Fantasy Video Games – Distraction or Inspiration?

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

One of the most important – and difficult – tasks is to make writing a priority.  There are so many other things in life that can distract you from your work, including family and career responsibilities.

On November 11, a new distraction arrived on my doorstep: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.  I’ve been waiting for this game with almost painful anticipation, and thus far it delivers.  It’s intelligent, immersive, gorgeous and highly addictive.  And yes, I fully expect it to suck up a massive amount of my free time.  But is that really a problem?

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Dragon Age 2: The Rise to Power Review

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Dragon Age II
Dragon Age II

This review is by Megan Kayne.

The lights were dim. Chinese food had arrived. Friends had been told that unless there was an emergency of epic proportion to not bother calling me for the next week. Dragon Age 2: The Rise to Power had come out and I fully intended to dedicate my time to the game. I had already picked up my Signature copy during lunch and had downloaded all the extra content available to me, so that when I got off of work for the day – I would be ready to play without pause. The gentle hum of the Xbox increased my anticipation. I settled in for what would be one of the longest weeks of my gaming life. And Bioware didn’t fail to deliver another epic story.

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