Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar

Written by on April 11 in Video Game Reviews - No Comments

Indie games are a dime a dozen nowadays, and while RPG’s and platformers have seen their fair share of innovation, the RTS genre seems to be somewhat neglected considering the abundance of titles available. That’s not to say the offerings that have come out are below par however, and of all the indie developers struggling to make a name for themselves, Longbow Games has certainly begun to put their name on the map.

Following in the footsteps of their previous release, Hegemony Gold: Wars of Ancient Greece, Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar will once again see gamers transported back to antiquity to take charge of famous campaigns in history. As the name implies, this time round you will impersonate Julius Caesar in his ten year conquest of Gaul, a war that saw him elevated to the rank of emperor.

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Raven’s Cry

Written by on April 7 in Video Game Reviews - No Comments

The thick fog could only conceal the impending peril for so long, as the indiscernible shadows drifting along the tumultuous Caribbean waters revealed themselves to be… pirates. Unfortunately for the populace that inhabited the misty island of Inez Sound, these were no ordinary pirates, but rather the notoriously bloodthirsty armada known as the Devil’s Tines. A merciless rampage through the village saw all the residents of Inez Sound decimated, save for the young Christopher Raven. The young boy, discarded and maimed, clutching his remaining hand, burned with a deep loathing for the men responsible for the massacre of his people and fuelled by that hatred, vengeance spurred him forward, putting his life on the line… as well as his soul.

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Here Are 4 Similarities Between The Game Of Blackjack And Real Life!


Blackjack is not only a game that involves card counting, although it matters a great deal whether or not you are able to keep track of the hands dealt effectively. Blackjack is also a card game where making the right decision and taking on a risk when the odds are in your favor will always pay off. And this is something that can also apply in day to day life.

We can find hundreds of parallels between the way a blackjack player calls the shots at the table and his normal reaction to mundane situations, depending of course on the "expertise" he has in both categories. To put it simply, novice and expert "players" tend to follow certain feedback patterns. Let's elaborate.

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What If You Could Gamble Without Losing Cash?


Whatever your betting preference is, more often than not, people seem to forget that bookmakers and casinos are nothing more than a business. Essentially, whenever you enter a casino or visit an online casino, you should expect to have certain odds to win at any game. Therefore, even if you are winning on a regular basis, don’t forget that the house is also winning. Otherwise, all casinos would have gone bankrupt a long time ago.

At this point, I hope we have established the fact that each casino game provides a certain chance of winning , while the odds are typically in the house's favor. Don't panic, as there are ways you can win, especially if you are a rather patient person.

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