Saturday, May 10, 2008

Blog Reviews Part 2

Hello All!

Today, we'll unwind with some blog reviews:

http://bethblog.com/ :

There's a good chance that one has heard news of the Elder Scrolls series - but what of the people who create them? At this site, the focus is on that group of people whio started it all - the Bethesda software developers and programmers. Here, you may read what their current hobbies are, and read interviews with team members. Very good for those interested in the annals of game development.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/

The focus here is more on the mainstream electronics and programs, as well as the issues pervading within the game industry; thus , the site seeks to cover as much ground as it can concerning the video game and computer industry. However, with this broad expanse of information comes a decrease in focus on any one topic; still a good site to use if you wish to get up to speed on the major happenings.

http://tagn.wordpress.com/ :

The focus of this site is the writer's experiences with the varios games, online and offline, that he has played and his impressions of them. His personal way of addressing his likes and dislikes on the topic at hand cannot help but strike the reader as friendly - as if one was right with him, with him addressing you in everyday close conversation. This familiarity is possibly his greatest strength, and he backs it up with sage insight and cutting critism for the subject at hand, leaving very little need for improvement. A truly excellent blog.

Enyal

Friday, May 9, 2008

RSS QnA

Hello All!

Been a bit since I wrote, but I've been quite busy with a few pressing matters; forgive for the delay!

Anyway, our topic for today is the RSS feed reader (such as Bloglines), and the advantages and disadvantages of using it. While it may be a useful aid in quickly recieving all recent info that has appeared on a site, there is always the knowledge that by not visiting the main site, you actually make the owner(s) LOSE money by bypassing the advertising that they employ to stay in business. This is something to keep in mind, but one cannot deny that using a feeder such as this can be quite useful

As it stands, I'll keep using my Bloglines, as useful it has been, to keep up to date with my various sites; I can visit them later to see what else is going on.

Seeya,
Enyal