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[theageofgaming]

Two questions for the people that bother to read this:

I tried adding pictures to my last long form article to break things up. Did you like it/Should I try it again?

Any games/ideas/issues or things you would like me to write about?

[theageofgaming]

AWESOMEoutof10 is no more. The site will shut down in a week. I am out of the job. It is difficult for words right now.

Mostly though, and I want this to be known, I am grateful for the opportunities I was given and the wonderful people I met there.

[theageofgaming]

When asked to describe my college major I say either one of two things:

To people over 30 I say "interactive entertainment"

To people under 30 I say "game design"

[theageofgaming]

My article made it to a best of list! My article that has nothing to do with E3 made it to a best of list the week of E3. I am so excited right now!

http://wurkat.com/this-week-in-video-game-criticism-ubisofts-women-problem/

(Its about half way down the page.)

[theageofgaming]

So, it's been a long time ...

And for that I must apologize. But many good things have happened along the way:

I got accepted to and then committed to going to my top choice college. CHAMPLAIN FOR THE WIN!

I got a semi-serious job writing articles about videogames that I am immensely proud of and humbled by at the same time. It is good to know that I can do this and someone out there thinks my work is good enough to be published. Also I know that I am just one person in a chorus of millions and am incredibly lucky to have gotten this opportunity. So yeah, proud and humble.

Here is my very first published article: http://www.awesomeoutof10.com/gaming-like-its-1999/

As for what will become of this blog, I am not entire sure just yet. But know that I will continue to put in the effort and if you'd like to come along for the ride, well, then I'd be happy to have you.

With love, Steven

[theageofgaming]

Sunset Sarsaparilla Recipe

This recipe serves 2.

What you will need: A bottle with a cap/lid, a funnel and a sieve.

Ingredients:

250ml / 8.5 fl oz. Cola (Not Diet)

100ml / 3.5 fl oz. Birch Beer

150ml / 5 fl oz. Ginger steeped in water and then allowed to cool

1 Tablespoon Fresh Orange Juice

1 Teaspoon Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 Teaspoon each Nutmeg and Cinnamon

1 Teaspoon Ginger

1 Star Anise

Mint sucking candy, dissolved in the mix

Ice

Making the Sunset Sarsaparilla:

In a large bottle with the aid of a funnel, pour in the cola, birch beer and ginger tea. Add the Angostura Bitters, squeeze of fresh orange and lemon juice as well as the spices, star anise and mint.

Mix it all together, close the bottle and return it to the fridge to chill and infuse overnight. Allow the mixture to lose some carbonation, this will add to the flavor and authenticity!

Strain the mixture through a sieve into a clean vessel of your choice, then serve over ice with a twist of lemon.

I am sorry the cinnamon is going to clog your filter and make the process very difficult. But believe me, it is worth it.

This is my Americanized version of this recipe: http://www.gourmetgaming.co.uk/post/24561548266/fallout-new-vegas-sunset-sarsaparilla-since

[magpizza]

So I was looking up stuff for Gone Home on the Tumblr and I found your amazing art piece. And then I followed your tag and holy shit! Everything is amazing. This is a kind little note to say how much I appreciate your artistic abilities. Notably I want to thank you for the Ellie/Riley The Last of Us art. The one from November made me cry a little bit. Also the Maria Hill/Natasha Rominov is great too. Lastly I also love that all your work is so positive and loving for everyone. Keep it up!

Th--thank you. /)///////(\

[theageofgaming]

Six games now. Two sets of triumvirates.

The AAA; Bioshock Infinite, The Last of Us, Grand Theft Auto V.

The indie; Papers, Please, Gone Home, The Stanley Parable.

So, opinion time. Indie or AAA? PC or Console? Panel of judges or just myself? This year I only had the chance to play The Last of Us and Gone Home. They were both absolutely astounding and if anyone out there decides to give either a Game of the Year award that is okay with me.