As many people already know, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will be beginning this Friday, Feb. 7. The wait for this Olympics has been rather tense, with controversies surrounding Russian homosexual intolerance and dangerous shootings, particularly some advances in completely boycotting the games this year. Despite some issues, the games will proudly continue on. After…
As the Olympics approach, everyone is super excited about the rigour and the Olympic podium. However, have you ever wondered why we play sports? Why are we willing to invest so much money, time and effort into a few people fighting for a ball, a puck, etc.? Watch this interesting video, that does an amazing…
As winter Olympics approach us, we seem to approach something I like to call extreme athleticism. For those of who are unaware of Olympics, excuse me as I lift up the stone under which you have been living- Olympics began in Athens in 19 1896, and this year, the Winter Olympics are being held in…
For some reason this weekend, I was reminded of all the great old pop punk music from back in the day (Panic! at the Disco, Fall out Boy, All American Rejects, etc.) Since then I have been obsessing over all of my old favorite songs and many other things from my childhood. I hope my…
The Gamestop Expo is an event that was started to show Gamestop store managers some new games and software from their partners. The expo occurs in Las Vegas at the Sands Expo center. This year, they opened the expo up for one more day for the public to enjoy. Electronic Arts, Activision-Blizzard, Sony, and Microsoft…
Hello summoners! New to the game? Have no fear! Understanding LoL is a series of posts that I will create in the next few weeks talking about small aspects of the game rather than mechanics. This includes champions or items to buy. Today, we’re talking about which champions to play FOR BEGINNERS. These champions require…
This year I was lucky enough to experience the Calgary Stampede for each of the 10 days. How you ask? I was working there in the Lammle’s Western Wear Store and it was a fantastic experience. Each day I took some pictures of what I found interesting at the grounds. You couldn’t even tell what…
Hello video game of the year! Wow! This is actually the most amazing game I’ve come across yet in 2013. After finishing the new Tomb Raider, Deadpool, and Bioshock Infinite, I honestly thought that there was no way any game could exceed my expectations. I’m happy to say that I was very wrong. Who knew…
In any game, whether it be Soccer, Street Fighter 2, Chess or League of Legends, the art of predicting your opponents movements is a vital skill. In fighting game terminology, we call this YOMI, which is a Japanese term that David Sirlin (a game designer) defines as “knowing the mind of your opponent.” Before I teach…
The release of the Wii U marked the first entry in the 8th generation of video gaming, and the 46th year since the inauguration of the world’s first home video game console, the Brown box. Both of them are undoubtedly what we describe as videogames, one of the most cherished pieces of technology in a…
It has been scientifically proven that an hour of gaming a day does wonders for the brain. Video games can help build your lateral thinking skills, an essential part of IQ testing. Gaming can also improve one’s ability to strategize and perceive a situation, helping us grasp the whole picture and find the quickest route…
To start off the new year, you should consider investing in supporting independent developers. Other than all of the epic deals on Steam, there are several different indie deal/bundles that exist on the internet! You have the Humble Bundle, which I previously wrote in this post. Every so often they have bundles with about 5…
Ever heard of a game called Plants vs Zombies? It’s a wonderful tower defense action game created by PopCap that involves your skills of placing different plants to prevent zombies from invading! Sounds interesting enough, right? Well, what if you had the opportunity to give this game for free to all of the children who…
As a summer camp leader, there are some must-be-played classical and exciting games. 1. Water balloon fight Even though making water balloons is time consuming, the fun is totally worth the effort. Two teams on two sides each have a bucket full of water balloons and try to soak the opponent. Water balloons are very…
Hunger Games (Parody of Grenade)