Do. Or do not. There is a 30-day trial.

Any discussion of Star Wars: The Old Republic tends to turn into a World of Warcraft comparison chart. It's supposed to be a slight on the game, but to my ears it's a sketch from Life of Brian.

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Moving to Mac

I wonder how many Mac buyers feel compelled to write an essay justifying their decision. As someone who's identified as a PC user for decades, I haven't made this choice lightly. Nor consistently: I've bought and returned two Macs since Snow Leopard, but this time I'm determined to make it stick.

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You know what’s wrong with Skyrim these days?

Dragons are returning to terrorize the populace; there's a civil war brewing that could turn the Empire's wrath against us; and one sleep-deprived sorcerer is trying to unload two hundred pounds of soiled and blood-stained fur armor on Skyrim's shopkeepers every day. Whoops, that's me.

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Deus Ex Human Revolution

Box art for Deus Ex Human Revolution

Rating: 4 stars

I didn't ask for this, but I'm so glad I got it. Should be mandatory playing for all gamers.

L.A. Noire

Box art for L.A. Noire

Rating: 4 stars

A wholly new experience. Possibly the only game that makes me feel bad for shooting people.

Child of Eden

Box art for Child of Eden

Rating: 4 stars

This is the game that the kid in Back to the Future Part II from the year 2015 plays at home. It's no baby's toy.