Atlas Burke

PROFILE:

After growing up near Detroit, Jeff studied cellular biology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After spending a year working at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, Jeff decided to change tacks and pursue a career discussing games and technology. Jeff's hobbies run from gaming to music (voice, bass, guitar) to rugby.

Posts by Atlas Burke:

Guns of Icarus Online gets new maps, commendation system

by 23 days ago

A while back co-writer Sean Lama and I had the chance to take a look at Guns of Icarus Online, a game in which you and 3 buddies crew a …

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Gaming Trend Podcast 04/30/2013–4 is the new 3

by and 25 days ago

    Well, it's looking like we're going to be repeating all the jokes about sequels next year, but that's just fine with Atlas and Sam--they'll keep holding down the fort.  This …

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    Strange Bedfellows, or: how I learned to stop worrying and accept Gearbox owning Homeworld

    by 25 days ago

      In the wake of last week's announcement that Gearbox would be taking control of the venerable Homeworld franchise, the prevailing attitude I've encountered has been confusion. And now that the …

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      Homeworld Creators Blackbird Interactive announce presale package for HARDWARE

      by 26 days ago

      You may have guessed it by now, but I really like Homeworld.  So you'd better believe I'm intrigued by the upcoming title from BlackBird Interactive, Hardware.  And I'm not the …

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      Games for the Masses–Weekend Deals 04/26/13

      by 29 days ago

      Welcome back to Games for the Masses, where we help you pay less to play more!  We all know you can't beat free, and following that logic leaves us with …

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      New screens and Video for Neverwinter’s open beta

      by 30 days ago

        I don't know about you, but I'm excited for Neverwinter to enter open beta. When I had the chance to play it the game was a blast, balancing a compelling …

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        Gaming Trend Podcast 04/23/2013–Nintendo hits the mother(2)lode.

        by , and 32 days ago

          Welcome back to the Gaming Trend podcast!  On the show this week Atlas, Victor, and first-timer Sam get together to discuss what they've been playing, the news of Shinji Mikami …

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          You can vote to pick who goes on the NHL 14 cover

          by 33 days ago

          With EA owning the licence for the NHL and the NHLPA, gamers looking for a hockey sim really only have one option.  Luckily, it's a pretty good option, but there's one thing it's …

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          Dawnstar’s launch trailer boasts the funkiest track you’ll hear this week.

          by 35 days ago

            Dawnstar looks like an interesting title.  Mixing equal parts funky jazz, loose morals, and space-flight action, it's hard not to compare the game to the classic anime Cowboy Bebop.  And …

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            Games for the Masses–Weekend Deals 04/19/12

            by 35 days ago

            Welcome back to Games for the Masses--we help you pay less to play more!  If last week's selection of proletariat-friendly prices were somewhat lackluster, a single game makes up for …

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            Good Guy Razer will honor unauthorized discount code in UK.

            by 35 days ago

              Min-Liang Tan, the CEO and co-founder of Razer, released a statement today detailing the release of an unauthorized discount code in the UK.  The code, which gave the user a staggering 90% …

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              Meet “The Aurora World” and it’s unique pets

              by 35 days ago

              Do you see that?  That is a gigantic glowing green dragon.  And you can ride it!   Yes, in GBE Games' newest MMO, The Aurora World, you can get get …

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