Roy Eakes
Roy Eakes enjoys playing and writing about video games. You can find video game articles and news at his website, The Savvy Gamer.
He is also interested in self improvement and personal development. At his Life Lessons blog he shares the life lessons he has learned so that others may benefit from the wisdom he has gained.
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He is also interested in self improvement and personal development. At his Life Lessons blog he shares the life lessons he has learned so that others may benefit from the wisdom he has gained.
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Adventures in Running a Magic Online Bot - What I Learned from the Innistrad ReleaseThe release of the Innistrad set on MTGO was the first release I've experienced since the launch of my bot, TheSavvyGamerBot. It was a very exciting and busy time, especially the first few days of the Prerelease.
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Drafting the Magic 2012 Set: Black Average, Reject, and Sideboard CardsIn this article I will be looking at the rest of the Black cards in the Magic 2012 set. Even if you weren't able to draft some of the strongest Black cards, Black can still make an excellent secondary color in your deck. -
Drafting the Magic 2012 Set: Black Bombs and Black Excellent CardsBlack has the potential to be one of the strongest colors when drafting the Magic 2012 set, but there are two big caveats to keep in mind when drafting Black.
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Drafting the Magic 2012 Set: Ranking the Strength of the Commons in Each ColorIn this article I will be ranking the strength of the commons in each color in the Magic 2012 draft format, from weakest to strongest.
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Bioware 1, Blizzard 0 - Diablo 3 Release Delayed Till 2012, Star Wars: The Old Republic Release Date Announced for 2011Diablo 3 has been delayed until 2012, but Star Wars: The Old Republic will still come out in 2011. -
Your Actions Are What Define YouThis article is a wake up call for every person that lies to themselves, and to others, about who and what they really are. -
How Lady Luck Got Me to Focus Less on Drafting and More on Trading in Magic OnlineRead about how a lot of bad luck caused me to stop drafting so much and trade more in Magic Online, as well as what I did to make my trading even more efficient and profitable.
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Drafting the Magic 2012 Set: OverviewI will be taking an in-depth look at the Magic 2012 Core Set, ranking each card for its usefulness in the Draft format. To rank the cards I will be using an easy to remember acronym, BEARS, which stands for Bomb, Excellent, Average, Reject, and Sideboard.
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Switching Over to Trading in Magic: The Gathering Online After Making Tons of Gold in World of WarcraftI begin my journey into the world of trading in Magic:The Gathering Online, after enjoying massive success making gold in World of Warcraft.
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Four Features that Should Be Added to World to WarcraftWorld of Warcraft is lots of fun and has many great features, but there are always improvements that can be made. The following features are ones I personally think would make World of Warcraft even more enjoyable.
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A Look at Some of the Highly Anticipated First Person Shooter Games Coming Out in 2011First Person Shooters have become perhaps the most popular genre in the past few years. The following upcoming games should keep the FPS genre on top of the heap for the foreseeable future.
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A Look at Some of the Highly Anticipated Role-Playing Games Coming Out in 2011The role-playing game genre is perhaps more popular than it ever has been, after many great RPGs were released in 2010. 2011 looks to continue this trend, with the following highly anticipated games that are sure to keep RPG lovers busy all year long. -
The Usefulness of Macros and AddOns in World of WarcraftIn this article I will look at some of the useful macros and AddOns you can use to make your playing time in World of Warcraft easier and more enjoyable.
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How to Make the Right Gear and Talent Choices to Maximize Your DPS in World of WarcraftWhen playing the DPS role in heroic mode dungeons and raiding you need to put out as much DPS as possible. In this article I will go over several different ways to maximize your DPS by making the right gear and talent choices.
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Tactics and Strategies to Make You a Better DPSer in Your World of Warcraft Dungeon GroupsPlaying the DPS role in a World of Warcraft dungeon group is often the most enjoyable option. In this article I will go over some simple tactics and strategies that will help you maximize your DPS and make your dungeon runs go quicker and smoother.
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Nintendo 3DS or Sony Next Generation Portable: Which One is Right for You?In this article I will look at the pertinent details of the Nintendo 3DS and the Sony NGP, so that you can decide which system will be best for you. -
Will the Nintendo 3DS Be Worth a Day One Purchase?The Nintendo 3DS will hit stores in North America on March 27,2011. In this article I look at what will be available on launch day, so that you can decide whether a day one purchase of the 3DS is justifiable for you.
