All About the Cataclysm – by Rabid Ferret
I was originally planning to write a series of articles on strategies for some of the various champions in League of Legends, but then Blizzard had to go and drop World of Warcraft patch 4.0.3a a.k.a....
View ArticleCalling All WoW Players: A T3 Guild
I am taking this opportunity to start up the official Top Tier Tactics WoW guild. Why should you join, you might ask? Well, you will look forward to raiding twice a week in a laid back environment. You...
View ArticleEverything You Wanted to Know About LoL but Were Afraid to Ask
Welcome to part 1 of my 74 part series on how to not suck at playing League of Legends. For those who don't know, League of Legends is an evolution of an insanely popular Warcraft 3 mod called Defense...
View ArticleHealing in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
Healing right now is hard. It's as simple as that. Maybe it will eventually get as easy as it was in Wrath, but right now it's tough. That doesn't mean you can't learn it, that doesn't mean it's any...
View ArticleTop Tier Tips: Get a brain, moran!
WiNGSPANTT and Rabid Ferret answer life and death questions from fans, foes, and robots.
View ArticleQuite Possibly the Most Disturbing Thing on the Wii
It was only a matter of time. Someone was going to do it sooner or later. After all, the Wii isn't "just for kids," right? Well if you've ever been on a double date* and thought "Hmm, this really could...
View ArticleSchool of Poker: Pre-flop play at small stakes
You suck at poker. It's ok to admit it, we all sucked when we first started. The most common reason players suck is because they play shit hands. So today we're going to talk about playing hands that...
View ArticleiPad 2 Review: a gamer’s perspective
I'm not sure why you're reading this. By now, you either have an iPad, want one, or despise everything it stands for and think that anyone who owns one is a dark herald of Steve Jobs and his Apple cult...
View ArticleSchool of Poker: Preflop play at small stakes [Part 2]
This articles is a continuation of School of Poker: Preflop play at small stakes Part 1. Today, Rabid Ferret looks at considerations for hands that fall below Group 3, but are still playable in certain...
View ArticleSchool of Poker: Learn your odds
You still suck at poker. I know, after reading my last article, you figured you'd be ready to go on to the World Series and win yourself a purty bracelet. But no, you still suck more than a cheap...
View ArticleInside a gaming site, inside a review of: Inside a Star Filled Sky
Has your mind been fucked today? Because it's about to, since the game we're talking about today is Inside a Star Filled Sky. To quote the game's promo: You take a hard, tactical shump, then add over...
View ArticleDuke Nukem Forever Launch Trailer
We're pleased to bring you the epitome of high-brow culture, class, and dignity... The Duke Nukem Forever launch trailer! As if. It's rude, it's crass, it's lewd, and it pretty much speaks for itself,...
View ArticleTransformers Universe party interview
Last night we got a chance to meet up with Jagex at their super amazing Transformers Drinks Party. Before we get to talking about the game, I just want to point out to all of you readers out there that...
View ArticleE3 2011: Nintendo 3DS Titles
So Nintendo had dozens of employees wearing some incredibly attractive harnesses with 3DSes attached to them. After the E3 2011 press conference, we got to play several “key new titles” coming soon to...
View ArticleE3 2011: TERA Impressions
Today we met with En Masse entertainment to get a demo of TERA, their upcoming MMO. With their “All action, no faction” motto, En Masse is attempting to bring the fast paced combat of an action game to...
View ArticleSlightly Late: X-COM remake impressions from E3
One of the games we got to see on the show floor at E3 2011 was the new first person shooter being developed by Take Two, X-COM. Coming from a beloved classic franchise, we were very excited to see...
View ArticleSlightly Late: Elder Scrolls V Skyrim impressions from E3
After our trip back from E3, we lost a great deal of things, including a few files. Thanks to the power of time travel and/or looking a little harder, we managed to recover some Skyrim impressions from...
View Article3DS Impressions + Ocarina of Time 3D Review
Does Nintendo's newest 3D take on Zelda successfully create a link to the past? Can lead-in text get any cornier than that? CAN IT?
View ArticleGet Good: POKEMON and why Japan hates you
Rabid Ferret explains how one island country brainwashed a generation of children with the power of anime, video games, and gambling addiction. Will you gain the knowledge necessary to unlock your...
View ArticleInterview: Bulkypix wants you to love them
Rabid Ferret gets to pick the brains of the big boys at Bulkypix. Learn about what makes this mobile development house tick and what you can expect from them in the near and distant future.
View ArticleIt’s a Poker Party, and you may or may not be invited!
Is Party Poker the next big thing in online gambling addiction? Are you a citizen of the country of Italy? Rabid Ferret answers both those questions and more!
View ArticleSex in Games: When will developers grow up?
Rabid Ferret reviews a laundry list of the worst offenders of game-based fornication while proposing new directions for digital dirty deeds. It turns out sex does have a place in games, but what is it?
View ArticleA goodbye to Steve Jobs from an inspired fan
Rabid Ferret remembers Steve Jobs for his contributions to tasteful design, accessible gaming, and philosophical quotes that are really good for pasting onto your Facebook wall. No, seriously, just...
