Author Archives: Daryl Heard
After Pressing Start: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is, to this day, one of the strangest, most unique titles in The Legend of Zelda series. There is no princess to rescue, no Ganondorf to defeat, no Hyrule to voyage through and defend.
After Pressing Start: Majora's Mask
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is, to this day, one of the strangest, most unique titles in The Legend of Zelda series. There is no princess to rescue, no Ganondorf to defeat, no Hyrule to voyage through and defend.
Masquerade: Ballad of the Pyro and what lies behind the mask
A couple weeks ago Valve released their “Meet The Pyro” video, introducing the final Team Fortress 2 class. It was met with praise due to how creative and insane it was, but there were viewers disappointed that the Pyro remained
Masquerade: Ballad of the Pyro and what lies behind the mask
A couple weeks ago Valve released their “Meet The Pyro” video, introducing the final Team Fortress 2 class. It was met with praise due to how creative and insane it was, but there were viewers disappointed that the Pyro remained
Campfire: Invading the Valley of Defilement in Demon's Souls
When we play games we assume we’ll be the ones saving the day, that we’ll be the hero. We hardly ever have to wonder if what we’re doing is actually wrong. When does the justice we dish out end and
Campfire: Invading the Valley of Defilement in Demon's Souls
When we play games we assume we’ll be the ones saving the day, that we’ll be the hero. We hardly ever have to wonder if what we’re doing is actually wrong. When does the justice we dish out end and
Skullgirls and the challenge of indie fighters
As mainstream games grow more expensive, indie games are gaining more of a presence. Indie games have always steered towards singleplayer experiences though with multiplayer rarely in mind. Even when playing with others in mind it’s usually not about being
Skullgirls and the challenge of indie fighters
As mainstream games grow more expensive, indie games are gaining more of a presence. Indie games have always steered towards singleplayer experiences though with multiplayer rarely in mind. Even when playing with others in mind it’s usually not about being
After Pressing Start: Silent Hill
I’ve always been fascinated with horror games, but haven’t played many real ones. I haven’t because they don’t exist. At the least, they no longer exist in the mainstream spotlight as they once did. The tense atmosphere of the Dead
After Pressing Start: Silent Hill
I’ve always been fascinated with horror games, but haven’t played many real ones. I haven’t because they don’t exist. At the least, they no longer exist in the mainstream spotlight as they once did. The tense atmosphere of the Dead
10 things we want from WayForward's Adventure Time game
Through a series of elaborate tweets from Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and WayForward Technologies an Adventure Time game was announced. Before the announcement Ward had a habit of posting doodles of potential game ideas, but nothing concrete. Right now
10 things we want from WayForward's Adventure Time game
Through a series of elaborate tweets from Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and WayForward Technologies an Adventure Time game was announced. Before the announcement Ward had a habit of posting doodles of potential game ideas, but nothing concrete. Right now
Devil Survivor 2 and the Personafication of MegaTen
For the last few years, the Persona subseries has stood tall as the representative of the Shin Megami Tensei series. Both Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 and Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 were successes, so why not milk that cow
Devil Survivor 2 and the Personafication of MegaTen
For the last few years, the Persona subseries has stood tall as the representative of the Shin Megami Tensei series. Both Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 and Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 were successes, so why not milk that cow
What could've been: A Portal 2 without Wheatley, GLaDOS, or portals
(Warning: This article contains spoilers for Portal 2. Read at your own risk!) Before the Portal 2 we know and love came into existence, Valve had many different scenarios in mind. During the Game Developer’s Conference, Valve’s Chet Faliszek and
What could've been: A Portal 2 without Wheatley, GLaDOS, or portals
(Warning: This article contains spoilers for Portal 2. Read at your own risk!) Before the Portal 2 we know and love came into existence, Valve had many different scenarios in mind. During the Game Developer’s Conference, Valve’s Chet Faliszek and
You are the main character in Fire Emblem Awakening
Details on the new Fire Emblem for the 3DS have been scarce after Nintendo revealed it during their 3DS conference last year, but Jump finally gives us a clue as to what the game is about. Fire Emblem: Kakusei, or
You are the main character in Fire Emblem Awakening
Details on the new Fire Emblem for the 3DS have been scarce after Nintendo revealed it during their 3DS conference last year, but Jump finally gives us a clue as to what the game is about. Fire Emblem: Kakusei, or
Portal 2: A labor of love
(Warning: This article contains spoilers for Portal and Portal 2. Read at your own risk!) Every now and then a video game comes along that is able to tug at my heart strings and force out a tear or two.
Portal 2: A labor of love
(Warning: This article contains spoilers for Portal and Portal 2. Read at your own risk!) Every now and then a video game comes along that is able to tug at my heart strings and force out a tear or two.