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A Look at the Features of the Sony Next Generation PortableMany of the features of the Sony NGP are definite improvements compared to the Playstation Portable. In this article I will look at the significant upgrades that Sony is packing into its Next Generation Portable.
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Tips and Strategies that Will Help You to Get Ahead in MMORPGsStarting out as a fresh newbie in a MMORPG can be rough, especially if the MMORPG has been running for a few years. Following these strategies will definitely help you advance more quickly in the MMORPG of your choice.
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The Changes Cataclysm Has Brought to the World of WarcraftThe Cataclysm expansion has brought many changes to the World of Warcraft. In this article I will discuss some of the changes, and whether they are good or bad for the game.
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Strategies to Raise Your Archaeology Skill Quickly and Efficiently in World of WarcraftArchaeology is the new secondary profession added to World of Warcraft in the Cataclysm expansion. In this article I will outline a strategy to maximize your results so that getting the good items from the Archaeology profession is less of a grind.
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An Overview of Archaeology: The New Secondary Profession in World of WarcraftArchaeology is the new secondary profession available in the Cataclysm expansion for World of Warcraft. In this article I will go over the basics of the Archaeology profession, including how to unlock all of the different races.
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"WoW: Cataclysm" First Impression: Goblins Are a Fun and Well-Polished AdditionWhen the "World of Warcraft: Cataclysm" expansion went live, I went straight to the creation screen to make a Goblin Rogue.
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Three Big MMORPGs that Are Due to Be Released in 2011The following MMORPGs that are due to be released in 2011 all have a chance of doing very well, either because of the popularity of the game's license, or because of the developer's prior track record in creating great games. -
A Look at the New Worgen Playable Class in World of Warcraft: CataclysmIn the new Cataclysm expansion for World of Warcraft, the Alliance is gaining the Worgen as a new playable race. In this article you will find the essential information about the playable Worgen race, including available Classes and Racial Abilities.
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A Look at the New Goblin Playable Class in World of Warcraft: CataclysmIn the new Cataclysm expansion for World of Warcraft, the Horde is gaining Goblins as a new playable race. In this article you will find the essential information about the playable Goblin race, including available Classes and Racial Abilities.
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Xbox Live Arcade Games - A Fun and Affordable Option for Gamers on a BudgetXbox Live Arcade games are a great option for people that want fun video games to play, but do not want to spend $60 for a new game. With each game only costing $5-$20, it is a much more affordable option for gamers on a budget.
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Five Reasons to Come Back to World of Warcraft When Cataclysm Comes OutEven though World of Warcraft's popularity has continued to grow over the years, many people that played the game in the beginning no longer play anymore. The following five reasons are why old players might want to reactivate their accounts.
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Five Big Role-Playing Games Coming Out for the 2010 Holiday Season2010 has been a good year for RPG fans. An already strong year will close with a bang, with these five great role-playing games coming out just in time for the holiday season.
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The Top 4 Reasons Why Having a Gamer Girlfriend is AwesomeOften considered the Holy Grail for gamers, having a girlfriend that shares your love of video games is indeed a great thing. The following are the top four reasons why having a gamer girlfriend is awesome.
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Big First-Person Shooter Games Still to Be Released for the 2010 Holiday Season2010 has been a good year for the first-person shooter genre. The good news for FPS fans is that there are several high profile games that are still due to come out this year, just in time for the holiday season. -
A Look at Vindictus: A Fantastic, Free Multiplayer Online Action RPGVindictus is a free to play multiplayer online action RPG that is similar in a lot of ways to Monster Hunter.
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NFL Week 3 Results - the Year of the Unlikely UnbeatensWeek 3 of the 2010 NFL season saw many unbeaten teams handed their first defeat of the season. Only three teams with a perfect record remain, and all three teams were not expected to be 3-0 by anyone before the season began.
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NFL Week 3 PredictionsWeek 3 of the 2010 NFL season arrives with several surprise 2-0 teams looking to make it 3-0, and several highly touted teams desperately hoping to avoid starting the season 0-3. Personally, I am looking to improve my prediction record of 17-14.
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2010 NFL Season Week 2 Results - Blowouts, Comebacks, and More UpsetsWeek Two of the 2010 NFL season was full of blowouts, upsets, and big comebacks. Two NFC division winners from last year fall to 0-2 and will be hitting the panic button soon if they don't get it together. -
2010 NFL Season Week 2 Predictions - Several Teams Look for RedemptionAfter a wild Week One in the NFL, several teams are looking to redeem themselves after less than impressive opening games. A surprising number of teams that were expected to have good seasons are in danger of starting the season 0-2.
