Susan Arendt, Author at The Escapist

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PAX East 2010 Hands On: Red Dead Redemption

When it comes to sandbox-style games, the gold standard is Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series, so it’s not terribly surprising to discover that ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 30, 2010

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PAX East 2010: A Girl and a Shirt

To see that the landscape of gaming is changing, you need look no further than Red Dead Redemption‘s swag. Peek into the closets ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 30, 2010

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This Quiz Comes from Down on the Farm!

I’m going to be completely honest with you folks: This quiz is entirely my fault. This farm animal-themed quiz was originally inspired by ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 29, 2010

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The Soul Still Burns

I love videogames and have played a hell of a lot of them over the years, but I wouldn’t necessarily say I was ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 25, 2010

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Review: Perfect Dark (XBLA)

It’s hard to know how to review a game like Perfect Dark, which was first released ten years ago on the N64, and ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 25, 2010

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Take The Escapist March Mayhem Quiz!

Celebrate our annual developer showdown with this extra-long quiz! March Mayhem is in full swing. Have you filled out your bracket? Are you ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 22, 2010

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Why I Won’t Be Playing God of War 3

I remember being blown away by God of War. Its gameplay never really rose much above button mashing, but it was visually glorious ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 18, 2010

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Kane & Lynch Wish You Happy St. Patrick’s Day

That rascally pair of criminals, Kane and Lynch, hope you have a festive St. Patty’s Day. What began as a Catholic holiday celebrating ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 17, 2010

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Context Sensitive: Who Is the PS3 For?

At GDC this week, Sony unveiled the first trailer for its motion controller, now officially dubbed the Move. Confirming what we suspected when ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 11, 2010

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Review: Heavy Rain

It’s hard to know exactly how to describe PS3 exclusive Heavy Rain. It lies somewhere between interactive movie and straight-up adventure game, borrowing ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 9, 2010

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A Bonus Quiz About The Oscars

Do you know enough about The Academy Awards to earn a statuette of your own? The Academy Awards, or The Oscars as they’re ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 3, 2010

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Take The Escapist Dungeons and Dragons Quiz!

This week marks the anniversary of Dungeon and Dragons creator Gary Gygax’s death. In his honor, we’ve got a pair of D&D-inspired quizzes ...

By Susan ArendtMarch 1, 2010

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