Dylan Young

Dylan Young

Dylan Young specializes in the fields of technology and video games and currently attends the University of Washington. He is also an avid gamer, reviewer, and developer.
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  • Undisputed 3 for PS3: Martial Arts from a Gaming Perspective
    Undisputed 3 presents mixed martial arts history from a gaming perspective to create one of the best wrestling games of all time.
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  • Four Unforgettable Classic Sports Video Games
    The standards for a game to become a “classic”—to not get lost in the hundreds of titles released each year, but to make a significant impact on video game culture—is demanding. Here is a list of classic sports video games to prove just that.
  • The Top 5 Sports Video Games Out There
    It always irks me when I see any “Top 5/10” list for video games, because it casts a shadow on many great and underrated games. And yet here I am making a list of some of the best sports games the gaming industry has to offer today.
  • WWE All Stars: Bringing the Heat On
    Three words can be used to describe WWE All Stars: hard-hitting, sweaty, and amazing.
  • NHL 12 by EA Games
    After being released just over six months ago, NHL 12 has exceeded the first week sales and online activity of all previous NHL series games. This article covers the improved physics, gameplay, strategy, and graphics found in NHL 12.
  • Madden NFL 11
    The popular installment in the Madden NFL series, Madden NFL 11, has been out for almost two years now. Even then, it still remains one of the popular sports video games to date.
  • Can Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 Match Its FIFA Counterpart?
    Before every new release, Konami—the Asian company behind Pro Evolution Soccer—ups the hype about the new installment in the series, promising fixes and new features. But have the games actually measured up to the company’s promises?
  • A Look at FIFA Street 3: Slamming Graphics and Authentic Gameplay
    Street football—or soccer, as Americans call it—is a favorite of millions, the sport that’s physical, fast, and exciting. As expected of games made by EA Sports, FIFA Street 3 features stunningly realistic graphics and an extraordinarily wide range of fea
  • A Taste of the Fight: EA Sports MMA
    Though in recent years the mixed martial arts—or MMA—field in sports video games has been dominated by the UFC series released by THQ Inc., one of the more visible alternatives is EA Sports MMA, developed by EA Tiburon for PlayStation and Xbox 360. The ga
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  • Madden NFL 12: Another Fun-Packed Sports Video Game
    The Madden NFL franchise is known for its unique double mode style of gaming, with on-the-field play as well as a “management mode.” Madden NFL 12, as the latest installment in the popular football video game series, features realistic action and is packe
  • Marathon 2012: A Video Game Proposal
    Imagine Gran Turismo but without the repetitive lap after lap grind. A well-developed running video game would be an instant genre-breaker.
  • World of Warcraft: Playing as a "Noob"
    I never understood the appeal of multiplayer role-playing games. When I played World of Warcraft for free for a month years ago, it seemed slightly redundant, involving a continuous cycle that, in the end, never really accomplished anything.
  • Team Fortress 2: Alternate Game Modes
    Tired of 32-man dustbowl, 2fort, and badwater? Dislike the competitive aspect of the game for intruding on what is supposed to be casual and for fun? There are numerous places to go in the world of Team Fortress 2 without needing to constantly get frags.
  • First-Person Shooters for the PC
    As PCs continue to compete with consoles in the gaming industry, PC gaming has still kept its roots in the form of first person shooters.
  • Team Fortress 2: HUDs for Competitive Players
    The default HUD for Team Fortress 2 is decent for lunch-break gameplay, but its unnecessary elements just make it more clunky and harder to play. For more competitive play, it is best to get an alternative HUD.
  • Steam: A Revolution in PC Gaming
    Quick and simple to use, Steam provides game updates, friends lists, and much more.
  • November 2011's Hottest Games
    November has seen the release of a plethora of highly anticipated games.
  • PC Versus Console First-Person Shooters
    Although both consoles as well as PCs have a variety of first-person shooters, anyone who has played on a decent computer can attest to the superiority of PC gaming. It’s easier to move around, shoot, and get used to how the game works.
