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We're behind on ROTW. I know that Rob and I have been busy, and I think holdthephone has been devoured by his eZine workload (I do remember him saying something like he had a ton coming up--hope all is well, phone, if you're reading). In any case, I'm opening up the next seven ROTW topics to whoever wishes to do them.

Wait, wasn't there more than seven weeks?

Yes, but I condensed a few weeks down. Namely, the first three weeks in September (1 - 21), during which submissions were light. That's my decision on the matter for now, but it is negotiable. If anyone thinks we ought to split the weeks back up, do post and let me know.

The proposed schedule looks like this:

September: 1-21 -- Jason
(1-7)
Dynamite Cop (DC) by pickhut
Flicky (GEN) by maboroshi

(8-14)
Sega Rally 2 (DC) by pickhut

(15-21)
Uchuu Keibitai SDF by overdrive
Sonic Mega Collection Plus (PS2) by overdrive
Cubetractror (PC) by pickhut
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Sept 22 - 28 -- EmP
DuckTales Remastered (WU) by honestgamer
Disney Infinity (WU) by honestgamer
Super Mario Land 2 (GB) by dagoss
Wolfenstein 3D (360) by andrewtopointoh
Ys Book I & II (TCD) by maboroshi
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Sept 29 - Oct 5 -- EmP
Joe's Reviews:
Castlevania: The Adventure; Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge; Castlevania Legends; Silent Hill 2; Silent Hill 3
Mansion of the Hidden Souls (SCD) by pickhut
Grand Theft Auto V (PS3) by honestgamer
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Oct 6 - 12 -- Joe
Joe's Reviews:
Silent Hill 4; Silent Hill: Origins; Silent Hill: Homecoming; All 3 Firebrand games; Primal Fears
Mansion of the Hidden Souls (SAT) by pickhut
Home (PC) by pickhut
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure by darkstarripclaw
Papers, Please (PC) bydarkstarripclaw
X-Men Legends II (PS2) by overdrive
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Oct 13 - 19 -- Jason
Joe's Reviews:
Ghost Manor (TG); NecroVisioN; Ghost Master; Alien; Dead Island; Alan Wake's American Nightmare; Jaws
Dragon's Crown (VITA) by Germ
Miracle Warriors (SMS) by ThoughtFool1
Portal 2 (MAC) by bigcj34
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Oct 20 - 26 -- CJ
Joe's Reviews:
Quake; Texas Chainsaw; Clock Tower 3; Dead Space; Musya; FEAR; Resident Evil 4
Beyond: Two Souls (PS3) by Germ
The Last of Us (PS3) by Clayton
Alan Wake (360) by Clayton
The Stanley Parable (PC) by mrmiyamoto
Atom Zombie Smasher (PC) by pickhut
Disgaea D2 (PS3) by elkayji
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Oct 27 - Nov 2 -- Joe
Joe's Reviews:
Deadlight; Doom; Dead Rising; Primal; Castlevania: Bloodlines
Castle of Illusion (SMS) by ThoughtFool1
Ghost House (SMS) by pickhut
Nihilumbra (PC) by EmP
Vampire Rain (360) by EmP
Skylanders Swap Force (360) by honestgamer
Enslaved (PC) by Clayton
Rayman Legends (WU) by honestgamer
The Wolf Among Us (PC) by Roto13
Override (TG) by overdrive


Important New Rule
To anyone who accepts a week in October: my October reviews are optional. If you want to skip them all, that's fine. If you want to read one or two, or even all of them, then that's also fine. I'm really not worried about winning ROTW, and I realize that having an additional seven reviews makes for a daunting assignment. Thus, my reviews can be excluded (or included, if you so wish it) from your ROTW.

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

It'll be a few days, but sign me up for the September 1-21 batch, and the week of October 13-19 (and confirm that they're my responsibility if that works for you). I'd like to see us get back on top of the RotW topics, especially now that (with any luck) we'll be seeing more diversity in terms of authors and games being reviewed in such. Thanks for getting this organized, Joe!

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality

"What if everything you see is more than what you see--the person next to you is a warrior and the space that appears empty is a secret door to another world? What if something appears that shouldn't? You either dismiss it, or you accept that there is much more to the world than you think. Perhaps it really is a doorway, and if you choose to go inside, you'll find many unexpected things." - Shigeru Miyamoto on secret doors to another world2

No problem, and thank you for picking up a couple of weeks! :)

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

Yay, I like the ROTW...it is an interesting concept.

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I can see me coming back to RotW at some point. Just felt myself starting to get a bit burnt out on doing it after a few years. Having major work changes coming to my office where we all get to learn new ways of doing the same old things we've been doing for years probably isn't helping, either.

Blah.

I'm not afraid to die because I am invincible
Viva la muerte, that's my goddamn principle

I'll do 20-26 October.

There three types of people in this world: those who can count, and those who can't.

Now that I'm wrapping up my review assignments for the week, I should be able to get to my ROTW topics. I should have one up tomorrow night.

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

So... is this still a thing?

For us. For them. For you.

I keep forgetting to do my portion. I'm not sure if CJ is still game or not.

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

I can jump on Ceej's week if he's not going to show, and, as it's some months later, I'll go ahead and assume that's the deal.

If someone wants to update what needs covering, I'll pick a few out and save us a little more from this shambles so long as I'm not expected to carry them all on my own.

For us. For them. For you.

I'll work something out.

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.

I'm currently working on CJ's ROTW. I should have it done soon.

The only thing my milkshake brings to the yard is a subpoena.