The concluding portion of my two-piece article, Pregnancy and Gaming.  Click HERE (Pregnancy and Gaming Part One) for the first part of the article.

As some of you may know, in October I had my beautiful baby girl.  Throughout my pregnancy, I noticed quite a few changes in my gaming habits and abilities.  Part One of the article included the first and second trimester.  Now that the baby is here, and the dust has settled, I can let the rest of you in on the final trimester and the first few weeks of motherhood.  It’s been a crazy roller coaster since then; so buckle up!  Read the full story

I’ve learned that most geeks have one thing, if any, in common.  Strategically placed on our book shelves, desks, and furniture there lays an army of some of our most prized possessions. Action figures!  Read the full story

In the wonderful world of video games, new and innovative weapons is a must.  The art of finding new ways to “shoot up” your enemies has become something that will make or break a game.  Read the full story

The gaming industry as a whole is becoming a huge market, and a big part of that is what is known as “professional gaming.” Gaming tournaments have been going on for over a decade. Today the number of players, tournaments, and sponsors have exploded oand it’s becoming a lucritive profession for a lot of people. As a part of an already professional and competitive gaming clan, PMS Clan, I get asked quite frequently what someone can do to become a professional gamer. Although I, myself, am not a professional gamer, I have known, played, and worked with quite a few pro’s. Here is a few tips and links to hopefully help you lay a good foundation to live the gamer dream!

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As an expecting mother, coming up with a good name for my future child is something I’ve spent a lot of time pondering. There are a lot of things that come into play when picking your kid’s names! You start to think about your role models, family names, what the initials sound like, what bad words rhyme with it, and so much more. I was named after my father’s favorite flower, which is nice that I was named after something that my dad held close to his heart.

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Let me first start off with a little re-introduction. Up until the last few months, I was a long time contributer for GEN. If you look back to when the site first started I was writing articles quite a bit. Then something happened that made me put my writing for GEN aside for a while. I found out I was pregnant!

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Recently, my clan started a fun challenge just for us girl’s to play on the Gamerscore Challenge to win a YEAR of gamefly. Essentially, me and 20 other girls will be racing each other to get the most points in 30 days. Me? I’m #11! (Wahoo! Go me!) However, my uncle was in town this weekend and I had a bunch of crap to do, so I won’t stay #11 for long. Read the full story

In my life as a gamer, college student, and all around bad influence, I can tell a good time from a boring one. If there’s anything I can say after my experiences, it’s that those gamer’s know how to party. I say this as someone who has attended many kinds of game oriented social events. From the six person LAN in a friend’s mom’s basement to the meltdown that was E3. Maybe it’s because I’m the happiest when I have a controler in my hand, but I have more fun sitting in a group of 10 people battling on Guitar Hero then I ever did at random house parties and clubs. Read the full story

As gaming becomes more of a entertainment industry, the population of “gamers” grows every day. There are many types of gamers, but the “Jaded Gamer” is either your worst enemy or your best friend. Read the following characterisics of this special type of gamer, and see if you make the cut.

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Looking back on my life as a gamer, I can recall a time when games were simple. It did not matter what specs your TV had or how loud your subwoofer was. Games still played, looked, and sounded the same on almost any set up. Today, however, that is not the case. Read the full story