  • The Kindle Fire: Not Just an E-Reader
    The announcement of the the new 7-inch Kindle Fire so far has drawn as much attention as the original, first introduced in 2007. With its touchscreen, it acts just like a tablet—and its $200 price tag seems tiny when compared to products like the iPad.
  • An Introduction to Competitive Gaming
    After a while playing a game such as CounterStrike or Quake, many players turn to gaming at a more competitive setting. The players who have gotten tired of beating everyone in regular servers often look for a new way to play the game.
  • The Physics Engines Behind First-Person Shooters
    In-game physics engines are growing to be more and more sophisticated. However, it has not always been this way. Here’s a look back at the best FPS engines developed on the PC.
  • 6 Best Video Game Soundtracks
    Music in video games has grown from being a series of computerized notes to full orchestras and choirs. Nowadays, the best video game soundtracks are able to leave an impression on those who play the titles.
  • Smartphones With the Best Cameras
    For new devices--and especially smartphones--a high-definition camera is a must. But for consumers that focus on taking pictures or recording videos with phones, picking out the best one is difficult.
  • Home Security: A Breakdown of the Best Tools
    While considering home security options, the latest and most expensive technology is not always the best choice. The most effective systems are ones that are conspicuous enough to draw attention and yet useful enough to spot intruders.
  • Halo 4: It's on the Way!
    This is the news millions of Halo fans have waited for: Halo 4 is on the way. Yes, Halo 4 has been confirmed by Microsoft to be in development.
  • Must-Have Home Entertainment Systems for Winter
    With colder days coming, splurging on some great home entertainment equipment will help liven up some of those boring days spent inside.
  • Cleaner and Healthier Electronics With These Products
    In today's digital age some of our most prized possessions include our computers and phones. However, many of these everyday items are actually full of germs and other pathogens, and they also have screens that can easily smudge or scratch.
  • Dota 2: The Show Stealer
    Dota 2, the upcoming addition to the Warcraft universe, will have a massive effect on the gaming community and market.
  • Using Google SketchUp to Create Models: An Introduction
    Google SketchUp is a great program that allows you to create 2D and 3D models of objects, no matter how complicated, in an easy-to-use and quick interface.
  • Real Life Sentry Robots
    Robot sentries seem like something out of a bad sci-fi movie or a hit video game. However, robot sentries have been developed for government and military use. These real life turrets have considerable benefits as well as implications to humans.
  • RuneScape's Vibrant Player Community
    The largest MMORPG in the world, RuneScape, has an extremely vibrant and exciting player community. From trading and bartering to questing and "bossing," the culture of RuneScape actually mirrors a real-life medieval society.
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2: The Best Game for Wii Yet
    In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Nintendo takes the revolutionary original and adds on in such a way that makes Super Mario Galaxy 2 the best game for the Wii yet.
  • Onwards
    Onwards is a Shakespearean sonnet written to celebrate National Poetry Month 2011.
  • Team Fortress 2: Introducing the Classes
    Valve Corporation remains one of the gaming industry's most prominent developers. This article will give an introduction and overview of Team Fortress 2 to anyone who is yet to experience its appealing gameplay.
  • 7 Must-Have iPhone Games
    Anyone who uses his or her iPhone regularly should check out this fairly rounded "must-have" list. With two or three classics, an FPS, an RPG, and a racing game, these apps are sure to satisfy the needs of any bored iPhone user for hours.
  • The New 3DS from Nintendo
    Following the Wii's revolutionary introduction of motion-controlling to the gaming world, Nintendo has unveiled the brand-new 3DS. What can we expect of the first 3D portable gaming system? Read on to find out.
  • Pokemon Black and White - What to Expect
    Pokémon Black and White will hit stores March 6 in stores around North America. Apart from a brand new region, new Pokémon, and improved graphics, what can we anticipate of this famous game?
  • Is RuneScape Suitable for Young Children?
    Is RuneScape, the world's most popular MMORPG, appropriate for all people? This article takes a look at why RuneScape may not be suitable for young children.
  • How Runescape Has Changed My Life
    At first, I may not seem like a "gamer." However, since I discovered the MMORPG RuneScape a few years ago, my entire life has been changed.
