Because of that, I mindlessly surf the internet and then make note of the sites that I’ve found interesting so I can tweet them and also so I can email them to friends. I figured I might as well share them with you if I’m already making a list, so, here we go.

In no particular order:

1. Digital Game Tables: Takes retro and gaming and furniture and then tosses it all into an oven. After 20 minutes at 350°, you’re left with some awesome stuff.
2. 9 Levels of Cosplay Hell: Some of these pictures are just funny. And some of these pictures will burn themselves onto your retinas for the rest of your natural life.
3. Toad Has Been Giving Us “The Finger” Since 1985 – Who knew the little mushroom guy from Mario was such a douche?
4. Red Square game: I’m including this game on here because I’m an evil bitch. Plain and simple.
5. 17 Insanely Modded Game Console Controllers: Not only did these people have way too much time on their hands, but they also made some freakin’ awesome stuff. #1 is my favorite.
6. NES Sounds: Think of the fun you’ll have calling up your friends and then playing some of these gems for your friends when they say something stupid. There’s also the option of sharing the clips on Facebook or Twitter.
7. GameTab: Basically a big feed aggregator for all things “video games” including reviews, gaming news and downloads.
8. Left 4 Dead Playground Style: Left 4 Dead + playground=awesome.
9. Stunning Video Game Locales: Bioshock and Oblivion were givens for me but you know, I never considered Shadow of the Colossus or Fallout 3…something about the giants and radiation just puts me off. Maybe it’s just me?
10. 10 Most Wanted Video Games of 2010: The title pretty much explains it all. Santa, if you’re reading this, I’ll take Heavy Rain, Bioshock 2, The Last Guardian and please add Diablo III to the list? Thanks in advance.

Image|Emil Erlandsson

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Favorite Gaming Links of the Week

Hello? Mr. Obvious, it’s Amy. How are you?

Maybe it’s just me but for as long as I can remember, if I did something without being asked {whether that be cleaning my room or playing a video game} then I always got more enjoyment out of it than if I was asked/told to do the same task. I’m not sure if it’s just me being a contrary type person or what but this seems to translate into my work life as well.

Even if I weren’t getting paid to write about video games, I’d still be playing them. But, when I remember that I AM getting paid for writing about games, well, it begins to feel like a chore. And then, I realize that I sound like a big ole whiny baby and I suck it up and write something like this where I bitch about bitching.

I honestly believe that part of my problem isn’t necessarily the job {which I love} it’s the uninspiring fare that I’ve had to sample recently.

I’m holding out some hope for BioShock 2, Borderlands, Heavy Rain, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

Heck, I might even go back to playing casual games for a while; they’re good for taking your mind off of things for a while…and they’re pretty damn addictive.

Image|JulyYu

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Work Makes Gaming Feel Like…Well…Work

That’s right. I admit it. Little girls with knives scare me.

ANYWAY, enough true confessions. I bring you three bad ass screens from E3 of BioShock 2. They look just as scary as the first game [maybe scarier] and are sure to wet your BioShock 2 appetite.

Enjoy.

Images|2K Games

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BioShock 2 E3 Shots

2k Games was rather cagey with new information about BioShock 2 at E3, even though the game was demoed behind closed doors. But nothing new was shown of the single-player game or its storyline. Instead, the demo displayed some of BioShock 2’s controversial multiplayer gameplay in action. Here are some screenshots from the multiplayer mode along with a few shots of the singleplayer game.

Single-Player Screens

Images: Copyright 2009 ©2k Games.

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E3 ‘09: BioShock 2

Before Halo, few game developers worried about their games’ multiplayer appeal. Unless you count online multiplayer games but I’m not counting those because I’m trying to make a point.

Back to bashing Microsoft.

Because of Microsoft and their Xbox and Halo, online play has become desired and in some cases demanded. While Call of Duty 4 had an inventive and cool storyline, the online play is what keeps ‘em coming back for more.

2k Games has taken notes and has released some details on the multiplayer element of BioShock 2.

From the release:

• Evolution of the genetically enhanced shooter – Earn experience points during gameplay to earn access to new Weapons, Plasmids and Tonics that can be used to create hundreds of different combinations, allowing players to develop a unique character that caters to their playing style.

• Extend the Rapture fiction – Players will step into the shoes of Rapture citizens and learn more about the fall of Rapture as they progress through the experience.

• See Rapture before the fall – Experience Rapture before it was reclaimed by the ocean and engage in combat over iconic environments in locations such as Kashmir Restaurant and Mercury Suites, all of which have been reworked from the ground up to deliver a fast-paced multiplayer experience.

• FPS veterans add their touch to the multiplayer experience – Digital Extremes brings more than 10 years of first person shooter experience including development of award-winning entries in the Unreal® and Unreal Tournament® franchise.

Image|2k Games

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BioShock 2 Multiplayer Features Outlined

And, little girls with knives are scary.

Anyway, BioShock 2 is just around the corner and I know that there are some die hard BioShock fans out there.

So, here. Have a video. Maybe that will tide you over a bit until you can get your hands on the real [scary] thing.

Edited to add:

Um…the video was working and now it’s not. So for the time being, here’s the link [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41898.html]. Hopefully I’ll get the glitches worked out soon.

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First Bioshock 2 Video