Dylan Young

Dylan Young

A Featured Contributor in the fields of technology and video games, Dylan Young is a computer science student currently attending the University of Washington. He has extensive expertise in the fields of technology, video games, and business. He is also an avid gamer, reviewer, and developer.
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  • Factbox: Google Plans New Features and Integration for Maps
    6/4/2013
    Google Maps has long been the go-to resource for online navigation; it has risen to become the most used online maps resource on the web over the past decade. Recently, Google announced that it was adding a variety of new features to Maps.
  • Sanctum 2: A Safe Haven of Enjoyment
    6/4/2013
    I will be the first to admit that I am skeptical of what some might call “new and innovating” ideas for games. Yet, the hybrid tower defense and FPS co-op extravaganza in Sanctum 2 hooked me in almost instantly.
  • New GTX 780 Nvidia Card Brings More Than Specs
    6/4/2013
    In the world of computer hardware components, performance and specifications are always getting better and better. But with their newest graphics card, the GTX 780, Nvidia succeeds at bringing more than just performance.
  • Factbox: Nintendo Attempts to Boost the Wii U
    6/4/2013
    Nintendo hasn't been doing a well as it had hoped with its newest console, the Wii U. In light of this, Nintendo is this year skipping E3 and instead has released previews of new titles and demos.
  • Factbox: The New HTC One is a Step Beyond Average Smartphones
    6/4/2013
    As we move forward through time, the specs and performance on smartphones continue to get more and more impressive. Nevertheless, every once in a while I still can't help but be amazed by a new device. The HTC One is one such device.
  • Unlocked Nexus Galaxy S4: Better Value Than Samsung Galaxy S4?
    6/4/2013
    Google recently added a new phone to its growing lineup of Nexus phones: the popular Samsung Galaxy S4. Nexus phones are marketed as running the “pure” Android experience and are unlocked for use with any carrier.
  • The New Xbox One, Unveiled
    5/28/2013
    It's been a long time, but it's finally here. The Xbox 360 debuted way back in fall of 2005; it's been a whole 8 years since Microsoft released a console. Now, finally, the next generation is on the way, with the new Xbox One.
  • Battlefield 4 Campaign: Not Just Another Call of Duty Clone?
    4/25/2013
    The Battlefield series has long been looked down upon as a badly done add-on to the main multiplayer bulk of the game. With the recent release of a long Battlefield 4 single player trailer, it seems this is exactly what we'll get.
  • Bioshock Infinite: Irrational Games’ Latest Success
    4/21/2013
    When I first heard about Bioshock: Infinite’s release, my first reaction was to travel as far as I could, away from the game. Looking back now, I can’t help but laugh at how foolish I was, because it was one of the best gaming experiences of my life.
  • What Will the Next Xbox Look Like?
    4/17/2013
    The blown up controversy regarding Microsoft creative director Adam Orth’s recent comments have pushed the new Xbox into the spotlight. So let’s take a look at not what it is, but what it should be to meet expectations and uphold the success of the 360.
  • Nintendo Proves Handheld Gaming is Not Dead with Luigi’s Mansion 2
    4/15/2013
    Nintendo makes yet another splash in the gaming industry and proves that handheld gaming is far from dead, this time in the form of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon.
  • Battlefield 4 Breaking Reliability of the Battlefield Line
    4/12/2013
    If past Battlefield releases are any indication, Battlefield 4 is breaking the trend followed in the past by Battlefield franchise games. Big fans of Battlefield are probably excited, but this new development is beginning to worry me. Here's why.
  • EA: America’s Worst Company -- Twice!
    4/11/2013
    It’s not often that you come across a company that sinks low enough to receive an “America’s Worst Company” award, wait a year, and then win it once again. Yet that’s where Electronic Arts stands today.
  • Warframe: A Pleasant Co-op Experience
    4/11/2013
    Gamers that have tried Warframe recently may feel that it is nothing more than a multiplayer version of Mass Effect. What it can boast, though, is a promising co-op experience to any that is willing to give it a chance.
  • PC Sales Continue to Slump; Windows 8 the Culprit?
    4/11/2013
    Regardless of what our personal opinions on Windows 8 are, the market seems to have come to a pretty simple conclusion about Windows 8 since its release. The market says it's a failure.
