Obscure Gamer – Redesign Rejection

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There were rumours about Sony redesigning its hardware in the run-up to E3, and they proved to be true. The PSP without a UMD drive emerged, but the slimline PS3 (not PSThree, that would be too hideous for words) did not. Will it make a real difference?

Obscure Gamer – Are games too cheap?

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I’ve been shopping this week – both online and in my local town – and something is troubling me. There are too many cheap games on the shelves, and some of the deals just seem too good to be true. I realise this may sound like an odd argument, but does the cheap price mean we value the game less?

J.A. Cares Issue #6

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This time on J.A. Cares. J.A. has dug through his pile of e-mails to bring you another caring letter from an adoring fan.

Comedy Poop – Lazy Policeman Music

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It’s the Music from the podcast.. It was made by Peter Renton…

Obscure Gamer – The Retail Experience

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So, I did my bit to boost the economy by buying an Xbox 360. I’ve never been an early adopter of a new console (a subject I will return to in a future column, I imagine) but I judged this was the right time to take the plunge. With pre-owned games cheap and some great new games on the way, it was logical.

Comedy Poop – Lazy Policeman

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I had a dream in which some people were trying to kill a family i was with… we were hiding behind the sofa and i made a call.. the policewoman on the end of the line would’nt send any officers because they might get shot.
I remember thinking ” oh shit! this is the end “.. [...]

Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse #3

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There is only so much of a budget for a movie and so one sure way to save on costs is to stuff everyone in a bunker or other tight space for about 80% of it. However, there comes the time that you either run out of supplies or your location is no longer secure.

Comedy Poop – The Insurance Call

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The Insurance Call By Jim Blythe and Graham Parry
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Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse #2

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So you’ve survived the swine flu Lord Obama has tested his loyal subjects with. This is a good thing and you may be worthy, but you are not yet ready. The Zombie Apocalypse is still upon us and you must be prepared, so, let’s continue.

Obscure Gamer – Sealed with Hatred

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Packaging. There are times when you appreciate it, and there are times when you hate it. The games industry has a long history of unusual packaging, but that’s not what this column is about. No, this is about frustration and annoyance.

Comedy Poop – Woof!

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Comedy Poop – Woof!
A Dog Catcher Comes home from Work
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Obscure Gamer – Sailing

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The recent Piratebay trial has highlighted the issue of software piracy once more. The eagerly anticipated Spore from Will Wright was available to download very soon after its release, and thousands took that opportunity. Will piracy sink the industry one day?

Comedy Poop – The Sand Castle

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The Sand Castle – Written By Jim Blythe & Graham Parry
Another Audio Sketch from Jolly Good Productions.. these are genius
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Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse – A J.A. Care’s #5 Special Event Part 1

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Even though 2012 is still a bit of a ways away people are already bombarding my office here at the ObscureInternet world headquarters about what they should do to try to survive the coming apocalypse.