Susan Arendt, Author at The Escapist

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Easy Should Be Easy

Earlier in the week, John Funk talked about how MMOs are becoming more casual-friendly, a trend echoed by gaming in general. He’s right, ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 24, 2009

News

The Truth Beneath Katamari Damacy‘s Absurd Exterior

It’s easy to see that Katamari Damacy is one of the most bizarre games ever made, but look deeper and you may find ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 23, 2009

Editor's Note

Pie in the Face

The first time an in-game joke made me laugh it involved, as so many good jokes do, a Rabbi. I was playing Leather ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 22, 2009

RP Digest

RP Digest #7

Having trouble keeping track of the action in your favorite RPs? No problem! Our weekly RP Digest will keep you in the loop. ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 21, 2009

News

A Really Easy Quiz About Left 4 Dead

Kick off your week with a boost to your ego by acing this easy-peasy Left 4 Dead quiz. It’s reached our attention that ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 21, 2009

News

Apple’s Success in Japan Inspires Game Devs

The iPhone has managed to do what the Xbox 360 could not: make Japan fall in love with it. The Japanese have been ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 18, 2009

Op-Ed

Seven Games You Should Have on Your iPhone

Nobody knows portable gaming better than the folks at Pocket Gamer, so naturally we asked them to get involved with our iPhone issue ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 17, 2009

News

Can the Arcade Be Born Again?

The ease with which retro games can be ported to the iPhone may be the harbinger of a major arcade comeback. As gaming ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 16, 2009

Reviews

Review: Demon’s Souls

If you are easily frustrated, you may as well just move along, because you’ll want no part of the PS3 exclusive, Demon’s Souls. ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 15, 2009

RP Digest

RP Digest #6

Having trouble keeping track of the action in your favorite RPs? No problem! Our weekly RP Digest will keep you in the loop. ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 14, 2009

News

Yarr! It Be the Escapist Pirate Quiz, Mateys!

This week ends with Talk Like a Pirate Day, and begins with The Escapist Pirate quiz. However you may feel about them in ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 14, 2009

News

The Pros and Cons of Unemployment Gaming

Games can help fill the void created by the loss of a job, but the feelings of reward they create can sometimes get ...

By Susan ArendtSeptember 11, 2009

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