  • IRS Snubs Email Privacy
    4/11/2013
    We get a lot of good things in the US, including a constitution, the Bill of Rights, and court case precedents to protect our privacy. Well, the IRS seems to think it can and should be reading our email, without needing to ask for a warrant.
  • Wireless Charging: Next for Your Phone?
    3/27/2013
    If you have spent some time in department stores, malls, or electronics stores that sell mobile devices, then at some point you've probably seen ads, demonstrations or even displayed products that provide an interesting new feature: wireless charging.
  • Hear-it One: New Headphones by Pro-Ject Audio Worth It?
    3/26/2013
    There are a few brands that tend to have big names in audio, like Beats and Bose, but recently a relatively unknown company, Pro-Ject, has shipped out a decent new audio product in the Hear-It One headphones.
  • Dell's Future Direction in Question
    3/25/2013
    Dell is one of the world’s giants in terms of computer hardware and selling prebuilt OEM systems. And right now, their board of directors is in turmoil over who is going to take over the company.
  • Will Diablo III for PS3 Break Its Bad Rep?
    3/25/2013
    Diablo III, a decent game with a host of problems that resulted in a terrible reception of it by PC gamers, is now gearing up to launch for the PS3 and likely the PS4.
  • T-Mobile Goes Contractless
    3/25/2013
    T-Mobile has now completely put a stop to all of its contract-based cell phone plans.
  • The iWatch: Competition Quickly Rising in New Smart Watch Market
    3/21/2013
    Despite the general groan of popular opinion when the iWatch was announced and the flood of condescending remarks it started, the idea is apparently popular enough that Samsung is working on a smart watch too.
  • Google Driverless Cars: Tech for the Future
    3/21/2013
    With Google Glass coming out soon, the next big releases, at least for Google, are already in the works; one we might see in a few years are Google driverless cars.
  • The Blackberry Z10: Good, but Not Groundbreaking
    3/21/2013
    Blackberry's been around a long time. But with their newest model, the Blackberry Z10, the company has not strayed far enough from their old models to keep up with the now racing market.
  • NVIDIA Shield: This Isn't a Graphics Card!
    3/7/2013
    With the Shield project, Nvidia is partnering with Google to create a console that not only has excellent hardware but is well rounded enough to run on Android and support games off of Steam and Google Play.
  • The Witcher 3 Looks Amazingly Promising
    3/5/2013
    As a single player gamer and a big fan of RPGs that are both deep and broad, The Witcher 3 looks amazingly promising. Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will definitely be something to stay posted on.
  • Still in Business: Splinter Cell Blacklist
    3/5/2013
    I’d love to see the upcoming game Splinter Cell Blacklist put Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell back on the top of the sales boards, but with some of what we’ve seen of Blacklist, it looks like it may just do the opposite.
  • Google Glass: More Tech to Come Soon?
    3/5/2013
    Google Glass will offer a wide variety of new and advance technologies packaged into an entirely new type of device that seems like it fell right out of a science fiction movie.
  • Google Glass: The Next Step in Technology or Just Another Gimmick?
    3/5/2013
    My first thoughts when I went to the homepage for the Google Glass project was that it looked like something I’d always imagined out of a spy movie, except that now a consumer head-mounted display device was actually being developed and prepared for sale
  • EVE Online: A Revolution in the MMORPG Genre
    3/5/2013
    EVE Online just crossed the half a million subscriber threshold today. To celebrate that, let’s take a look at how EVE Online has revolutionized the player-driven MMORPG genre in its 10 years of release.
  • Tribes: Ascend - Game of the Year Edition Not Worth the $40
    3/4/2013
    As many of us who are gamers are probably aware, recently Tribes: Ascend received a large update as new content was released with the Game of the Year Edition of the game. However, it doesn't appear to be worth the $40 to purchase the expansion.
  • Personal Security on the Internet: Why it Doesn’t Exist, and What You Can Do About It
    2/25/2013
    The problem of keeping one’s personal information data safe while still using it on the Internet is a problem as old as the Internet itself and one that will exist as long as the Internet is used. However, many steps can be taken to mitigate these risks.
