Science is based on faith?
I know mentioning Extra Credits here is somewhat taboo, but I am not so much interested in them as much as the can of worms they just inadvertently opened. In their recent two videos they pointed out...
View ArticlePeople should stop protecting guns
I'm getting sick of ludicrous arguments I keep hearing about gunsWether you're pro-guns or anti-guns I wish to put a few facts straight that everyone with a sane mind can understand. 1 Guns aren't...
View ArticleDo long running game franchises inevitably go downhill sooner or later?
You know what it's like with movies. They start off good, but by the time of at most the third sequel the strain is starting to show - the original cast and crew are gone and the roster of award...
View ArticleGuy seeks to prove how safe guns are, kills himself by mistake
http://www2.tbo.com/news/pinellas-news/2013/jan/10/st-pete-man-18-dies-after-accidentally-shooting-se-ar-603022/ I know this isn't something that one should make fun of, but I will anyways: What are...
View ArticleYou're God. What do you look like?
Okay, while having some power fantasies, imagining myself as a God-like entity, I suddenly got to thinking, "How would I appear to my worshippers?". After a little bit of thinking, I decided on either...
View Article89 percent of US parents believe game violence a problem
A new study commissioned by Common Sense Media has found that 89 percent of parents across the United States believe violence in today's video games is a problem. In addition, the survey concluded that...
View ArticleThe game that got you into gaming
Hey everyone, a new, wet behind the ears second-time poster here! Look back and find the game that made you realize you truly wanted more of the medium. You may have played other games before, but this...
View ArticleGames which, for you, define 'replay value'
Escapists, I'm not going to lie to you, I'm of the opinion that Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge is the pinnacle of gaming. It is so finely crafted, so simple yet challenging, so infinitely replayable yet...
View ArticleWhat is being homophobic?
Okay firstly let me clear up where I'm coming from, I'm your typical heterosexual male aged in his 20's. And I have a dilemma - you see, I absolutely love the sight of two women kissing or getting 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 ArticleReel Physics: Live Free or Die Hard - Cop Car Helicopter Takedown
Live Free or Die Hard - Cop Car Helicopter Takedown Find out if John McClane is as much of a badass as he wants us to think. Watch Video
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Top 5 Rock Albums ever
Ok, I'm gonna list the top best rock albums ever. I'm basing this not just off of personal taste, but which ones I think have left their mark on the music industry and rock in general. These bands have...
View ArticlePoll: How tall is the Escapist?
Simple question. How tall are you? Measurements are in inches and feet because they are the measurements that i'm familiar with.
View ArticleHow to write great Fan Fiction!
I think we all see a lot of junk out there, that shames the craft. So I've set up a handy guide for burgeoning FFers! 1) Adjectives are your best friend. Everything is better with description. Cram it...
View ArticleSeduce Me Review
Seduce Me Review Even a bit of slap and tickle can't spice up this dud. Read Full Article
View ArticleJimquisition: Only The Lonely
Only The Lonely The videogame industry wants you to believe that the offline experience is for miserable loners. Watch Video
View ArticlePoll: Piracy is legal
Well, it is, assuming that you live in one of the countries such as Switzerland or The Netherlands that either already legalized it, or at least decriminalized it. For the rest of you, the question is...
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Irrational Reveals BioShock Infinite PC Details
Irrational Reveals BioShock Infinite PC Details The good folks at Irrational are going full-out with the PC version of BioShock Infinite. The question is not what kind of iron you'll need to run...
View ArticleThe Death of Mario
The Death of Mario Is it time to retire Nintendo's favored mascot? Read Full Article
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