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Friday Fun: Open Thread!
Today’s Friday Fun is hosted by this fantastic post. Ever wondered why there just aren’t enough male characters in video games? Want to hear quotes about why this blatant sexism is going on? Read this for an exclusive look at … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
It’s Friday! That means that it’s time for this week’s edition of Friday Fun! Go ahead and talk amongst yourselves about whatever you’d like – but make sure to adhere to our discussion policy. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
It’s *almost* the weekend, and that means it’s time for another Friday Fun! We’re pretty sure this weekend is going to be all Dragon Age II and PAX East, but what else do you have going on in your real … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
Hey everyone! First of all, sorry about the radio silence over the past week – things have been pretty busy around here with GDC preparation and other things getting in the way. But that’s not going to stop the heroic … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
Anyone who has played Dragon Quest games has a soft spot for these Slimes, just admit it. It’s Friday and that means it’s time for another open thread. Talk amongst yourselves about anything you’d like! For me, life is all … Continue reading
Friday Fun – Open Thread!
It’s Friday again! That means it’s time to chit chat about anything you want as long as you abide by our comment policy. What’s new with me? Well, I purchased Magicka on Steam and I can’t wait to go home … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
It’s Friday yet again, and it’s time to talk amongst yourselves. What’s going on this weekend? Playing anything new and fun? Doing anything interesting? For me, I’m going to get some quality Mass Effect 1 time in before it’s off … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
It’s a little late today, but hey – it’s still Friday! Feel free to talk amongst yourself about anything you’d like, as long as it abides by our discussion policy. Hope everyone has a great weekend full of fun gaming!
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
This week, I spent not nearly enough time playing games and too much time being sick with the nasty cold that’s going around. Talk amongst yourselves! What are you playing? What are you up to? (Sponsored by this sad animated … Continue reading
Friday Fun: Open Thread!
A few readers loved the idea of having open threads where we can talk about anything under the sun (as long as it still follows our discussion policy of course). So here’s the first one! Anyone playing anything fun? Anyone … Continue reading