  • Social Networking: Now an End, Not a Means
    2/25/2013
    The Internet has become irrevocably important to today’s world. But as the Internet becomes more and more of a self-sufficient end and less of a means to complete other goals or make other parts of society more efficient, its benefits begin to wane.
  • Projectors on Handycams: Sony Targets Features, Not Functionality
    2/25/2013
    Sony seems to think adding projectors to Handycams will be worth enough to customers that they will be willing to pay a couple hundred dollars extra for it.
  • Anonymity on the Internet and Defending Yourself
    2/25/2013
    We all hear stories on the news about big businesses and websites being hacked and losing profits, infrastructure, or occasionally customer and user information. Fortunately, there's plenty we can do to prevent ourselves from feeling vulnerable.
  • Video Game Microtransactions: To Buy or Not to Buy?
    2/11/2013
    In big-brand games, especially ones with multiplayer components, microtransactions are becoming more and more common. What is concerning is that big-name developers are now adding microtransactions that allow players to bypass in-game requirements.
  • Indie and Video Game Pricing: How Prices Matter
    2/11/2013
    Indie games are beginning to have an interesting and counter intuitive effect on video game pricing across the market.
  • The Wii U: Revival or Death Sentence?
    1/28/2013
    Nintendo bet a lot on its new console, the Wii U. It certainly didn’t do as well as expected on release, but whether it will ultimately keep Nintendo in the running with other big game companies or drop them one step further into decline is unclear.
  • Planetside 2: A New Scale of FPS
    1/28/2013
    It’s rare for a developer to try to bring the MMO and FPS genres together, and even rarer for them to do a good job of it. Planetside 2 is an exception.
  • Dark Souls: A Guide to Magic
    1/25/2013
    In Dark Souls, magic can be one of the most useful tools but also very confusing. In this review I will discuss the different types of magic, their covenants, and their utility.
  • Understanding Abilities in Dark Souls
    1/25/2013
    I recently picked up Dark Souls for the first time and was initially very confused by the stuffed level up and item selection screens. After extensive play, I have found out more about these stats and how they relate to different game mechanics.
  • Dark Souls: Not Hard, Just Different
    1/23/2013
    Dark Souls will not register well with the average light hearted Mario Cart player, or the player who needs tutorials and tips, or even the fans of Skyrim, Call of Duty, or League of Legends.
  • Saints Row the Third Redefines the Meaning of a 'Saint'
    12/17/2012
    Whether it’s destroying the streets of Steelport with a tank or calling in an airstrike on a local gang, the choice is yours with Saints Row the Third.
  • Borderlands 2: Putting Other Sequels to Shame
    12/17/2012
    It was love at first sight when I first saw the Borderlands 2 trailer. With its trademark graphics, witty humor, and no shortage of weapons and ammunition, Borderlands 2 appealed to me for all the right reasons.
  • Batman: Arkham Asylum – Another Win for Eidos
    12/7/2012
    I’ll be honest: my opinion on comics and their transition into today’s media has always been mixed at best. And let me tell you sincerely; Batman: Arkham Asylum is as good as comic-based video games ever get.
  • First Person: The Young and the Jobless
    12/3/2012
    My name is Dylan Young. I am majoring in computer science at the University of Washington. I am also looking for a job, and as I come closer and closer to graduating, my savings come closer and closer to running out, and I get more and more desperate.
  • Dishonored: A Refreshing Experience
    11/29/2012
    Giving freedom and choice to the player is what Arkane Studios seemed to focus on with its hit first-person stealth action adventure game Dishonored, and, for me, it delivered in a way no other games have in recent times.
  • Contrary to Popular Belief, Mass Effect 3's Ending was Good
    11/16/2012
    Mass Effect 3 has been cited as having a huge pile of good traits. But there’s one thing that many supposedly look down on the game for: its ending.
  • First Person: My Worst Fears Regarding the Fiscal Cliff
    11/13/2012
    As a college student two years into his studies, I can’t emphasize enough how the so-called fiscal cliff could affect people my age.
  • First Person: First Impressions Are Everything in Selling a House
    11/12/2012
    In trying to boost the perceived value of my house, I made simple but effective improvements. By the end of the upgrading process, my only expenses were several hours of my own work along with less than $500 of supplies.
