Jack Thompson, an unpopular figure in the world of video games, suffered not for his ideas but for his enthusiasm in the presentation of those ideas. Likewise, gamers should be careful not to let their love of the medium of video games outpace their reason.
Hello world. My name, as you might so craftily surmise from the byline, is Lane. I am always at a loss for how to explain myself, at least not without going to lengths that would cause Proust envy. I doubt I have Proust’s hand at prose; doubtless you would skip over this to something more more »
Video game villains are the yin to the hero’s yang. The villain provides the hero, and vicariously the player, with a purpose and motivation. Some simply seem to do it better than others, though. There are some villains who you just know scored straight A’s in badguy school. It takes a special combination of sprites, more »
With the recent site debate over the merits of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, I have decided to chronicle my favorite Star Wars games. Now, keep in mind this is not a definitive list of good games, just my personal favorites. So, I implore you, dear readers, to comment with any of YOUR favorite Star more »
Over the weekend, I finally got my hands on a copy of Oblivion for the PS3. I had been pining after this game since it was released on the 360. This was so long ago now that I was still working at a major retailer and peering at it through the lovely glass doors. So, more »
Produced 2009.07.26 Lusipurr, Bup, and Ginia discuss the merits of The Sims (there are none), consider advertising for McDonald’s Angus Burgers (denied), and perform woefully in the Lusipurr.com Game Show (Nate wins). News? What news?
Our new staff member, Lane Haygood, is not yet able to post today. Therefore, as promised earlier in the week, we present this picture from the Lusipurr.com archives. Taken when Oliver and Ethan were here for the Summer Trip, it shows the two notable boobs dressed in their elegant finery. Enjoy!
In 2000 Skies of Arcadia was released by Sega for the Dreamcast. In 2002/2003 it rose from the ashes of that arguable failure of a console in the form of Skies of Arcadia: Legends, for the Gamecube. This new lease on life is fortunate for RPG fans who likely missed the original release of the more »
In 1990, LucasFilm Games, now LucasArts, released The Secret of Monkey Island, still widely considered to be one of the best point-and-click adventure games ever. In 2009, LucasArts released The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on the Xbox Live Arcade and PC. The game places the player in the shoes of Guybrush Threepwood on more »
Today marks the release of Watchmen to DVD and Blu-ray, but what does this have to do with gamers? Well, today also brings the release of Watchmen: The End is Nigh The Compete Experience. This PS3 game includes The End is Nigh parts 1 and 2 as well as the Director’s cut of the film. more »