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I'm a freelance writer and as you can see my pen name is Maxwell Payne, which some of you may see as a play on a name of a popular video game character, but I assure you that it was chosen for reasons which may never be known. I write a variety of articles

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game console is better: PlayStation 3 or Wii?: 1 of 56
Since both of these consoles have come out there has been a raging debate as to which console is better. While it is hard to exactly say which one is better since each gamer expects different things and has different needs, I will be defending the Nintendo Wii as a better game console and I'll be looking at a few factors tha... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which is the better video game platform: Console or PC?: 4 of 30
Is a console or PC best for video games? I'm actually a big fan of console platforms which may be surprising since I'm about to tell you all why the PC makes a better gaming platform. Add to this fact that I am also an Apple and OSX user and not a PC/Windows user and you're probably already starting to think I've lost my min... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Record collecting: Who is keeping vinyl alive and why?: 4 of 20
Keeping vinyl records alive. Once thought to be a collector's item of a small number of vinyl fanatics in this time of great technological advancements, those who are keeping vinyl alive are actually more numerous and a more diverse group then originally thought. If you have ever seen the movie 'Ghost World' in which the one... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Comic book collecting: What makes a comic book rare?: 2 of 10
Could you be holding a rare comic book in your hands at this moment? There are a few key criteria that make a comic book rare. The first and most useful in determining if that comic book in your storage closet is rare and potentially worth a lot is whether or not that comic book was a limited edition run or print. Many comic... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Why bluffing is a vital part of playing card games: 4 of 19
Bluffing is an important part of playing card games such as poker. It is a skill that you should work on in order to become a great player. In card games such as poker, luck plays a much smaller part in winning then skill does. A poker player's skill is what gives him/her an edge and helps them take down pots and in the end ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Is poker a sport?: 12 of 55
Is poker an actual sport? While I am a huge fan and love playing poker, I don't believe poker is a sport much like chess is not a sport. Rather much like chess, poker is a thinking game, a game of skill with a little bit of luck mixed in. Many people who argue that poker is a sport only say so because it has gained popularit... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Poker: When you should go all in: 6 of 18
How to know when to go all in. Going 'All-In' is one of the most widely known plays in No Limit Texas Hold Em and is one that is often misused. There are plenty of times when going all-in or calling an all-in is an excellent move, but there are also plenty of times when it is a poor use of your chips. There are a few scenari... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games How to keep a poker face: 9 of 26
Develop and keep a good poker face to trick and fool your opponents. In the movie Rounder's it is said that in the game of Poker the cards don't even matter because you are playing the man and not the cards. In other words what you hold or what you don't hold doesn't matter if you back up your bets with a solid poker face. M... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How playing chess can make you wiser: 9 of 22
The game of chess, like life, is full of decisions. Some decisions are small while others are large, but in the end these decisions affect the outcome of the game, whether it is a game of chess or the game known as life. Living a wiser life and making good decisions is something that takes time and practice. The game of ches... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Becoming a poker pro: 7 of 13
Since the poker craze started many of us have fantasized or thought about how cool it would be to become a Poker Pro. Being realistic to yourself is the first step to eventual success; and even if you don't become the next Johnny Chan or Chris Moneymaker you can still become a good poker player with a rewarding experience an... More..