Author Archives: Chris Tiewaz Booker
The Rise of Stoic And The Independent Studio
Innovation is considered a risky commodity amongst most of the larger developers. It’s a much safer bet to stick with ideas that have already proven to be profitable. It’s understandable; titling a game with something gamers are familiar with virtually
The Rise of Stoic And The Independent Studio
Innovation is considered a risky commodity amongst most of the larger developers. It’s a much safer bet to stick with ideas that have already proven to be profitable. It’s understandable; titling a game with something gamers are familiar with virtually
Is JB Hi-Fi planning on breaking Mass Effect 3's street date?
For a brief time, I was jealous of all you Americans. You were going to be playing Mass Effect 3 on the 6th of March, while down here in Australia we had to wait untill the 8th. (Don’t even get me started
Is JB Hi-Fi planning on breaking Mass Effect 3's street date?
For a brief time, I was jealous of all you Americans. You were going to be playing Mass Effect 3 on the 6th of March, while down here in Australia we had to wait untill the 8th. (Don’t even get me started
Why Doesn't Valve Spill The Beans On Episode 3?
There’s few things us gamers anticipate more than a big game release. It starts when you first see and hear about the game, and you make a mental note to keep an eye on it. A few trailers later, an
Why Doesn't Valve Spill The Beans On Episode 3?
There’s few things us gamers anticipate more than a big game release. It starts when you first see and hear about the game, and you make a mental note to keep an eye on it. A few trailers later, an
"Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning": Demo Impressions
I’ve been looking forward to the release of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (KoA:R) since I first heard about it, not least of all because of the names associated with it’s production. There’s Ken Rolston, lead designer on two of the
"Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning": Demo Impressions
I’ve been looking forward to the release of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (KoA:R) since I first heard about it, not least of all because of the names associated with it’s production. There’s Ken Rolston, lead designer on two of the
Companions and Followers: Why Do We Care?
Though the ideas of companions and followers is nothing new in the Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMO) sphere, Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) is perhaps the first to pin it’s hopes of success on it, trying to set itself
Companions and Followers: Why Do We Care?
Though the ideas of companions and followers is nothing new in the Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMO) sphere, Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) is perhaps the first to pin it’s hopes of success on it, trying to set itself
Intellectual Property: Why Game Publishers Are Doing It Wrong.
You’ve probably heard of the SOPA bill, and the devastating effect it would have on the Internet and individuals. It would basically forbid the use of any copyrighted material in any way, shape or form on the Internet. It ranges
Intellectual Property: Why Game Publishers Are Doing It Wrong.
You’ve probably heard of the SOPA bill, and the devastating effect it would have on the Internet and individuals. It would basically forbid the use of any copyrighted material in any way, shape or form on the Internet. It ranges
World Of Warcraft Turns Seven: A Hit In More Ways Than One
Blizzard is kicking off it’s seventh year celebrations by offering players who log in between the 20th of November and the 3rd of December a feat of strength and an item granting bonus to XP and reputations gains. There’s more!
World Of Warcraft Turns Seven: A Hit In More Ways Than One
Blizzard is kicking off it’s seventh year celebrations by offering players who log in between the 20th of November and the 3rd of December a feat of strength and an item granting bonus to XP and reputations gains. There’s more!
On Disc DLC: What Are You Going to do About It?
Epic Games has joined the list of publishers including DLC on their discs with the Horde Command Pack for Gears of War 3. Executive producer Rod Fergusson discussed their reasoning: “We’re not saying that everything on the disc is the
On Disc DLC: What Are You Going to do About It?
Epic Games has joined the list of publishers including DLC on their discs with the Horde Command Pack for Gears of War 3. Executive producer Rod Fergusson discussed their reasoning: “We’re not saying that everything on the disc is the
Australian Classification: The Beliefs of the Few Dictate the Rights of the Many.
The revised guidelines for Australia’s game classification have been released, and they’re a bit concerning. In the context of violence for example, it reads: “Violence is permitted. High impact violence that is, in context, frequently gratuitous, exploitative and offensive to
Australian Classification: The Beliefs of the Few Dictate the Rights of the Many.
The revised guidelines for Australia’s game classification have been released, and they’re a bit concerning. In the context of violence for example, it reads: “Violence is permitted. High impact violence that is, in context, frequently gratuitous, exploitative and offensive to