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My Impressions from the Open Beta of Final Fantasy XIV Online - a Pretty, Unwieldy MessThe Open Beta of 'Final Fantasy XIV' Online began on September 1st, so I decided to give it a try. What I found was a very pretty looking game with many of the same issues as 'Final Fantasy XI' Online.
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2010 NFL Season Week 1 Results - a Week of Upsets and SurprisesWeek 1 of the 2010 NFL football season was full of upsets and surprises. I ended up with a 9-6 prediction record, which I'm satisfied with since the first week of the season is hard to predict with all of the uncertainty. -
2010 NFL Season Week 1 Predictions - Are You Ready for Some Football?The 2010 NFL football season kicked off on Thursday, with the New Orleans Saints defeating the Minnesota Vikings 14-9 in a rematch of last year's NFC Championship game. Here are my picks for the rest of Week One.
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Duke Nukem Forever Brought Back from the Dead, Will (Supposedly) Be Released in 2011Duke Nukem Forever had been written off as vaporware by many people after its legendary amount of delays and false release dates, but may finally see the light of day after being saved from development hell.
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A Look at the 9 Marvel Characters that Have Been Announced for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 is projected to release in the Spring of 2011 for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Here is a look at all 9 Marvel characters that have been announced.
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Why Adding a Free-To-Play Option to MMORPGs is a Win-Win Situation for Developers and GamersIn this article I look at why adding a free-to-play option to a MMORPG is good for the developers and gamers.
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The Eve Online 14 Day Trial Experiment: Days 12 to 14 - Lessons LearnedMy 14 day trial experiment in Eve Online has come to an end, and I fell well short of my goal, but that does not mean it is impossible. In this article I will share what I learned, and how I would do things differently with the knowledge I gained.
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The Eve Online 14 Day Trial Experiment: Days 6 to 11My 14 day trial experiment in the science fiction space MMORPG Eve Online will be over in a few days. I have had fun and learned a lot about the game...
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Top 5 Reasons the Terran Thor is the Most Popular New Unit in Starcraft 2As soon as I saw the Thor for the first time, I knew it would have mass appeal for several different reasons. What follows are the top five reasons why the Terran Thor is most popular new Starcraft 2 unit.
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The Eve Online 14 Day Trial Experiment: Days 4 and 5 - Disaster Strikes!My 14 day trial experiment in the science fiction space MMORPG Eve Online got off to a pretty good start. Day 4 went very well as I made good progress, but then on day 5 disaster struck.
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The Eve Online 14 Day Trial Experiment: Days 1 to 3Eve Online currently offers a free 14 day trial for people to check out the game and see if they like it. The experiment I have undertaken is simple - to see if it is possible to make enough in-game money during a 14 day trial to pay for a PLEX.
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Epic Launch Detected: Starcraft 2 Midnight Launch Event Does Not DisappointAfter a long wait of almost 12 years, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the award winning real time strategy game Starcraft is finally ready. Blizzard celebrates the release of Starcraft 2 with Midnight Launch Events all around the country.
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Review of Alan Wake on Xbox 360: A Blend of Max Payne and Stephen KingAlan Wake is an Xbox 360 exclusive title from Remedy Entertainment, the developers of Max Payne and Max Payne 2. Alan Wake successfully blends several different genres, including action, psychological thriller, and survival horror.
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A Haiku About the Color PurpleA haiku about two things that the color purple can signify.
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UFC Undisputed 2010 on Xbox 360 ReviewUFC Undisputed 2010 is a great MMA fighting game that is unfortunately held back by one glaring design flaw.
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Just Cause 2 on Xbox 360 Review: Causing Chaos for Fun and ProfitIf you enjoy blowing things up and causing lots of chaos, then Just Cause 2 on Xbox 360 is the game for you.
