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Oddball Review: Microsoft BlueTrack Wireless Mouse

May 8, 2012May 9, 2012 Chief Oddball 1 Comment

My faithful Logitech MX400 laser mouse recently started acting up, failing to register a left-click every so often. Because this is one of those problems that becomes über annoying über rapidly, I ordered a replacement. I was going to simply get the MX500, essentially the evolution of my current mouse, because I use one at work and like it.

After-Action Report: Mass Effect 3

April 13, 2012January 23, 2013 Chief Oddball 4 Comments

I finished Mass Effect tonight. Not just the third game in the trilogy, but the trilogy itself. The essence of what Mass Effect has meant to me for the last five years, ever since I became enamored with the first game in 2007.

Multi-Xboxing and the Epic Game Backlog

April 2, 2012April 2, 2012 Chief Oddball

I recently added a second Xbox 360 to my home console array, marking the first time that I’ve had two Xboxes up and running simultaneously. I was really interested in getting one of the new slim-style Xboxes, and rather than trade in my old “fat” console, I decided to move it downstairs to the living room.

Impressions: Mass Effect 3 Demo

February 15, 2012September 11, 2012 Chief Oddball 3 Comments

Yesterday was not only Valentine’s Day, but also the release date of the Mass Effect 3 demo. This story-driven sci-fi action/adventure opus hooked me with the first of three games in late 2007, and the full version of the third and concluding installment hits retail shelves on March 6th of this year.

Sounds of Silent Hill

February 10, 2012February 9, 2012 Chief Oddball

As part of my ever-revolving playlist of background music during working hours, I’ve recently begun listening to the haunting soundtracks of the Silent Hill video game series. A survival horror franchise of the most disturbing variety, Silent Hill has always had sound design to match, thanks to the unique audio styling of Akira Yamaoka.

A Few Hours in Skyrim

February 6, 2012February 6, 2012 Chief Oddball

I have never cared much for dragon-slaying, wizards and warlocks and all that stuff, preferring instead to visit the future and fly to the stars. But I might just change my mind about fantasy settings thanks to Skyrim, the fifth and latest of Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls role playing games for the PC and consoles.

Oddball Review: Sony Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1)

December 20, 2011December 21, 2011 Chief Oddball 6 Comments

For at least a couple of years now I’ve wanted an E Ink e-reader, despite having little to no trouble reading e-books on my iPhone. Personally I’m all for the e-book revolution, but when you want to focus on reading, you’re best served by trying to recreate the aesthetic of an actual book.

Retro Game Review: The Legacy: Realm of Terror

December 19, 2011July 3, 2013 Chief Oddball 12 Comments

[subtitle]Part 1 of the Oddball Review Survival Horror Series[/subtitle] One Sunday evening in September of 1993, I was browsing the shelves of the local mall’s Babbage’s store in hopes of finding a new computer game to play on the Dell 486 that I had only recently set up in my bedroom.

Oddball Review: JVC KW-XR810 Car Stereo

November 6, 2011May 29, 2014 Chief Oddball 21 Comments

The JVC KW-XR810 is an apt replacement for the GTO's factory stereo and offers improved sound with a wider range of equalization options and two different (and very effective) loudness modes that the original system lacked.

First Thoughts: F.E.A.R. 3

July 4, 2011September 29, 2011 Chief Oddball

Longtime readers of my blog are likely familiar with my great appreciation of the F.E.A.R. video game series, originally created and launched in 2005 by Monolith. The original game, which was the subject of one of my first reviews on this site, was succeeded by two expansion packs and a full-blown sequel in 2009, the latter of which I also reviewed.

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