  • An Introduction to the MMORPG RuneScape
    This article gives a brief overview of the game RuneScape and tips on how to get involved and join the community of 10 million registered users. RuneScape is set in a vast land home to many activities that users are free to participate in.
  • The Kinect: Paving the Way for Family Gaming
    Since its release in November 2010, Kinect for Xbox 360 has become one of the best-selling game platforms. But, more notably, the Kinect has caused a shift towards family-oriented gaming, allowing the whole family to enjoy the video game experience.
  • First Person: TSA Screenings Not a Big Deal over Thanksgiving Weekend
    The TSA has started to use a new screening procedure on travelers in order to combat the increasing threats of terrorism. However, many who have undergone these measures state that the procedures often violate their privacy.
  • Kinect for Xbox 360 - An Unbiased Review
    The Kinect is Microsoft's revolutionary new game system - it allows the user itself to be the "controller" and simply move to control the game. It is an add-on to the Xbox 360, released on November 4, 2010.
  • Long-term Health Care Insurance
    People should consider applying for long-term care policies earlier in life for a number of advantages.
  • The Blade and the Blender
    A Halloween-themed parody on Edgar Allen Poe's short story, "The Pit and the Pendulum" with a zesty twist.
  • A Young Voter's Personal Story About Voting Rights
    Today, Aug. 26, is the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. The 19th Amendment was a huge step forward for American women and society as a whole, bringing us closer to the constitutional ideal of "all men are created equal."
  • The Byzantine Empire
    The Byzantine Empire reached numerous political and cultural achievements throughout its period. A particular city, Constantinople, serves as a good example of the empire's developments.
  • "To Build a Fire" Analysis
    "To Build a Fire" by Jack London is a 20th century short story about the conflict of man versus nature, portrayed through close analysis of the struggles of the protagonist who struggles to make it across the sub-zero Alaskan terrain.
  • "Two Sisters of Persephone" Analysis
    The poem "Two Sisters of Persephone" by Sylvia Plath presents a straightforward theme at first sight, but develops into a mythological allegory as the poet discusses the role of women in the era that the setting is placed.
  • "Young Goodman Brown" Analysis
    Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" is held as an ideal model of a moral allegory. The role of literary elements played in the story can be interpreted to mean reference to an alternate meaning.
  • Important Things to Know About Travel Health Insurance
    Though the need to travel is very good for various reasons, travellers need to watch the many dangers of travelling. This is why travel health insurance is a necessity.
  • RuneScape: Make 500k/hr Killing Green Dragons at Clan Wars!
    Killing green dragons is one of the most popular and fastest methods of making money, bringing in over 500k per hour! With this method, you can be even more efficient at killing green dragons.
  • RuneScape: Make 500k/hr Killing Green Dragons Near Edgeville
    Killing green dragons is one of the best and most popular methods of making money for RuneScape players, bringing in over 500k/hr! My methods will increase efficiency and income.
  • Does Cooking Olive Oil Sacrifice Nutritional Value?
    Whether cooking olive oil sacrifices its nutritional value or not has been a long-debated myth.
  • Review: Mario Kart DS
    Released in 2005, Mario Kart DS is one of the most popular and best-selling Nintendo DS games of all time.
  • Remembrance
    A Memorial Day's Poem
  • New Super Mario Bros. For Nintendo DS: Review
    New Super Mario Bros. is one of the most popular and best-selling Nintendo DS games of all time.
  • The Top 3 Microbreweries in Washington State
    There are well over a hundred microbreweries and over 400 different beers being produced in Washington State. Many phenomenal flavors and colors are brewed in Washington, and here are three of my picks.
  • 5 of the Best iPad Accessories
    With the release of the iPad, Apple and other manufacturers have released dozens of accessories to go along with it. However, many of these "accessories" are completely useless. This is a list of my top picks of accessories for the iPad.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The Battles of Lexington and Concord were a key event in the Revolutionary war, though there is much controversy about what really happened. This is an analysis of primary source documents of all parties involved.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 20-22 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 3, Chapters 11-15 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 3, Chapters 6-10 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • Literary Elements and Symbolism in A Tale of Two Cities - Book 3, Chapters 3-6
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • Tone in A Tale of Two Cities - Book 3, Chapters 1-2
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 23-24 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 18-19 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • Tone and Purpose in A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 14-15
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • Irony in A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 12-13
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 10-11 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • The IPad: Doesn't Live Up to the Hype
    Does the iPad live up to all the hype about its release? The answer is no. The iPad has been criticized for its lack of features, and is referred to as just a large version of the iPhone.
