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Empire Earth 2: This 2005 RTS surpasses modern games

Empire Earth 2 Synthetic Age City Center

Empire Earth 2 is growing on me, and I enjoy it in spite of it being 20 years old now. That the game is so playable is a testament to how the developers managed to create a worthy sequel. While some may say that it strays too far away from the original game, I think that it is a worthy game that is well worth your time. Even if you are RTS aficionado who only plays Starcraft games, I think that this game is a great addition to one’s catalog.

Empire Earth 2 Rain Weather Effects in game

One of my most favorite aspects of this game is the weather. It is great to see the rain falling in the Spring and the snow falling in the winter. This adds so much character to the game. Empire Earth was great at its use with the day and night cycles, especially in the campaigns. However, Empire Earth 2 took it to another level and make it even better.

The great thing about the weather in Empire Earth 2 is that it is integrated into the game. The game actually tells you about weather in the game. The outposts which function as the equivalent to towers from Empire Earth are also able to tell the Weather to the player. In comparison with most games, this is one of the most innovative features in the RTS space that I have ever seen. It is very rare for any video game to take weather seriously except a couple games. However, in Empire Earth 2, the weather is a player of its own.

Empire Earth 2 Snow Effects in Ancient Age

In the screenshot, you can see that the weather effects in Empire Earth 2, despite being 20 years old, have a weight to them. In many games that I have been in have had this effect. Being a man who loves the winter, seeing these winter storms is a treat.

Even when it is raining, you can really get the feeling of those rainstorms. The lightning strikes and noise of thunder all add great character to the game.

Another aspect which shows the attention to details is that the amount of snow that is collecting on the roofs of buildings in the game. Unlike in older games, the game was made in a way that shows this change instead of treating like an static weather effect. Star Wars: Empire at War, which came out a year after Empire Earth 2 also heavily utilized weather effects in gameplay. Interestingly, there was a cluster of games in the mid 2000s that seemed to really emphasize such features in their games.

It shows that experimentation while respecting the past is an important part of making video games. In my opinion, the video game industry has simply become too comfortable with rising sales on the backs of their subscription services and the mobile app stores.

I think that looking back at the past is what the video game industry really needs right now. If anything, it shows that older isn’t necessarily worse than the new. There is much that older video games can teach us.

Logitech M720 Triathlon: Best Budget Mouse for Work and Play

The M720 Triathlon is one of the best mice for the right price.

The humble computer mouse has gone through quite a journey. The mouse now is a slick and comfortable piece of hardware, but not all mice are built the same.

The Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse is one of those mice that is well worth the money. Unlike other mice such as those sold at Walmart, this mouse is slightly above the budget price point of other mice.

My previous mouse, a smaller Logitech mouse, was not as comfortable to use.

Unlike the older mouse, this mouse has interesting and unique features in comparison.

One of the unique features to the M720 Triathlon Mouse is the button in the center of the mouse.

The middle button, located near the mouse wheel functions as a way of increasing scroll speed on the cursor. When the button is loose, the scroll speed is much faster on the browsers. Pressing it down when put the scroll speed back to a regular speed on the browser; such a feature is useful for when you are trying to get through long pages quickly on the computer.

The mouse also has three buttons on the left side of the mouse. These buttons can be mapped for any function in any program of your choice. Having these extra buttons make this mouse more useful for people who are looking for easier ways to multitask at the office or for some gamers looking for a budget mouse.

Gamers, specifically, may want a mouse that has more buttons on it. I find the M720 Triathlon mouse to be more useful in an office setting than in the gaming or video editing settings.

What is the price of the M720 Triathlon Mouse?

The Mouse is available for 34.99 at Walmart. It is pricer than some smaller, Logitech mice, but it is worth the additional investment due to its ergonomics and extra buttons.

Samsung Standard IR Remote Control Review 2025.

Samsung Standard IR Remote Control size image.

The Samsung Standard IR Remote Control is a universal remote designed to work with any Samsung TV made after 2012. It is not compatible with older Samsung TV models.

Samsung has been competent at unifying their devices into one interface. This isn’t like in the 1990s or before, when a remote could only work with one particular television. Now, there are many remotes which can work on many generations of Samsung Televisions.

The remote, much like many other universal remotes, is a utilitarian device. It is not the style which matters to the consumer when you pick up this remote. It is in the function where it exceeds in expectations.

Who should buy the Samsung Standard IR Remote?

The people who should buy it are people looking for a cheap replacement for their Samsung remote. Power users who want more features or buttons should look for another remote. This remote is mostly utilitarian in its features. It’s not about bell or whistles but fulfilling a need for replacing a broken remote that came with your Samsung television box. This will appeal to people who are budget conscious here.

The Samsung Standard IR Remote Unboxing and Review

The remote unlike earlier remotes in previous generations is compact and easy to use. In the photograph above, it fits in the palm of my hand with ease. Unlike earlier generations of remotes, it is easy to store and does not take up much space

The previous remote that I had was specialized in a sense as it had special buttons for Netflix and Samsung TV Plus. However, not having these buttons is not as important to me. I just scroll on the screen to the app button. These special app buttons can be mapped onto one of the four colored buttons that are on the remote.

The functionality of the remote is one of best on the market for a budget device of this price. The remote’s keys are evenly spaced are all within easy reach. The remote weighs quite well within my hands, it is not too heavy and is comfortable in use.

The Samsung Standard IR remote comes in a handy box. It contains two AAA batteries and a quick start guide. The complete manual can be accessed by clicking on the E-Manual button on the lower left side of the remote.

When you purchase the remote, two AAA batteries are provided for you to insert into the back of the remote.

Samsung Standard IR Remote Control AAA Batteries.

Once you are done with putting in the batteries, the remote should respond to your Samsung TV as long as it was made after 2012 model years.

Where can you purchase a Samsung Standard IR Remote and what is the cost?

At Walmart. This is where I got the device. It was $16.98 in total, which is about half as cheap as the Insignia Samsung remotes that Best Buy sells at their stores.

There isn’t really a need to purchase an expensive TV remote above this price.

Overall, the Samsung IR Remote is not a fancy choice, but it works well and is a great form factor which will make an excellent replacement for any Samsung remote in your house.