This week's free game: "Pac-Man 256"
For the 35th anniversary of Namco's classic, we break our non-free-to-play rule and bring you a mobile version of Pac-Man that serves up an endless runner with familiar mechanics.
The Tech Deck archive for Sept. 2015
MONDAY, SEPT. 28, 2015
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 2015
Cinematic Combat - Get into it!
“Roll to hit.” “Okay, you hit. Roll damage.” “Okay, next player. Roll to hit…” Does this sound familiar? If so you might be suffering from Boring Combat Syndrome (or BCS). Sufferers of BCS will often feel withdrawn and distracted during play. If you or someone you know is suffering from BCS, please read on for suggestions on alleviating the issue.
MONDAY, SEPT. 21, 2015
This week's free game: 'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2'
We've already brought you a few free games in Electronic Arts' classic real-time strategy series, but now the company is offering Red Alert 2 for free through its Origin service.
MONDAY, SEPT. 14, 2015
This week's free game: 'Mystery House' 4
Adventure games began as text-only affairs. More processing power meant the addition of graphics, and 1980's "Mystery House" from Sierra is credited as the first graphical adventure. Play it for free.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2015
Speeding Up Combat - Do More Faster!
The clashing of swords… the roar of gunfire… and the pitter patter of dice, in these next couple post I discuss tips and ideas for making combat fun and exciting for everyone. This post will cover some alternative combat mechanics I use to speed up combat that can get bogged down in rules.
MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 2015
This week's free game: 'Money Money'
Pac-Man fever hit the U.S. in the early 1980s, and several companies tried to ride the coattails of Namco's classic. Italy-based developer Zaccaria put a spin on the formula, casting you as a drug-taking bank robber fleeing from the cops. Really.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2015
BBC hypes "Grand Theft Auto" movie
Daniel Radcliffe and Bill Paxton star in the first trailer for BBC's "The Gamechangers," a movie that will explore the release of the Grand Theft Auto franchise and the violence it (allegedly) inspired.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2015
Infamous: First Light, DLC done right
The standalone expansion to Sucker Punch's open world superhero game delivers an experience wholly superior to the original game.
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