http://www.examiner.com/detroit?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:56:48 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-13320-Detroit-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d18-WoW-announces-Icecrown-Raid-Details?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies In a blue post today, the release plans for the most anticipated raid instance in World of Warcraft history were revealed. Icecrown Citadel is on the way, and it's going to be rolled out in stages. The instance will be divided into four... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:29:27 GMT Daniel Tack - Detroit MMORPG Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13320-Detroit-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d18-WoW-announces-Icecrown-Raid-Details?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-15881-Detroit-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Interview-with-Matt-Read-Lead-Designer-for-Madden-NFL-Arcade?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies I was lucky enough to spend a few minutes with Matt Read, Lead Designer for Madden NFL Arcade which will be released soon for both XBOX Live and the Playstation Network. Thanks for joining us Matt, can you compare the process of working on... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:38 GMT Nathan Olli - Detroit Console Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15881-Detroit-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Interview-with-Matt-Read-Lead-Designer-for-Madden-NFL-Arcade?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-2109-Detroit-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d15-My-thoughts-on-Modern-Warfare-2s-Airport-Scene?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies After hearing about the whole debacle about the airport scene in Modern Warfare 2, I figured I should witness it for myself. Recently, my roommate purchased a 360 and MW2. I was watching him play, and was impressed. Then, I saw the loading screen showcasing... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:00:58 GMT Alexander Berlingieri - Detroit Video Games Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2109-Detroit-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d15-My-thoughts-on-Modern-Warfare-2s-Airport-Scene?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-10137-Detroit-Aion-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Aion-servers-down-for-maintenance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Aion's US servers came down at 3:30 PST this morning for their somewhat-regularly scheduled maintenance. Speculation abounds on fan sites and the Aion Facebook page about whether this means the coming of patch 1.5.1. As previously reported, this... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:06 GMT TJ Sonntag - Detroit Aion Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10137-Detroit-Aion-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Aion-servers-down-for-maintenance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-28353-Detroit-Magic-the-Gathering-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Drafting-Zendikar-Welkins-and-Whiplash?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Blue can be a great addition to your draft arsenal in Zendikar, so it's important to know where the real strength is. You should write off the counterspells and card draw if you can, and find the value in a surprising area for blue – quick,... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:29:13 GMT Daniel Tack - Detroit Magic the Gathering Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28353-Detroit-Magic-the-Gathering-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Drafting-Zendikar-Welkins-and-Whiplash?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-27111-Detroit-Video-Game-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Gearbox-releases-patches-for-console-versions-of-Borderlands?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Announced on their forums, Gearbox released patches for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Borderlands.  Among some of the much needed improvements are faster loading times, fixed weapon mapping on the directional pads, and fixing Lilith's... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:49:25 GMT Kellen Myers - Detroit Video Game Community Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27111-Detroit-Video-Game-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Gearbox-releases-patches-for-console-versions-of-Borderlands?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-3809-Detroit-Gaming-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m10d23-GameFly-App-for-the-iPhone?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Earlier today, GameFly released their anticipated (and free) iPhone/iPod Touch app, dubbed the GameCenter. Members of GameFly can login to the GameCenter with their email address and password and get the full functionality of the website on... Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:52:36 GMT Tyler Cameron - Detroit Gaming Lifestyle Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3809-Detroit-Gaming-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m10d23-GameFly-App-for-the-iPhone?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-23449-Detroit-Zombie-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Zombie-story-characters-have-panthophobia--a-clinical-fear-of-disease-and-suffering?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies   One of the most prevalent zombie fears (fears pressed by zombie movies and literature) is panthophobia - the fear of disease and suffering. It would be hard for anyone to come up with a character or creature that better pushes panthophobia -... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:07:38 GMT Larry Poupard - Detroit Zombie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23449-Detroit-Zombie-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Zombie-story-characters-have-panthophobia--a-clinical-fear-of-disease-and-suffering?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-23358-Detroit-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Games-you-should-know-about-part-1-Pokemon-Platinum?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Pokémon Platinum Before you submit to all of the cartoons and fanboys and toys and such things that have been spawned from the Pokémon franchise, READ THIS ARTICLE. There's much more to the newest Pokémon game than it might seem... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:32:18 GMT Devon Stuart - Detroit Video Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23358-Detroit-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Games-you-should-know-about-part-1-Pokemon-Platinum?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-18583-Detroit-Magic-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Upcoming-Fall-Magic-Events-in-Detroit?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Does anyone else feel like we blinked and summer flew by?  Soon beaches, picnics, and camp fires will be replaced by sending the kids back to school, football games, and cooler weather.  Ofcourse, magicians welcome the fall as October is one... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:37:09 GMT Andrew Makar - Detroit Magic Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18583-Detroit-Magic-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Upcoming-Fall-Magic-Events-in-Detroit?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-17057-Detroit-Video-Gaming-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Bungie-is-mixing-it-up-a-bit-but-still-staying-true-to-the-core-of-the-franchise-with-Halo-3-ODST?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies In September, Halo 3: ODST drops onto store shelves, and gamers can expect something a little different from the experience. Focusing more on mystery, the game centers on the time period approximately two weeks before Halo 3 in the city of New Mombasa,... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:21:44 GMT Brian Arnold - Detroit Video Gaming Lifestyle Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17057-Detroit-Video-Gaming-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Bungie-is-mixing-it-up-a-bit-but-still-staying-true-to-the-core-of-the-franchise-with-Halo-3-ODST?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-12646-Detroit-Classic-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Revival-time-Zillion-part-1?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies System: Sega Master System Year: 1987 Revival time is going to be a series of articles that looks at a particular game series that is defunct and that maybe should be revived. Given that there are large amounts of classic games and characters being revived... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:29:11 GMT Steve Sosnoski - Detroit Classic Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12646-Detroit-Classic-Game-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Revival-time-Zillion-part-1?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-9890-Detroit-Table-Top-RPG-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Paraphrasing-muddles-your-meaning?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies There is one elusive little devil that permeates most table top role playing sessions that most people -- GMs and players alike -- never see. It's something that doesn't affect the overall outcome of the game, or its plot, or its character's choices.... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:15:18 GMT Kristy Eason - Detroit Table Top RPG Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9890-Detroit-Table-Top-RPG-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Paraphrasing-muddles-your-meaning?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-5941-Detroit-Casino-Examiner~y2009m5d10-Lock-Up-Your-Grandmas-KISS-is-Coming-to-Caesars-Windsor?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies Those looking for Peter Criss or Ace Frehley probably should stay away from this show. In 2002, someone took the time to explain to Mr. Frehley what the words “farewell tour” really meant. When the band decided to go back on the... Mon, 11 May 2009 09:49:10 GMT Brian Cherry - Detroit Casino Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5941-Detroit-Casino-Examiner~y2009m5d10-Lock-Up-Your-Grandmas-KISS-is-Coming-to-Caesars-Windsor?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Detroit-Games_and_Hobbies