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The 10 Commandments of EVE
EVE Online tends to appeal to MMO players who like the depth and complexity of a sci-fi game where players have the freedom to act as they wish in a vast galaxy. But that freedom comes with a price; EVE can be a harsh setting, particularly for newer players trying to get a handle on the game. For the newer player who's recently completed the tutorial, EVE largely remains a mystery... one which only reading, learning from other players, and just 'going for it' can solve. Still, it's always good when someone passes on advice to newer players as many of us learned our lessons the hard way. To that end, we bring you The 10 Commandments of EVE. Truth be told, there are a lot more than ten essential things to know about the game, but this is a good start. Feel free to add your own "commandments" or lessons learned in the comments below. Behold The 10 Commandments of EVE >> %Gallery-30634%
Joystiq Interview: SMARTBOMB authors Heather Chaplin and Aaron Ruby
Heather Chaplin and Aaron Ruby are the husband and wife coauthors of Smartbomb: The Quest for Art, Entertainment, and Big Bucks in the Videogame Revolution. Following five years of extensive research, they have examined the videogame industry through intimate portraits of the people behind the revolution; making their way from the hackers at MIT in the 1960s to the billions Microsoft gambled to get in the door. We got a chance to talk with them about the cultural acceptance and future of videogames.Check out our review of the book as well.
Joystiq Review: SMARTBOMB: The Quest for Art, Entertainment, and Big Bucks in the Videogame Revolution
SMARTBOMB: The Quest for Art, Entertainment, and Big Bucks in the Videogame Revolution is the product of five years of insider research by Heather Chaplin, a career journalist who has written for publications like the New York Times and Salon, and her husband Aaron Ruby, a gamer who has written about video games extensively, including reviews for Entertainment Weekly. Although some of the stories in the book will be old news for hardcore gamers, by using intimate and individual portraits of many of the biggest names in video games, they've managed to tell a story that not only doesn't feel old, but is genuinely insightful. Check out our interview with Heather and Aaron as well.
