free to play transition. Star Wars: The Old Republic is a year old now - let that sink in...
View ArticlePoll: Men with purses
I have an issue with keeping coins loose in my pocket; I tend to lose them either while I'm sitting down or I leave them in my pockets when changing pants and they end up getting strewn about my mess...
View ArticlePoll: Should Link be female in the next Lengend Of Zelda
I think there should there is nothing Over all masculine link and the green tunic is pretty much gender neutral. also I posting because of moviebob the game overthinker
View ArticleTown Holds Violent Videogame Buyback Program
Town Holds Violent Videogame Buyback Program Town holds event to lessen the number of violent videogames in citizens' homes. As memories of the recent shooting continue to linger, community members in...
View ArticleStop Making Me Kill Dogs.
Dear Game Developers, I understand that in Modern Warfare Shooters, stealth games, and other games that require I do battle with organized forces of ner' do'ells, there needs to be gameplay elements...
View ArticleZero Punctuation: Top 5 of 2012
Top 5 of 2012 This week, Zero Punctuation shares the best and worst games that 2012 had to offer. Watch Video
View ArticleMetacritic: 2012 Lacked Quality Games
Metacritic: 2012 Lacked Quality Games The review aggregator site claims the previous year "paled in comparison" when it came to high-scoring reviews. Review score aggregation: love it or hate it, it...
View ArticleWe Are Our Avatars VI (Open)
Welcome to We Are Our Avatars VI Ahem. Welcome to We Are Our Avatars VI, or WAOAVI for short. My name is Saltyk, and I will be acting as the Game Master for this thread. That means that I am more or...
View ArticleWhat are you drinking right now?
So, I'm walking home from college, listening to some Stevie Wonder, and I decide to go into Tesco's. I'm tired and hungry, and I had a good exam today, so I think to myself, why not? I buy myself a...
View ArticlePokemon snap XXX(best or worst game idea ever??)
If someone made this game for PC/Mac(it would be cool if it was on wii u) Would this best or worst game idea ever?? How would fans of pokemon react?? Would they embrace this game or shun it away?? With...
View ArticleWhat would your career be in The Elder Scrolls?
Say The Elder Scrolls was a reality and you lived on Tamriel at any given time period, what do you think you would do for a living? Blacksmith? Mage? Pirate? In Morrowind and Skyrim Dwemer ruins were...
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