Pornography, video games and mass-murder, what do they have in common? All three of them involve humanity. Yes, humans are a wonderful species. They kill each other, and murder each other, and rape each other, and rob each other, and sometimes they play video games (with each other). As I re-organiz

We all want them. So lets have an eye on what makes a map a good one. Imho a good competitive map is also an awesome map to spectate. I think the following aspects make a map exceptional: benefiting different play styles, compelling interresting and creative fights/moves and that certain someth

It is time to share thoughts as the first non-id Software QuakeLive LAN is getting closer. Here's your mission for October 17-19. Get rid of your woman! Get your girl to visit her parents or get her some Ikea vouchers. Start hoarding snacks and beverages. Cancel all appointments, get a day o

I think we can all recall the excitement when John made the initial announcement for what was then called Quake Zero. A free, browser based, updated version of Q3? What could be better! Much time has passed since, Quake Zero got renamed to Quake Live, closed beta came and went and we have Quake Li

Instead of using force, why not give people a choice? Freedom can only succeed when all the non-Christians bleed. ... What I meant to say was, Democracy can only succeed if people do not in-breed. If people are not intelligent on all matters they must be intelligent on, Democracy cannot succeed.

Before Pinocchio was tellin' lies and swattin' flies, he was a drug-dealing pimp from New Orleans. Back in those days, when a ho' didn't pay up, she learned the meaning of the word 'back', as in, she got the mo'fuckin' back-hand, bitch. When the cock-sucking c

By natives, I have been called Swimming Feather, Running Turtle and Flying Snail. It is with great speed and determination I break the traditional mold. The tradition of sports is one of screaming, maniacal, zombie-like fans. The tradition of columns is one of seriousness and severity. My

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My dog is bipolar, because she has chemicals in her brain. The psychiatrist arrived at this diagnosis by reading tarot cards. Why do you suppose professional gaming is unpopular? Video games are incredibly successful. Is it because people would rather play video games than watch them be played? I

No, this is not a David Bowie tribute. When I used to play WF, 10 years ago, there was no one better. When all the pub servers were empty, I would use my official name, "]$[Chemist". It wasn't a name I had any affection for, it just kind of stuck with me. When I used this name, within

Introduction Quakeworld and Starcraft are two games which have many things in common. They are both old games, the start of a dynasties, that perhaps unknown at their creation would span decades. Starcraft itself has been patched to what some would claim to be perfection. It grips the concepts

Yesterday was a big day for the Quake Live community. The Quake Live Invitational by Razer had its début act with two intro matches: fazz vs madix and PURRI vs Weird plus a showmatch between polish “wonderboy” Av3k and Italian “indie progamer” stermy. The show was hosted by James “2GD” Harding and

Pro-gaming is at an interesting stage. It is still in somewhat early development. During this period, you get to see lots of failures. You get to watch people struggle. They're weak, like babies suckling at the only teet they know. Counter-strike really sucks bad and is the worst failure that w

It is the year 2009. Counter-strike is still counter-strike. Quake is still Quake. Consoles and PC's are still in conflict, when they should be working together. What will it take to make the needed changes? We are dealing with a world of gamers who want computer assistance. Most people do

This is the second or third version of this post, it's been sitting on my harddrive as I pondered posting it or not. It's a good chance to be utterly, completely and totally wrong as well as deeply unpopular with the hordes of Gillz who will treat Starcraft 2 as the second coming of Jesus;