This week's free game: 'Commando'
Long for the days when infiltrating a base in video games was more about superior firepower than stalking corridors? Commando may be right for you.
The Tech Deck archive for June 2015
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015
Being the Batman: My first 3 hours with 'Arkham Knight'
Is the end of Rocksteady's experiment letting you "Be the Batman" worth the price of admission? For a super Bat fan, yes, but hang on...
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015
Super gamer beats Super Mario World - without his vision
Streamer PangaeaPanga claims to have the world record for speed-running Super Mario World - while blindfolded. You can watch his 23-minute, death-defying (sort of) feat in the blog.
The Dangers of Doors - Pick Your Poison
As a veteran gamer I have faced many dangers in the past. Yet a door in a dungeon still gives me pause. This post is for players and DM, about the dangers of assumptions.
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015
This week's free game: 'Where in the World is Carmen San Diego?'
If you were born in a certain era, Rockapella's groovy tune and that red fedora are likely imprinted in your brain. Relive the glory days of video game crime-solving in your browser today!
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015
Styling a Storyline
As a DM do you find yourself without much time to plan out the details of each quest? On the other hand do you feel like your players are running the show and you want more control? This post is for you, as I discuss two different styles of storytelling, and a couple of games that exemplify these styles.
This week's free game: 'Comix Zone'
Do you prefer your brawlers with a bit of sass? Check out this Sega Technical Institute classic, which appeared on the Genesis 20 years ago this August.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015
'Beast Mode' in next Call of Duty title
From Mortal Kombat to America's most popular online shooter, Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has fully embraced the video game medium.
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015
Writing an Epic Campaign – Part 2
Just because you have a game that runs for awhile does not necessarily mean it’s a campaign. It needs some glue. In this post I’ll talk about some of my past campaigns as well as some examples from movies and books.
This week's free game: 'Superman' (1988 arcade game)
Taito's arcade beat 'em up is one of the few Superman games that hasn't been awful. You can play it for free at the Internet Archive.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015
Tips on Writing an Epic Campaign
If an adventure can leave a mark on the world, a campaign can change it.
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015
This week's free game 'Marble Madness'
The classic physics puzzler holds up surprisingly well in the Internet Archive's online browser-based port.
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