http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:24:53 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:59:22 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-to-unlock-Dragon-Age-specializations--Dragon-Age-class-guide?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner One of the neat things about Dragon Age: Origins is how you can extend the game by unlocking certain specializations for the three classes (Warrior, Mage and Rogue). These specializations give the character an extra skill line that can really defin... Game Tips Role-playing Games Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:59:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d9-How-to-unlock-Dragon-Age-specializations--Dragon-Age-class-guide?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Dragon-Age-Origins-first-impressions?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Bioware promised to put the emphasis on story in Dragon Age: Origins, and if the first few hours of gameplay is any indication, they exceeded all expectations. Voice-overs in RPGs are too often poorly done renditions of overly-cheesy dialogue, but... Role-playing Games Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Dragon-Age-Origins-first-impressions?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d2-The-5-most-disappointing-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner As we look forward to upcoming MMOs like Star Wars: The Old Republic, DC Universe Online, Star Trek Online and Jumpgate: Evolution, we must also realize that a few of these anticipated MMOs will turn out to be real stinkers. Whether it is lack of ... MMO Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:39:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d2-The-5-most-disappointing-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Netflix-coming-to-PlayStation-3-in-November?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner It's official, Netflix is coming to the PlayStation 3. With thousands of movies available to watch instantly, this deal will open a huge array of entertainment options. And the best part is that it is free for existing Netflix customers who own a... PS3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:43:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Netflix-coming-to-PlayStation-3-in-November?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Early-reviews-are-in-and-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-a-winner?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner We're quickly closing in on the release of Dragon Age: Origins, perhaps the most highly-anticipated RPG title of the year, and it is hard not to wonder if it's also going to be the biggest bust of the year. But if early reviews are to be believed,... Role-playing Games Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:47:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Early-reviews-are-in-and-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-a-winner?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Have-we-seen-the-last-of-the-great-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner The most resounding thought that I've had on my last few forays into virtual worlds was "I've done this before." Sure, each new generation tends to tweak the system a bit and add a few improvements (and take a few step backwards in other ... MMO Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:20:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Have-we-seen-the-last-of-the-great-MMOs?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Bioware-launches-social-network?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Move over Facebook, Bioware has built its own social network, etc. -- via a social network. This allows a central resting spot for gamers to find out what's new on the network and connect with other Bioware gamers. Why build their own social networ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:46:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Bioware-launches-social-network?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-set-to-rock-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner The world's most rockin' smartphone is going to take it to the next level when Rock Band hits the iPhone app store later this month. Rock Band for the iPhone lets you play guitar, bass, drums or vocals to over a dozen songs including songs by the ... Music Games iPhone Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:24:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-set-to-rock-the-iPhone?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-for-the-iPhone-track-list?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Harmonix and EA Mobile have promised an extensive list of downloadable songs for Rock Band on the iPhone, but what do you get when you purchase the game? Here's the initial Rock Band for the iPhone track list: 30 Seconds To Mars - "Attack&q... Music Games iPhone Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:14:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Rock-Band-for-the-iPhone-track-list?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Play-City-of-Heroes-for-free-and-get-double-the-experience-Oct-8th-through-Oct-11th?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Celebrating the launch of Issue 16: Power Spectrum, which allows heroes to customize the look and feel of their powers, City of Heroes is offering those with inactive accounts in good standing the ability to re-activate and play through the weekend f... Game News MMO Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:36:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Play-City-of-Heroes-for-free-and-get-double-the-experience-Oct-8th-through-Oct-11th?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Blizzard-EA-and-others-working-on-Project-Natal-games?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner It has only been a few months since Project Natal was unveiled at E3, but already publishers are lining up in support of the innovative new way to play video games. And more than just support. According to Microsoft, publishers that are actively w... Game News Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:32:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Blizzard-EA-and-others-working-on-Project-Natal-games?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d22-WoW-patch-notes-322?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner General The Brood Mother Returns. After years of lurking in her lair battling the many brave adventurers who travelled from afar to challenge her, Onyxia returns stronger than before to commemorate World of Warcraft's five-year anniversary. Onyxi... MMO Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:23:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d22-WoW-patch-notes-322?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Risen-goes-gold-on-the-PC?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner While Dragon Age: Origins and Diablo 3 have stolen much of the upcoming RPG spotlight, Risen, developed by the same people that brought us the Gothic series, looks like it could be a nice surprise this holiday season. Piranha Bytes has announced th... Role-playing Games PC Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:44:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Risen-goes-gold-on-the-PC?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Divinity-2-set-to-grace-us-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Are you ready to battle back the Damned Hordes of the Lord of Chaos again? Divinity II, the sequel to Divine Divinity and Beyond Divinity, is due to be released this holiday season by cdv USA. With an open-ended advancement system, players shift ... Role-playing Games Xbox PC Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:52:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Divinity-2-set-to-grace-us-for-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Majesty-2-gameplay-trailer?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Released in 2000, Majesty is one of the more innovative strategy games in that you don't have direct control over your armies. Rather, you are the King, and it is your duty to recruit valiant heroes and give them basic instructions, such as setting ... PC Strategy Games Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:52:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Majesty-2-gameplay-trailer?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Best-games-to-install-on-Xbox-360-hard-drive?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Fable II is one of many games that you'll see improvement on after you install it to the HDD. If you are like me, you don't have a huge hard drive in your Xbox 360, so you have to pick carefully which games you want to install. Most games take arou... Xbox Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:35:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Best-games-to-install-on-Xbox-360-hard-drive?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d15-5-TV-shows-that-would-make-great-games?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner While the creativity has seemingly left television, with TV dominated by reality shows, different variations of the same two shows (CSI: Nashville, Law and Order: Misdemeanor Division) or outright rip-offs (The Mentalist), there are still a few bri... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:57:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d15-5-TV-shows-that-would-make-great-games?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d15-New-DC-Universe-Online-screenshots?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner DC Universe Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) based on the superheroes and villains of DC Comics. While the recent release of Champions Online seems as much like a re-imagining of City of Heroes with a lot of simil... MMO Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:37:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d15-New-DC-Universe-Online-screenshots?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d10-DotA-clones-offer-standalone-version-of-popular-Warcraft-III-mod?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner Defense of the Ancients (DotA) is a popular Warcraft III mod based on the Aeon of Strife map from StarCraft. The gameplay resembles a real-time strategy game where the player is placed directly in control of one of the heroes, helping out his fell... Strategy Games Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:54:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d10-DotA-clones-offer-standalone-version-of-popular-Warcraft-III-mod?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Does-Heroes-of-Newerth-have-the-best-404-page-on-the-web?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner    The 404 page is the webpage displayed when you go to a web address that does not exist, and while there have been many great 404 pages over the years, the one for Heroes of Newerth certainly ranks among the funniest -- at least for those... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:46:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Does-Heroes-of-Newerth-have-the-best-404-page-on-the-web?cid=exrss-Games-Examiner