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Of course, DICE is more than just an awards show.
you’re free to also understand why I, an idiot, was not invited to these panels.
Im allowed to go!
I had a pass and everything, mom!
Their title, not mine!
And Im so glad I did, because it ishilariousandfascinatingin equal measure.
Dont get me wrong, this book isnt from abettertime in gaming, just from a weirdly different one.
My best guess is this is more of a book for parents trying to keep up?
But its aimed at fans of all types?
Its hard to say who this is really for other than me, 20 years after it came out.
It includes tips and tricks, but not many.
It includes game descriptions, but kind of just overviews.
The February title page, however, is almost cartoonishly blank.
Not a lot to throw in there.
Other parts talk about the big, exciting upcoming games that are sure to blow our minds.
It did not come out soon.
Or ever, really.
Remember Duke Nukem Forever?
Back then, the idea of a game taking three years to come out was mind boggling.
We were so innocent.
We hadnt even reachedElder Scrolls: Oblivion horse armor yet.
And, again, this is a book covering a year in gaming.
I cant imagine someone doing that today because… why?
Even back then people had high-speed internet.
This feels like an artifact from back when this would still feel like an artifact.
Its also interesting to read this and see what people were mad about back then.
Theres a section on esports that basically starts with the author implying that they arent actual sports.
I know thats a conversation some people still have, but nobody really cares about that anymore.
Its almost relaxing to read this big, stupid book.
Its not a well-made nostalgic guide to the past like youd see from Limited Run Games or Bitmap Books.
Its almost like if Marty McFlys sports almanac kept getting things slightly wrong by just a bit.
Its entertaining and refreshing and so, so stupid.
Obviously, these books used to be common.
Because I can and there is nothing else going on in my life.
Nothing about Civ 7 suits VR.
