Atlas Burke

PROFILE:

Named after a Greek titan, a book of maps, or his Great-Grandfather, Atlas grew up near Detroit. After studying Cell Biology at the University of Michigan and spending a year looking into microscopes, Atlas decided to volunteer--playing video games. hobbies run from gaming to music (voice, bass, guitar) to rugby. Atlas is a strong supporter of indie and low-cost gaming, an area he thinks is underserved by the media.

Posts by Atlas Burke:

Let these Final Fantasy X HD screens and trailer fill you with nostalgia.

by 11 days ago

If I tell you guys a secret, do you promise not to laugh or shun me forever?  Okay, but remember that you promised.  Here goes: Final Fantasy X is my …

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UFC 13 teaser is ready to rumble at E3

by 11 days ago

Being from a rural Michigan town, UFC was always something that I was aware of, but if you're a fan of no-holds barred cage matches, E3 is going to be …

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EDGE Magazine has Witcher 3 sceenshots and they are glorious.

by 12 days ago

I can't lie to you, folks, The Witcher 3 is starting to really get my blood flowing.  Continuing the tradition of dark fantasy, it looks like it will feature a much …

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Russian guy pirates The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile, attempts to justify it

by 13 days ago

Back in 2009, when I got my XBox 360, one of the first XBox Live Arcade titles I bought was a bloody beat 'em up called The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai. …

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Mysterious new content for Deus Ex: Human Revolution?

by 15 days ago

    One of the hidden gems of 2011 was Deus Ex: Human Revolution.  Equal parts sci-fi, body horror, and honey-yellow haze, Deus Ex mixed stealth and action in some pretty unique …

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    Gaming Trend Podcast 6/04/2013–Is it a bit DUSTy in here?

    by and 15 days ago

      This week on the Gaming Trend Podcast Victor and Atlas get a visit from a special guest: Ryan Geddes.  Mr. Geddes, Sr. Brand Marketer at CCP games, is here to …

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      The Bluth movie that never was–Dust: an Elysian Tail Review

      by 15 days ago

      Like nearly everybody else in my age bracket, I grew up watching a ton of Don Bluth movies. The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, The Land Before Time, All …

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      Games for the Masses–Weekend Deals 05/31/13

      by 18 days ago

      Welcome back to Games for the Masses, where we help you pay less to play more. The starter this week, if you can't tell, is Alan Wake.  Steam has this …

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      Anita Sarkeesian’s second video continues covering Damsels in Distress

      by 19 days ago

        Anita Sarkeesian continues exposing the soft, creepy underbelly of the industry in her second Tropes vs. Women in Video Games.  In this installment, Sarkeesian continues her examination of the "Damsel …

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        New HARDWARE: Shipbreakers footage seriously looks like Homeworld, you guys.

        by 20 days ago

        I love Homeworld.  This is no secret.  So maybe I was a bit too excited when I saw that a bunch of the people who made that RTS classic announced …

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        Humble Indie Bundle 8 arrives, features lots of walking

        by 21 days ago

          You guys know I'm a big fan of the Humble Bundle, so you know I'm glad to announce that this week we've got a new installment in their flagship deal: …

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          Gaming Trend Podcast 05/28/2013–Giving the dog an XBONE.

          by , , and 22 days ago

            This week on the Gaming Trend Podcast it's all about the XBox ONE reveal.  Join Victor, Mike, Justin and Atlas as they weigh in about the name, the box, and …

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