I won't deny this is part in due to the new quest system. Which I think is a fantastic way to get people to write blogs. Although, all I see is people spamming the blog. At least write something thoughtful if you really want the quest points. I think the new quest is a great idea to get people to explore the site, and really delve into it, since I'm guessing many people just went videos -> other webpage. One of my biggest annoyances with the new system is the slowness of the site and the convoluted hints for each quest. The only way most people will get some of these quests is if they spend a lot of time around video games, the developers, and the site itself. I'm wondering how would this help people that are just your everyday facebook user, who might like to explore this as well? Just a thought. Â
 LoL - No not Laugh Out Loud... My latest gaming craze is League of Legends. Honestly I have not been into a game like this since Left 4 Dead 1. I have sinked some good time into this game, I suggest some of you check it out as well. I'm sure many of you know of Heroes of Newerth, or DoTA which would probably be as close to possible as this game. It has a more cartoony feel to it, which is what I love about it. It's also not afraid to make fun of the characters it resembles. For instance, Pantheon is a blatant rip off of Leonidas from the movie of 300, if you type in "/taunt", he says don't make me kick you down a well. Although the game has come out Q4 2009 and has a lot to improve on it is still a great time sinker that you won't regret.  My last blog post was July 26, 2009, as you can all see. And this quest system is a great way to get me at it again. Hope to have another one up in the coming weeks.
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I love this song. I have fallen in love with it, as well as with this awesome game. I hope you would all give this game a try, it's only 800 points. Go get it now!
 I even uploaded a song from the game which I'm sure you will all love.
L4D has possibly been delayed, due to, the now known, Gears of War 2 release date announced at E3 2008. Kind of sad, but I will have Spore to tide me over.
UPDATE*: It is delayed until November 18th in NA.
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One of my most anticipated titles of 2008 (other than Spore). Left 4 Dead is looking good and from watching and listening they have updated the graphics. There are 5 chapters each chapter lasting 3-5 hours.
Giant Bomb has gotten off to a great start. Being with Giant Bomb pre-beta was a blast. Being able see how it evolved and how it was made. It was a blast to experience it at home. Being able to be included in the process is exciting. Now the site has unveiled a Wikipedia style editing system and a Facboook style profile. Which is great, it really adds something to the gaming community, a sense that what "us" the gamer is able to help shape and form a gaming website that will not only inform ourselves, but anyone else. You could call this the Wikipedia of Gaming, as well as the Facebook of gaming. The site and the people that make it (Jeff, Ryan, Brad, Vinny, Snide, etc...) make it a relaxable environment where people are able to meet and greet and talk about the thing they love best - gaming. I wish someone thought of the idea sooner, a community that is involved with making the site and is also a social-gaming site, pure genius I say!
This site is already recieving many shout-outs by different websites and newspapers, such as the washington post, who mentions it as an amazing take on gaming websites, and it will have a though competition with other sites such as Gamespot, IGN, Kotaku, and 1UP. I see this site being successful and that is because it has done something that no other website has done, and I am reiterating this, developing a gaming website for the people by the people.
I can't wait to see what GiantBomb has waiting for us around that next explosive corner. Until next time... :D
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