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Starcraft 2 Strategy: 4 Tips for New PlayersIn this article you will find tips that will help you to be a better Starcraft 2 player, whether you are new to the Starcraft games, or new to the whole real time strategy genre.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Protoss Unit Spotlight: MothershipThe Protoss Mothership is a new capital ship making its debut in Starcraft 2. It has been changed many times throughout the Beta, and in its current state, resembles a bigger and more expensive version of the Arbiter from the first Starcraft.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Protoss Unit Spotlight: Void RayThe Protoss Void Ray is a new flying unit appearing in Starcraft 2. It is a dangerous unit that can do a massive amount of damage if it is allowed to charge up its Prismatic Beam.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Protoss Unit Spotlight: PhoenixThe Protoss Phoenix is a new flying air-to-air unit introduced in Starcraft 2. It is a very fast moving ship that excels at harassment and scouting, especially against Zerg opponents.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Protoss Unit Spotlight: ColossusThe Protoss Colossus is a new massive ground unit introduced in Starcraft 2. It is capable of doing lots of damage quickly to groups of small units, but it has a big weakness that limits its usability in many situations.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Protoss Unit Spotlight: ImmortalThe Protoss Immortal is a new ground unit appearing in Starcraft 2. It is a very strong unit that can shrug off high damage attacks and do terrible, terrible damage to Armored units and structures.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Protoss Unit Spotlight: Warp PrismThe Protoss Warp Prism is a new flying transport unit making its debut in Starcraft 2. It is an upgraded version of the Shuttle from the first Starcraft, possessing a new ability to act as a Pylon in addition to its transporting capability.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Protoss Unit Spotlight: StalkerThe Protoss Stalker is a new ground ranged unit appearing in Starcraft 2. It takes the place of the Dragoon from the first Starcraft, but with a few key differences from the Dragoon.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Protoss Sentry - TacticsIn this article I will be taking a look at the different tactics you can use with the Sentry's Force Field, Guardian Shield, and Hallucination abilities to help you win more battles.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Protoss Sentry - the BasicsThe Protoss Sentry is a new ground support unit introduced in Starcraft 2. It has very useful abilities, especially for how early you can make the unit.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Zerg Brood LordThe Zerg Brood Lord is a new flying unit appearing in Starcraft 2. It is a very powerful air-to-ground attacking unit that takes a lot of time and resources to make, but is well worth the effort.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Zerg CorrupterThe Zerg Corrupter is a new flying unit appearing in Starcraft 2. It is an air-to-air attacking unit that does extra damage to Massive units, making it very useful against several end-game units.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Zerg InfestorThe Zerg Infestor is a new caster unit appearing in Starcraft 2. It has 2 abilities that are especially useful against common Terran strategies, and 1 ability that is pretty much useless.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Zerg RoachThe Zerg Roach is a new ground unit introduced in Starcraft 2. It has been a cause of much controversy throughout the Beta, as it has gone through many changes.
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How Important is Momentum when Trying to Be Successful?Momentum is often talked about in sports. Athletes that are able to build up a lot of momentum become very difficult to defeat. The concept of momentum can be applied to many other things in life, including you becoming more successful.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Zerg BanelingThe Zerg Baneling is a new specialized ground unit in Starcraft 2. It is a kamikaze bomber type of unit much like the Scourge from the first Starcraft, except it is on the ground.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Zerg QueenThe Zerg Queen in Starcraft 2 is radically different from the Queen in the first Starcraft. In fact, the only similarity they share is the same name.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran BansheeThe Terran Banshee is a new air unit introduced in Starcraft 2. It has some similarities to the Wraith from the first Starcraft, but is different enough to make it unique.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran RavenThe Terran Raven is a new unit appearing in Starcraft 2. It is a flying unit that can detect cloaked units and possesses several useful abilities, but does not have a regular weapon to use against enemies.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran MedivacThe Terran Medivac is a new flying unit debuting in Starcraft 2. A combination of the Medic and Dropship from the first Starcraft, the Medivac makes Terran infantry drops even more deadly.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran VikingThe Terran Viking is a new flying unit introduced in Starcraft 2. It has a unique, Transformer-like ability to switch between an air-to-air attacker and a ground-to-ground attacker.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran ThorThe Terran Thor is a new massive Mech unit introduced in Starcraft 2, possessing the ability to do impressive amounts of damage to both ground and air.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran HellionThe Terran Hellion is a new unit in Starcraft 2 that takes the place of the Vulture from the first game. It seems to be a cross between a Vulture and a Firebat from the first Starcraft, possessing some of the characteristics of both.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran ReaperThe Terran Reaper is a new infantry unit introduced in Starcraft 2. The Reaper's gimmick is a Jet Pack that lets him jump up and down cliffs, so that he can get into enemy bases easily even if the enemy has cut off his chokepoint.
