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I'm a gaming geek, a movie buff, and a teenager who prefers intellectual diversity over social conformity. I hope that you don't think I'm emo because I uttered the cursed phrase "conform", I just don't walk with the crowd like others do.

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Console reviews: The Nintendo DS: 5 of 9
The console wars are at their height and Nintendo is pulling out all stops to be at the top of the market. Nintendo to many has become the epitome of Nostalgia and I'm sure that many children will remember years from now when they're grown adults. While the adults of today remember the Game & Watch, the children of today wil... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 368 of 662
Tiel advanced with an out-of-place casual walk. He bore a slight and disturbing smile on his face. Suddenly; without cue or warning, it vanished as he dashed forward. At this point I can only tell you that Tiel killed man after man in ways so horrible that I can't write them. You can get a good idea of what he did just by us... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 338 of 582
Young Ekarma sped along the dwarf cliff with nothing in mind but the next step. Beautiful scenery surrounded him in the peaceful but lively night. Crickets were chirping a soothing lullaby for all to hear. The long and lazy grass was wet with dew and it shone brighter than any diamond under the light of the moon. Many small ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Despair: 45 of 77
Ekarma rose from his brother's dead body with a single tear clinging to his cheek. It had pained him to use his Demeara on his own kin but he had been trained to dispense proper justice. Thanks to carefully placed blows with his blade he gained both Tiel's Magic energy and his Spiritual energy, therefore trapping his entiret... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: School: 38 of 65
A shaking surface jolts me back to the world from a peaceful slumber, My crusty eyes slowly open with red veins lining them, I feel as though a pit should be where I walk because of the repetitivness, I take a shower, Then I get dressed, Harrased by my mother to go faster, Eat breakfast, Brush teeth, Get backpack, And then g... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Benefits of playing video games: 61 of 101
Gaming has really made an impact on my life. I remember many depressing rainy days that turned to fun exciting days thanks to the games that I played. Many characters in games such as Kratos from God of War have had an impact on my personality for the better and sets goals for me. I've been gaming ever since my parents bough... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres How massively multi-player online games (MMOGs) have affected the gaming industry: 7 of 11
I don't care for MMORPG's. I don't like them and while you may be asking "What are you smoking dude? MMO's let you talk to your friends and play a feature length game at the same time. Just how can that be bad?" Well, I'll tell you in my own words. Through evolution in gaming technology we have spawned a new breed of multi p... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: Grand Theft Auto IV: 9 of 14
Grand Theft Auto 4 could very well be the most anticipated game of the year. It was meant to be released many months ago but was postponed until 2008 after receiving commentary of looking unfinished and rough around the edges. Many diverse multiplayer game types were promised such as Cops N' Crooks, Races, Team Deathmatch, a... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Secrets: 72 of 109
When the crowd saw Tiel and his brother on the lead horse they went wild. They could both feel the vibrations of stamping feet and the force of the applause pulse through their bodies. Ekarma spurred the horse with a "Hyah!" and rode on ahead to the town center. They circled a couple times around the center fountain and next... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Best video games ever: 75 of 113
My favorite videogame of all time is a hidden gem that I feel never truly received proper recognition. It wasn't even released on a home console, rather a handheld. It was released exclusively on the Nintendo DS and this glorious gift from God and his angel friends goes by the name engraved in diamonds "Mario & Luigi: Partne... More..