The latest stop on my X-Men vision quest takes me back to stories that started it all!
Bang!: The Dice Game Added to the List of Awesome Board Games You Should Play
For 3-8 players, Bang!: The Dice Game puts everyone in the middle of a wild west gunfight. Players take turns firing their guns at others, though they don’t necessarily know if they’re shooting at friend or foe. Pay close attention to who everyone else is shooting at, as it may give you clues into whose on your side. This one is a big hit in our group thanks to its fast and fun gameplay. It’s sub-$20 price point also doesn’t hurt. In terms of bang for your buck (pun intended), Bang!: The Dice Game is pretty tough to beat. Adding this one to the list for me was a no-brainer.
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Bang!: The Dice Game Review
Released in 2002, the original Bang! was a card game that put you in the thick of a wild western shootout. Players take turns shooting at each other, though hidden roles made it so that you weren’t sure if you were shooting at friends or foes. After the dust has settled, the winner or winning side would be determined based on whoever was left standing. While Bang! was beloved by many who played it, the game was also criticized for taking too long to complete. Over a decade later, the solution to that problem arrives in the form of Bang!: The Dice Game. This re-imagining of the card game captures the thrills of the original in 15-20 minutes.
Jett vs. Lord_Ryan in Ultra Street Fighter IV
Ever since I started using Rolento, Rose has proven to be a problematic match-up. This is the latest battle between my Ultra Street Fighter IV main characters.
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In Third Person Comic Book Show: Ms. Marvel
The new adventures of Kamala Khan are the focus of today’s episode. Find out why this new take on a classic franchise makes for one of the best things Marvel has going!
Ultra Street Fighter IV and the Thirst For Points
In the online world of Street Fighter IV, there are two primary metrics that define your skill level: Player Points and Battle Points. Player Points (also known as PP) is a numerical score that indicates your overall skill as a player, regardless of which character you choose. Battle Points (or BP for short) is a character-specific score that rates your ability with that character. At the end of each match, players earn or lose a varying amount of PP and BP based on whether they won or lost, as well as the point differential between opponents. For instance, if a player with a low PP beats a player with a high PP, then the winner in this case would get a lot of points. However, if the tables were turned and the player with a lot of PP beat a player with a low score, then their payout would be far less fruitful. From there, everyone’s PP and BP scores are compiled into regional and global leaderboards.
As if the combat in Street Fighter IV wasn’t addictive enough, this meta element of the experience has only made the game that much harder to shake. Within days of Ultra Street Fighter IV‘s release and the resetting of scores, I found myself hunkered down in front of the television in hopes of earning more points.
Jett vs. Sketchbook18 in Ultra Street Fighter IV
Facing off against a high-ranked Dee Jay.
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Jett vs. SHOTOJON and LuisDavid82 in Ultra Street Fighter IV
My Rose and SHOTOJON’s Ryu square off in a footsies-based battle.
The #1 ranked Akuma on PSN turns me into Swiss cheese.
Me Time
For years, I’ve gone to great lengths to ensure that I create a steady stream of content for In Third Person. I’ve bought dozens of games to play that I wouldn’t have purchased otherwise in hopes that my time with them will be worth writing about someday. I’ve played dozens of games that ended up being bad and justifying my time with it by creating a post or video about it. I also literally spend every day working on this site in one way or another.
For those of you who support this site with your visits, views and/or purchases, thank you. I truly appreciate it and I hope to continue making all of your visits worthwhile. However, trying to maintain this pace has taken quite a toll on the quality of the content I produce and on my person well-being. Instead of going forward as I always have until I drive myself nuts, I’m going to take some time to think things through instead.
In Third Person Comic Book Show: Episode 1
In this debut episode, I discuss the process I took to getting into comics, which wasn’t very long ago. If you’re intimidated by how large the medium is and don’t know where to start, this episode might be the nudge you need to finally jump in. Let me know if you’d be interested in more comic book content in this format!
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