Zack Brandenburg

Member since: Jan 5th, 2006

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Joystiq	1 Comment
TUAW.com	1 Comment
Engadget	6 Comments
Joystiq Playstation	2 Comments
Joystiq Nintendo	9 Comments
Engadget Mobile	1 Comment
Massively	2 Comments
Big Download	3 Comments

Behind the Curtain: Playing in the sandbox

Apr 18th 2009 2:29PM (Massively)

I think there's a fifth personality type in games that doesn't necessarily manifest in most MMOs, because they don't support it. This is the Creator, players who like to build and improve things. It's prevalent in RTS and Simcity type games, but most MMOs don't have a dynamic world and so can't really be altered and improved. SWG is an example of a "true" MMO with building elements.

Contest: GoG.com game code giveaway

Dec 17th 2008 6:23PM (Big Download)

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Contest: Galactic Civilizations II game giveaway

Dec 17th 2008 11:07AM (Big Download)

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Contest: Sacred 2 Collector's Edition (and some other stuff) giveaway

Nov 24th 2008 12:39PM (Big Download)

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The Daily Grind: Do you ever just think about quitting?

Oct 17th 2008 11:04AM (Massively)

I've played Everquest, WoW, EQ2, and countless other MMOs, all on a somewhat casual level. I never really reached the end game because I found the grind too dull. Recently though I started playing Eve Online and I've been hooked. It's a completely different style from normal MMOs. The complete open-endedness of it really appeals to me.

Vista SP1 kills the WGA kill switch

Dec 4th 2007 10:32AM (Engadget)

I'm really impressed with Microsoft on this one. They've done the right thing here. I could actually see myself upgrading to Vista at some point in the future now.

Valve staffer: Modders setting bar too high

Aug 22nd 2007 1:52PM (Joystiq)

Zombie Master and Hidden: Source are two of the best multiplayer HL2 mods out right now. Source Forts is pretty good too.

Stranglehold becomes region-free (as it should be)

Aug 4th 2007 11:57AM (Joystiq Playstation)

Midway has definitely done the right thing here. They gained some major points in my book for this.

Soul Calibur IV officially unveiled, teased

Jun 13th 2007 9:38AM (Joystiq Playstation)

Heh, got me with that trick too. I knew Namco wouldn't abandon Sony users though.

Luminous Arc website gets updated

Dec 6th 2006 2:53PM (Joystiq Nintendo)

If the Wi-Fi connectivity isn't lame like Final Fantasy 3's was, it should be cool. If it ever comes out in the States, that is.

Zack Brandenburg