  • Football Manager 2013: Realistic yet Immersive
    11/8/2012
    When I say “football based video game” I’m going to guess that the first thing that comes to your mind is something like Madden, and definitely not Football Manager. However, I’ve found quite a bit to like in Football Manager 2013.
  • FIFA Soccer 13 for Wii: Breaking Wii Stereotypes
    11/8/2012
    Whenever those two words “for Wii” are tagged onto anything related to serious video games, a lot of people tend to start groaning. But last weekend I got my hands on FIFA Soccer 13 for the Wii, and was pretty darn baffled.
  • Politics and Party Tension as a College Student
    11/7/2012
    In the U.S, everybody makes a big deal out of politics. As we start to approach Election Day, tempers run high, and arguments between friends and family over political alignment and affiliation become more and more commonplace.
  • NFL Blitz Reboots the Series
    11/6/2012
    NFL Blitz, another of EA’s attempts to pick up a series that was once popular but was dropped just long enough to collect dust, released this January.
  • The EA “Street” Line: A New Direction with New FIFA Street Game
    11/5/2012
    Much of the future of EA's "Street" line of sports games hinges on the success of the new FIFA Street, making it a focal point for fans of the series.
  • Market Competition Returns to Basketball Games
    11/1/2012
    Many fans of NBA based games had long since set a lot of store in only two NBA based series: one, the now canceled NBA Elite, published by EA, and the other, 2K’s NBA 2K.
  • Sports Video Games: A Dying Genre?
    10/31/2012
    We’ve all seen video games centered around sports. But as technology and the gaming industry develop, do our classic sports games hold any chance of keeping up?
  • Magicka: Redefining the Genre
    10/1/2012
    There’s no looting in Magicka. There’s no experience, no leveling up, and no monetary system. So what do we get? Ten elements. And from these ten elements, an immersive and captivating story rises, where every player experiments with them to find his own
  • Bastion: An Indie Gem
    9/4/2012
    Every little aspect of Bastion comes together to make Bastion a real work of art--and I don't call video games art very often.
  • Madden 2013 Promises Innovative New Features
    8/31/2012
    The Madden franchise of football games has been oft-criticized over the years for not being inventive enough and being the same old game with new rosters. The 2013 edition of the game brings in several new elements that promise to fix this perception.
  • Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 - a Viable FIFA Alternative
    7/30/2012
    Never heard of Pro Evolution Soccer (PES)? FIFA has been eating its market share away over the past ten years – but PES is making enough of a comeback now to be seriously considered again.
  • Assassin's Creed 3: New Exciting Updates
    6/11/2012
    The upcoming year promises many hugely anticipated games, including Assassin's Creed 3. Here's a little preview of what to expect from Ubisoft's next addition to the immensely successful franchise.
  • E3 2012: Halo 4 Grabs Spotlight for this Gamer
    6/6/2012
    Two years after the release of Halo: Reach comes the announcement of not one, not two, but three new Halo games at E3 2012.
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Same Old Multiplayer; Fun New Survival Mode
    5/31/2012
    With my previous experiences with the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series, I was extremely excited to purchase and try Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. However,while the game turned out to be satisfactory, it was not up to my expectations.
  • Tribes: Ascend: An Intense F2P Experience
    5/30/2012
    Time flies when you're playing Tribes: Ascend, whether it's racing to capture the other team's flag with five enemies on your tail or just wandering around in a deathmatch bout while enjoying the fantastic (although sometimes too desolate) scenery.
  • Tecmo Super Bowl: A Sports Video Gaming Milestone
    5/29/2012
    Tecmo Super Bowl was the legendary predecessor to the modern Madden football franchise. Released in 1991 for the NES, this game provides a great escape into the past.
  • Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games: For the Entire Family to Enjoy
    5/28/2012
    If you’re searching for a fun family-friendly game that will get you and your children moving, this game is a must-get.
  • Undisputed 3 for PS3: Martial Arts from a Gaming Perspective
    5/19/2012
    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
    4/4/2012
    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
    4/3/2012
    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
    4/2/2012
    Three words can be used to describe WWE All Stars: hard-hitting, sweaty, and amazing.
