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Jeku
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Posted: 4th Nov 2007 19:38
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Interesting read so far--- Gil, Assassin's Creed *already* has your vote for best of 2007, and it's not even out yet?

One recommendation is not to put too many excuses in there, i.e. your entire explanation of how you didn't have a lot of time, it was rushed, etc. Even though they're true, people will just see it as an excuse. That's why I always cringe when I got to the W.I.P. board and see some game where the author will put right away that he spent only x hours on it. Other than that, I'm very impressed with the layout--- it looks like a real mag!

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Gil Galvanti
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Posted: 4th Nov 2007 19:43
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Quote: "Gil, Assassin's Creed *already* has your vote for best of 2007, and it's not even out yet? "

That wasn't in my original draft, Rami added it . I do think it will be amazing though, you can judge a lot about a game just from the vids imo .

Thanks for the comments .


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Posted: 4th Nov 2007 20:11 Edited at: 4th Nov 2007 20:12
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It's november, and I haven't seen any game that looked as promising as Assassins Creed coming out in the last few months. Me and Gil agreed that if any game seems to be heading for that title, it would be AC. Also remember that the article is a preview. Nothing is set, and if the game disappoints, that will reflect in the final score in the review. So yes, it has our vote for best game of 2007 for now.

The excuses are because we didn't want to hear numerous replies about grammar and spelling. This will be fixed this time. We wanted replies about content. No more excuses though, we've got a full month this time and we wíll live up to the expectations. My apologies. (Oops, I did it again!)

Glad you enjoy the read, Jeku .


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Jeku
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Posted: 4th Nov 2007 20:23
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Could you do a feature on the casual games market--- i.e. Popcap games, shockwave.com, etc.? Lately those are the only types of games I have time to play at home, and believe it or not casual games are a larger industry than so-called "hardcore" games

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Posted: 4th Nov 2007 20:59
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Quote: "That's why I always cringe when I got to the W.I.P. board and see some game where the author will put right away that he spent only x hours on it."

What about Cheney Hunter? Only spending a few hours working on that game is what made it so funny I thought .


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tha_rami
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Posted: 4th Nov 2007 23:43
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We could consider a 'casual' column. Actually it's quite a fun idea, mobile + casual games. We're considering a Retro/oldies/classics column for next issue as well, so it appears to become one crammed issue!


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Gil Galvanti
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Posted: 6th Nov 2007 06:11
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Yeah, I like the idea of a casual column.


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Crap Gil, get your ass on IM. Or naah, too late now. Suns is rising. Need to sleep, otherwise I'd catch too much sun and burn alive, being the vampire I am. We'll discuss the column tomorrow.

In the meanwhile, dó mail us questions, funny mails, stupid comments or reactions at tha.rami@gmail[dot]com


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Gil Galvanti
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Posted: 7th Nov 2007 05:44
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Quote: "Crap Gil, get your ass on IM. Or naah, too late now. Suns is rising. Need to sleep, otherwise I'd catch too much sun and burn alive, being the vampire I am. We'll discuss the column tomorrow.
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Told you I'd be playing CoD4 for a couple days .


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Posted: 7th Nov 2007 05:58
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Looking forward to the review.


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Why not review a couple of indi games, I mean there's the nVidia compo games, but also a Wizball remake has just been released:

http://retrospec.sgn.net/game-links.php?link=wizball

Haven't had the time to try it yet but it's supposed to be great.

We're going down... in a spiral to the ground...
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Posted: 7th Nov 2007 14:30
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We're reviewing games just released (1-2 months) or about to be released (1-4 months). We'll be looking at the link, appears to be a valuable resource .


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Posted: 8th Nov 2007 02:15 Edited at: 8th Nov 2007 02:23
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Quote: "Why not review a couple of indi games, I mean there's the nVidia compo games, but also a Wizball remake has just been released:"

Yeah, I think we will be reviewing some indi games, we've already previewed Dream, and we are previewing Shmup Go Kart next issue .


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Posted: 15th Nov 2007 05:54 Edited at: 15th Nov 2007 05:54
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May we remember everyone that the:

Untitled Eternal Equinox Compo deadline is on the 24th?
You can send all entries to tha[dot]rami[at]gmail[dot]com and participating costs a few minutes of your time. Check inside for more details.
We've recieved six contestants till now and two of them are rather well-thought. Show your creativity and let Mario smash something!



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What has been done on the upcoming article?

"I'd newbie slap here, but I've no idea how far I'd need slap before they'd come back with a clue." - VanB
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The upcoming issue?

It's planned and scheduled for release on the 28th.


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Posted: 15th Nov 2007 18:02
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It's going to be a great issue everyone

Check out the WIP boards for "Schmump Go-Karting" - screens & videos
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Posted: 15th Nov 2007 22:27
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It sure will be
We just hope to get more than 6 entries for the contest.


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Posted: 21st Nov 2007 14:55
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Well, we're nearing the deadline of the 24th, and we've got 8 contestants for the contest. Keep them coming!


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Posted: 21st Nov 2007 21:41
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Your contest takes a little too much work for most people to participate (i.e. printing, setting up and taking a picture, etc.) Perhaps for next month you can alleviate some of those barriers?

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Posted: 22nd Nov 2007 01:12 Edited at: 22nd Nov 2007 01:12
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Heh, naah, we do want to make the contests worthwhile, and I must admit there are several good ones among them. Hah, I laughed very hard when I saw one of them and one of them won't make the issue due to... uhm, audience problems.


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The contest is open for 1 more hour. Anyone still wanting to join can still join and win a free copy of Eternal Equinox. We have 9 contestants now, and we're quite happy with that for a first contest .


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