Some Recent Writing

I signed myself up for the annual NaNoWriMo novel writing contest/project for November, so I expect that all available words in my head will be used up for that cause. I'm planning to write a full-length story about Aloysius and Mitchell. I've done some thinking about these characters and I think something longer might actually work, rather than one-off blog posts. ("3rd One Down" and "Aloysius Recounts" if you're interested.)

So, I've been trying to keep my plate clear or at least manageable so I don't get too far behind in terms of game reviews and other articles for November. Here's a few of the more recent articles that have gone up on ae-infinite.com:

• Mass Effect 3 DLC - Leviathan (360)
• The Walking Dead Episode 4: Around Every Corner (PC)
• Marvel vs. Capcom: Origins (360)
• Dishonored (360)

There will no doubt be a bit of a lull on this blog. Like I said, all my words will go toward my novel.

Reviewing: They Need to Watch

I'm 8 hours deep, but that wasn't nearly enough time to spend with a game that boasted "hundreds!" of hours of content. There's a drone sharing the room with me. The publisher's nameless eyes on the ground -- Darkfriend, some in the office derided -- to ensure I didn't upload the source code to the Internet or pass the disc to a conspirator to copy en masse to sell on street corners.

Occasionally he would shift in his seat, adjust his tie. Maybe take a sip of water. Though I'd never seen the full contractual details, I was pretty sure that as long as I kept playing, he had to stand guard. Watching me. Waiting until the credits rolled.

Hour 9 is when I stand up, sigh, and take off my pants. I kick them into the corner of the room.

"Our Carelessness / Their Secret Weapon"

A very special Armchair Empire Easter weekend / PAX East update for you, dear reader, lover of the written word and cuddler of properly-used commas.

Just in case you missed them the first time around we posted some Reviews:

• Mass Effect 3 (360)
• UFC Undisputed 3 (360)
• Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (3DS)
• FIFA 12 (360, PS3)

And of course, if you're not so hot for the written word and you go out of your way to split an infinitive whenever the opportunity arises, but sure to check The Armchair Empire's YouTube channel, featuring old and new games with plenty of commentary from Mr. Nash.

I'll be joining Mr. Nash for some upcoming commentary so stay tuned!