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Multiplayer Psychology: Luke, don’t give in to spam…

Feb 15, 2012 2 Comments by

Xiant reveals the depths of his depravity while examining a trend among groups of random teammates. More psychology from a man without a degree. Should be a good read, right?

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Blacklight Retribution: A mix that might work

Feb 10, 2012 5 Comments by

Xiant gives what he thinks is an in-depth look at the upcoming F2P shooter Blacklight Retribution. He’s hopeful, but has some reservations. Look inside to see them.

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TF2 Spy Strategy: A return to my roots

Jan 27, 2012 3 Comments by

Xiant returns to his old stomping grounds for some long-winded spy strategy, now with more numerical lists!

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Battlefield Video Roundup: Part 3

Jan 22, 2012 No Comments by

With Top Tier Tactics back online, Xiant collects a few more videos for your viewing pleasure. While not completely satisfied with any of them, he hopes you find them entertaining.

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SOPA shelved: Gamers 1, Regulation 0

Jan 17, 2012 23 Comments by

Xiant celebrates the defeat of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), but remains vigilant for the future. Read to find out why you have just as much cause for celebration… and concern.

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The Reunification of Gaming: Why “casual” really counts

Jan 09, 2012 13 Comments by

Xiant ponders the future of the gaming world, and the balance between hardcore and casual… but not before waxing nostalgic and telling you a little bit about himself. He’s self-centered like that.

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Tips from Clips Roundup Redux

Dec 30, 2011 4 Comments by

Xiant reopens his Battlefield 3 tip box and shares a couple little gems he found, cleaned up, and mounted in video settings. Enjoy!

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Skyrim Strategy Revisited: A Better Battlemage

Dec 27, 2011 12 Comments by

Xiant expands on his battlemage strategy after fifty additional hours in the wilds of Skyrim. What secrets has he uncovered? And how can you make benefit from his experience? Find out inside!

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Two rules of three: Idiot Teammates

Dec 19, 2011 9 Comments by

Xiant makes good on the second most wanted article from his Skyrim poll: how to deal with useless teammates in real life. In a rare attempt at humor, he hopes he didn’t fall flat on his face and that you won’t boo him off T3.

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Five letter industry: G.A.B.E.N.

Dec 12, 2011 11 Comments by

Xiant talks for a long time about Gabe Newell and what he and his company do right. Hopefully, after an hour and a half in writing, it will have been worth the read.

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Skyrim Strategy: Building a better battlemage

Nov 30, 2011 21 Comments by

Xiant’s spent too much time already Skyrim, and he’s only had it for four days. Here he gives his advice on how to be an effective battlemage. But just like his playthrough, this article is incomplete.

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Say Nope-a to SOPA

Nov 23, 2011 13 Comments by

Xiant takes a look at the upcoming Stop Online Piracy Act, if only because he thinks boring you is just so much fun. Really, though, he thinks this is important and you need to know why SOPA applies to you.

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