Susan Arendt, Author at The Escapist

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EA Isn’t Trying to Blackmail You

EA’s current strategy to bundle codes for free downloadable content with new copies of its games has been dubbed “project ten dollar” and ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 25, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 24, 2010

Most games have a range of difficulties for those who like truly brutal challenges, but do you ever go the other way and ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 24, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 23, 2010

The StarCraft II beta has begun, so it’s time to pick sides. You know you have a favorite, so tell us what it ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 23, 2010

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Start Your Week With a Really Random Quiz

We’ve pulled ten random questions from our vault for this week’s quiz. Why? The scary pink bears told us to. Each week, we ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 22, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 22, 2010

Just about every game has some kind of reward system these days, be it Achievements, Trophies, or Badges. Do you avidly collect them ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 22, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 21, 2010

We can probably all agree that various entries in the Zelda series are timeless classics, but are they really RPGs?

By Susan ArendtFebruary 21, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 20, 2010

Though some transgressions are more clear-cut than otheres, what constitutes “cheating” is frequently very much in the eye of the beholder. Where do ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 20, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 19, 2010

The PC version of Assassin’s Creed 2 will require the player to stay connected to the internet at all times, a decision that ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 19, 2010

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It’s Not You, BioShock 2, It’s Me

I am not in love with BioShock 2, but this comes as no real surprise. I didn’t think I would be. My relationship ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 18, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 18, 2010

The upcoming Aliens vs Predator gives you the chance to play as three different races: Human Marines, Aliens, and Predators. Each has their ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 18, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 17, 2010

In this week’s issue of The Escapist, Russ Pitts raised a very interesting question: Who would win in a fight between Jason Bourne ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 17, 2010

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Question of the Day, Feb. 16, 2010

BioShock bucked recent shooter trends by focusing solely on a single-player experience, but its sequel decided to add multiplayer. Some view the decision ...

By Susan ArendtFebruary 16, 2010

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