  • The 5 Most Absolutely Useless IPad Apps
    These several iPad apps are ones you should never download or even think of paying for - they are complete wastes of your time and money.
  • Great Nintendo DS Games for Kids
    Sometimes, it may be hard to find games suitable for your young child. Here is a great list of games from a broad range of genres for your child.
  • Nintendo DS: Game Console Review
    The Nintendo DS is one of the most popular portable gaming devices to date. This review discusses the price, availability, and features of the Nintendo DS.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Oak Plank Running
    Oak plank running is an easy and fast way for both new players as well as high leveled players to make money in RuneScape, bringing in over 300k per hour.
  • RuneScape: Constitution and Life Points System Guide
    On March 3rd, 2010, Jagex Ltd. made an update to the popular MMORPG RuneScape, involving the hitpoints system, and making many changes. This article is a guide to the new system, called Constitution and Life Points.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide - Law Running
    Running law runes is one of the easiest ways to make money, requiring little skills or quests. This is a great way for new players to make as much as 300k per hour.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Mining Essence
    Mining rune essence or pure essence is one of the most popular methods for both free players and members to make money, bringing in as much as 200k per hour.
  • A Delicious Nian Gao Recipe
    Nian gao is a delicious and low-fat treat that is authentic to Chinese cooking. Not only is nian gao easy to make, eating nian gao during the Chinese New Year is believed to bring good luck.
  • Tone in A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 7-9
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 4-5 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapter 1 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 2, Chapters 2-3 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 1, Chapters 4-5 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Magic Logs
    An extremely popular method of making money, cutting magic trees is one of the fastest and easiest ways to make money in RuneScape, bringing in over 400k per hour.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Yews
    Cutting yew logs is one of the best ways to make money for both free players and members, bringing in upwards of 400k per hour.
  • Country Perspectives on Pollution
    Humans have caused most of the pollution of the world, but each country has contributed a different amount.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Nature Crafting
    Crafting nature runes is one of the fastest ways to make money in all of RuneScape, bringing in over 800k per hour.
  • Hydrosphere Pollution: Chain Events
    Hydrosphere pollution is a big enough problem on its own, but it also takes part in chain events, causing even more destruction to the environment, people, and animals, combined with the forces of other types of pollution.
  • Hydrosphere Pollution: A Greater Problem Than it Should Be
    Hydrosphere pollution is a greater problem than it should be due to several reasons. Humans have caused hydrosphere pollution to become a huge problem causing many deaths, but have not taken it seriously.
  • Areas Most Impacted by Hydrosphere Pollution
    Hydrosphere pollution is a huge threat to anyone around the world, but which areas of the world is it impacting the most?
  • Effects of Hydrosphere Pollution
    The effects of hydrosphere pollution on the environment, humans, and animals are numerous and dangerous if not solved.
  • The State of Hydrosphere Pollution
    Has the state of hydrosphere pollution been getting better or worse, and how can we stop hydrosphere pollution from worsening?
  • Introduction to Hydrosphere Pollution
    This article gives an introduction to hydrosphere pollution, its causes and effects.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Fishing Trawler
    Playing the minigame Fishing Trawler is an extremely fast and easy way to make money, bringing in as much as 500k per hour.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide - Chaos Druids
    Killing chaos druids is a fast and easy way to make money with only a low combat level, bringing in over 300k per hour.
  • Personal Strengths of Ender Wiggin, Sundjata Keita
    Ender Wiggin, a character in Orson Scott Card's novel Ender's Game, and Sundjata Keita, from the semi-historical Epic of Sundjata, may not seem so similar. However, Ender and Sunjata actually share many of the same personal traits.