View ArticleCall for Help: What are the best games of IGF 2012?
The 14th annual Independent Games Festival is here, but Rabid Ferret needs your help to determine which indie entries are next year's Minecraft, and which ones are next year's Rumble Massage 4. Read,...
View ArticleAmnesia: the Dark Descent Stream this Sunday
Want to see Rabid Ferret shit his pants on live television? Thanks to the miracle of streaming and scary-ass videogames, you can! Drop by this post on Sunday, 11/6/2011 at 7pm EST to watch and chat...
View ArticleBattlefield 3 PC Multiplayer Review
Do you like shooters? Do you like blowing shit up? Do you find yourself wondering if Battlefield 3 is worth the money? WiNG and Xiant have given you a taste, but now it's time for Rabid Ferret to give...
View ArticleReturn of the Top Tier Stream
If you missed Serge's weekly stream, you're in luck: Rabid Ferret is resurrecting it from beyond the grave. And just like Solomon Grundy and Jesus, it's returning to Earth more powerful than you can...
View ArticleCompletely unbiased Modern Warfare 3 overview
Let's just get this out of the way. Rabid Ferret does not like Modern Warfare 3. He does not approve of how this franchise is quite literally the same game over and over again with nothing changed. If...
View ArticleStream delays are done with – back on the air 11/28
While the stream was temporarily dammed this weekend, Rabid Ferret has eradicated all beaver life and gotten things flowing once more. Join him live again on Monday, November 28 at 8PM EST.
View ArticleT3 announces new marketing and “stratagy” consultant
Warren Buffet once said, "I'm rich." But he also said, "When everyone else is scared, get greedy." Context be damned, Rabid Ferret took his advice and gave in to his greed for the services of Ocean...
View ArticleNext gen console predictions from the source
Lucky enough to speak to the leaders of console production, Rabid Ferret brings back news of the future. What can you expect from the Wii U, Xbox 720, and Playstation 4? And, more importantly, where do...
View ArticleGet Good: Dungeon Defenders Apprentice
You got a dungeon, but how do you defend it? Easy: pick up an Apprentice and follow Rabid Ferret's lead. Today he explains just how the-little-magician-that-could can help you hold off the baddies.
View ArticleThe Big Roller Demon Hunter guide: Equipment
Some men shy away from luck. Rabid Ferret seeks to harness it. With his Critical-heavy Demon Hunter build, you'll be mowing down hell's forces in a sea of gigantic, yellow numbers.
View ArticleThe Big Roller Demon Hunter guide: Skills
Rabid Ferret is back to teach you how to roll constant crits with this unique Demon Hunter build. Today, he covers the active and passive skills that will make you seeing red. Er, I mean yellow.
View ArticleComing Live from E3 2012
Rabid Ferret has made the trek out to LA for E3 2012, and he wants to know what YOU want to hear about.
View ArticleThe Walking Dead Episode 2 Impressions
Like Zombies, adventure games, and quirky developers? Rabid Ferret sure does, which is why he went to preview Episode 2 of Telltale Games' The Walking Dead.
View ArticleBorderlands 2 impressions from E3 2012
Think of the largest number you can think of. Was it 98,467,234? Good, because that's how many guns you'll find in Borderlands 2. At least, that's what Rabid Ferret leads us to believe...
View ArticleStraight from CCP Games: E3 Dust 514 interview
Jet lagged and battle-worn, Rabid Ferret returns from E3 with insights from an interview with CCP Games. Find out new info on how the upcoming Dust 514 will interact with Nerds in Space, also known as...
View ArticleArma’s Day Z approaches: The Dean Hall E3 interview
When Dean Hall released his mod Day Z for ARMA II, it's unprecedented success drove sales of the game through the roof. Rabid Ferret chased him down at E3 and refused to release his family until he...
View ArticleDishonored E3 impressions: A story worth telling?
With a scant few minutes to peek into Bethesda's booth, Rabid Ferret takes a look at Dishonored. Can the team behind Thief and other PC classics deliver on their promise of an engaging first person...
View ArticleHardware review: Madcatz’ Cyborg MMO 7
The MadCatz Cyborg MMO 7 gaming mouse may not look conventional, but that's kind of the point. Rabid Ferret checks out the chops on this sharp-cornered input option.
View Article6 Tips to Survive in FTL: Faster Than Light
Tired of getting space dysentery in FTL: Faster Than Light? Rabid Ferret presents six ways to survive this addictive indie strategy game – no snake oil involved!
View ArticleWin a free copy of FTL: Faster than Light!
Want to win a copy of the hit indie space sim FTL: Faster Than Light? Rabid Ferret's got four free copies, and all you've gotta do to score one is tell him about your favorite fictional space race!
View ArticleFTL: Faster Than Light giveaway contest winners
We've made our selections – four lucky readers are getting free copies of FTL: Faster Than Light! Did you win? Probably not. But unless you check the list of winners, you'll never know!
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