  • NHL 12 by EA Games
    3/10/2012
    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
    3/10/2012
    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?
    2/29/2012
    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
    2/28/2012
    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
    2/28/2012
    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
    2/28/2012
    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
    2/23/2012
    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"
    2/3/2012
    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
    2/2/2012
    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
    2/2/2012
    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
    1/4/2012
    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
    1/4/2012
    Quick and simple to use, Steam provides game updates, friends lists, and much more.
  • November 2011's Hottest Games
    12/2/2011
    November has seen the release of a plethora of highly anticipated games.
  • PC Versus Console First-Person Shooters
    12/2/2011
    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
    11/2/2011
    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
    11/1/2011
    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
    11/1/2011
    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
    10/11/2011
    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
    10/4/2011
    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
    9/27/2011
    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!
    9/14/2011
    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
    9/8/2011
    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
    9/1/2011
    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
    8/25/2011
    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
    6/24/2011
    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
    6/22/2011
    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
    4/27/2011
    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
    4/25/2011
    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
    4/21/2011
    Onwards is a Shakespearean sonnet written to celebrate National Poetry Month 2011.
  • Team Fortress 2: Introducing the Classes
    4/20/2011
    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
    4/20/2011
    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
    3/17/2011
    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
    3/17/2011
    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?
    3/14/2011
    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
    2/11/2011
    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
    2/11/2011
    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
    2/10/2011
    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
    11/29/2010
    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
    11/15/2010
    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
    11/9/2010
    People should consider applying for long-term care policies earlier in life for a number of advantages.
  • The Blade and the Blender
    10/24/2010
    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
    8/26/2010
    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
    6/7/2010
    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
    6/3/2010
    "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
    6/3/2010
    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
    6/3/2010
    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
    5/25/2010
    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!
    5/5/2010
    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
    5/5/2010
    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?
    5/5/2010
    Whether cooking olive oil sacrifices its nutritional value or not has been a long-debated myth.
  • Review: Mario Kart DS
    4/27/2010
    Released in 2005, Mario Kart DS is one of the most popular and best-selling Nintendo DS games of all time.
  • Remembrance
    4/26/2010
    A Memorial Day's Poem
  • New Super Mario Bros. For Nintendo DS: Review
    4/24/2010
    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
    4/20/2010
    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
    4/20/2010
    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
    4/15/2010
    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
    4/15/2010
    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
    4/15/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/14/2010
    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
    4/11/2010
    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
    4/11/2010
    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
    4/11/2010
    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
    4/6/2010
    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
    4/6/2010
    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
    3/8/2010
    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
    2/15/2010
    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
    2/7/2010
    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
    2/4/2010
    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
    1/27/2010
    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
    1/25/2010
    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
    1/25/2010
    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
    1/25/2010
    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
    1/25/2010
    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
    1/24/2010
    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
    1/24/2010
    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
    1/22/2010
    Humans have caused most of the pollution of the world, but each country has contributed a different amount.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Nature Crafting
    1/22/2010
    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
    1/22/2010
    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
    1/20/2010
    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
    1/20/2010
    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
    1/20/2010
    The effects of hydrosphere pollution on the environment, humans, and animals are numerous and dangerous if not solved.
  • The State of Hydrosphere Pollution
    1/20/2010
    Has the state of hydrosphere pollution been getting better or worse, and how can we stop hydrosphere pollution from worsening?
  • Introduction to Hydrosphere Pollution
    1/19/2010
    This article gives an introduction to hydrosphere pollution, its causes and effects.
  • RuneScape Money-Making Guide: Fishing Trawler
    1/18/2010
    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
    1/18/2010
    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
    1/17/2010
    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
    1/17/2010
    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
    1/17/2010
    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
    1/17/2010
    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
    1/16/2010
    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
    1/16/2010
    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
    1/16/2010
    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
    1/14/2010
    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
    1/3/2010
    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
    12/27/2009
    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
    12/24/2009
    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
    12/22/2009
    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
    12/18/2009
    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
    12/15/2009
    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
    12/13/2009
    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
    12/13/2009
    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
    12/12/2009
    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
    12/12/2009
    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
    12/11/2009
    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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