  • Global Warming - Predicament of the Future
    Global warming is an important issue that must be solved immediately. This article gives reasons why world governments should set tackling climate change as their No. 1 priority.
  • A Tale of Two Cities - Book 1, Chapters 1-3 Analysis
    A Tale of Two Cities is a novel by Charles Dickens, arguably one of the best-known works of literature of all time, selling more than 200 million copies. It takes place in France and England before and during the French Revolution.
  • Symbolism in 2001: A Space Odyssey
    The film 2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the best science-fiction films of all time. This great film features many themes, the most significant being evolution and technology.
  • How the Internet Has Impacted Our Lives
    The rapidly growing web of information called the Internet now plays a huge role in our lives, but do we ever realize how it can change us? The Internet will play an even larger role in the future, having the huge potential to advance our society.
  • Terrorism in Algeria
    Terrorist activity has been increasing around the world, although terrorism has never solved any problems. Only through changing the people's mindset and perceptions on the government can people change the government policies.
  • The Battle of Yorktown: Bad Planning
    After failing to take over the northern colonies, the British tried to invade the southern colonies. From Florida, the British easily took over Georgia. However, Cornwallis' bad planning in the south led to his eventual defeat at Yorktown.
  • The Battle of Saratoga
    The Battle of Saratoga not only was a key victory in the American Revolutionary War, it also caused the struggling nations to start developing into a nation.
  • Importance of Biodiversity
    In this essay, we discuss the definition of biodiversity, its importance and the implications of loss of biodiversity. The many causes of loss of biodiversity are examined.
  • Battle of Yorktown: Turning Point in Revolutionary War
    In this article, we discuss how the Americans' victory against Britain's Gen. Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown affected the balance of power between the Americans, British and French.
  • Yellowstone: Wildlife
    Yellowstone National Park is known for its diverse wildlife. More images of Yellowstone: Old Faithful: http://bit.ly/4ExE5z Geothermal Areas: http://bit.ly/9387dH Geyser Basin: http://bit.ly/6I3cX6 Scenic Images: http://bit.ly/58g6Uo
  • Ender, Sundjata: Two Great Heroes
    Ender Wiggin, a character in Orson Scott Card's novel Ender's Game, and Sundjata Keita, from the semi-historical Epic of Sundjata, may not seem so similar. However, Ender and Sunjata actually share many of the same personal traits.
  • Introduction to Theories about Chess Openings
    In this article, we discuss general opening principles and will analyze the most popular chess openings, such as the Sicilian Defense and King's Indian Defense.
  • Johan Weidner - a Hero of World War II
    A biography of the World War II hero Johan Hendrik Weidner, who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews by taking them safely across the France-Switzerland border.
  • Yellowstone: Scenic Images
    A slideshow of the beautiful landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. See more pictures of Yellowstone: Old Faithful: http://bit.ly/4ExE5z Geothermal Areas: http://bit.ly/9387dH Geyser Basin: http://bit.ly/6I3cX6
  • Yellowstone: Geothermal Areas
    A slideshow of Yellowstone's various geothermal areas, which gave Yellowstone its name. See more pictures of Yellowstone: Scenic Images: http://bit.ly/58g6Uo Geyser Basin: http://bit.ly/6I3cX6 Old Faithful: http://bit.ly/4ExE5z
  • Yellowstone: Old Faithful
    A slideshow of Yellowstone National Park's famous geyser, Old Faithful, erupting, and surrounding areas. See more pictures of Yellowstone: Scenic Images: http://bit.ly/58g6Uo Geyser Basin: http://bit.ly/6I3cX6 Geothermal Areas: http://bit.ly/9387dH
  • Yellowstone: Geyser Basins
    A slideshow of some of the most notable geysers in Yellowstone National Park's Geyser Basins are shown. See more pictures of Yellowstone: Scenic Images: http://bit.ly/58g6Uo Old Faithful: http://bit.ly/4ExE5z Geothermal Areas: http://bit.ly/9387dH
  • The Value of Chess Pieces
    Chess players must have an understanding of the relative worth of chess pieces, or they will find their games quickly lost.

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