Samuel James Riley
When he's not busy saving small animals from dangerous brush fires, Sam enjoys writing about the weird world of video games. All-time favourites include Half-Life 2, Knights of the Old Republic, GTA: Vice City and Final Fantasy 10. Last year, Sam finally succeeded in besting Rayman 1 for PlayStation, leaving his life utterly without meaning.
Latest articles by Samuel James Riley

Game characters' (probably hopeless) New Year's resolutions
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11 fictional, in-game gadgets we want for Christmas (and how to fake them)
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Military shooters: Hit or miss? An overbearing drill sergeant weighs in
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A brief (yet nightmarish) history of James Bond video game renders
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Video game torture: tame or terrifying? A medieval executioner weighs in
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13 important moral lessons as taught to us by games
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Zing! Gaming's lamest, most irritating catchphrases
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What type of Achievement or Trophy hunter are you?
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Party games: 7 ways video game characters celebrate their birthday
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Vacationing in video games: 8 virtual trips reviewed
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10 gaming icons and the High School cliques they belong to
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My hero: 10 games that comic book characters would absolutely crush
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