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Starcraft 2 Beta New Unit Spotlight: Terran MarauderThe Terran Marauder is a new unit introduced in Starcraft 2 that replaces the Firebat from the first game. It does, however, have different strengths and weaknesses than the Firebat and operates quite differently.
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Denver Broncos Draft Tim Tebow with the 25th Overall Pick in the 2010 NFL DraftThe Denver Broncos drafted Tim Tebow with the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft after a flurry of trades.
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When Will Tim Tebow Be Drafted in the 2010 NFL Draft and by Which Team?Tim Tebow is one of the most polarizing figures ever in the football world, and he hasn't even played a down in the NFL yet. He is one of the biggest stories going into the 2010 NFL Draft, surrounded by controversy and uncertainty.
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Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of the Two Worlds Set to Release in Spring 2011Capcom has finally announced a sequel to the immensely popular Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 that came out in 2000. Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate Of The Two Worlds is being developed for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, and is due to be released in Spring 2011.
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What You Can Add to Your Goals Right Now to Be More Successful in LifeWhen setting goals, most people only focus on the end result they want. Some may find that by doing this they consistently fail to accomplish their goals. Try changing how you set your goals to see if it helps you to be more successful.
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What is Good and What is Bad About Perfect World InternationalPerfect World International is a free-to-play MMORPG that looks to be a suitable alternative to World of Warcraft for people that do not want to pay a monthly subscription. These are my first impressions of what is good and bad about the game.
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Is Perfect World International a Good, Free Alternative to World of Warcraft?In this article I take a look at the free to play online game Perfect World International to see if it is a worthy alternative to World of Warcraft.
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Selfishness or Selflessness: Which is Better?In this article I will share my personal experience dealing with the extremes of selfishness and selflessness, along with the lessons I learned along the way.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being SelflessIn my previous article, I looked at some of the advantages and disadvantages of being a selfish person. In this article I will be taking a look at the other side of the coin, the advantages and disadvantages of being a selfless person.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being SelfishIn this article I will take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of being selfish, as well as tell you about an important decision you can make about your life that many people mistakenly label as selfish.
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Nintendo Jumps on the 3-D Bandwagon with the Nintendo 3DSNintendo has announced that they will be releasing yet ANOTHER new portable game machine within the next year, and it will be called the 3DS. Will it bomb or will it be a success?
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The Power of the Self-Fulfilling ProphecyYou may not realize it, but you have the power to create your very own self-fulfilling prophecy. You have always had this power inside you, and you have been using it unconsciously all along to create the life you have right now. It is the power of...
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How to Set Goals More EffectivelyYou are about to learn strategies to set goals more effectively, so that your chances of achieving them are much better.
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Set Personal BoundariesYou must know what behaviors you are willing to accept from people and what crosses the line for you. Even more important, you must be able to effectively communicate your personal boundaries at the appropriate time.
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3 Surefire Tips to Be More Successful when Trying to Attract and Date WomenIn this article you will find 3 surefire tips to increase the amount of attraction women feel for you, which will help you to get more (and better) dates.
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5 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's ResolutionsUsing the following five tips will set you apart from the largely unsuccessful majority by helping you to keep your new year's resolutions.
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Should You Strive for Perfection, or Choose Excellence?Holding yourself to a high standard is fantastic, but there is a thin line between high standards and perfectionism. In this article I will explain the drawbacks of pursuing perfection and why choosing excellence is the right choice in most situations.
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Why Life Lessons Are ImportantThe importance of learning life lessons can not be understated. It is my experience that if you do not learn from the lessons that life is trying to teach you, then they will be taught to you again and again until you do.
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Ideas Mean Nothing Without ActionWhatever your idea may be, one truth applies to all of them: even if you have the greatest idea in the world it means nothing if you do not take action.
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Find the Courage to Chase Your DreamsAs children we have big dreams, but most people unfortunately give up on their dreams as they get older. Learn how to find the courage to keep chasing your dreams.
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How to Find Your Burning Desire to SucceedTo achieve great things, you must have a burning desire to succeed. In this article you will find what has instilled this burning desire in others, and how to find your own massive motivator that will help you achieve your goals.
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The Many Benefits of Playing Video GamesIn this article I will explain the benefits of playing video games, as well as share the times when I was able to avoid serious injury and perhaps even death because of the skills I gained from video games.
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You Can Not Help Someone that Does Not Want to Be HelpedWhen I was young, I wanted to grow up to be a hero that helped people. Along the way I learned a hard lesson about trying to help people that do not want to be helped.
