Author Archives: Patricia Hernandez
Unmanned – A talk with Molleindustria about the politics of war games
The day I watched Collateral Murder was the day I stopped playing Battlefield. Collateral Murder is a video depicting the bloodshed of over a dozen people in an Iraq after camera equipment held by Reuters photojournalists was ‘mistaken’ for AK47s
Unmanned – A talk with Molleindustria about the politics of war games
The day I watched Collateral Murder was the day I stopped playing Battlefield. Collateral Murder is a video depicting the bloodshed of over a dozen people in an Iraq after camera equipment held by Reuters photojournalists was ‘mistaken’ for AK47s
Capsized devs announce new project, Apotheon
In development since Capsized was released, Apotheon is Alientrap’s foray into the mythological. The premise is this: you’re humanity’s last champion (of course!), on a mission to end the wrath of the gods. Y’see, Hera has overthrown her husband Zeus,
Capsized devs announce new project, Apotheon
In development since Capsized was released, Apotheon is Alientrap’s foray into the mythological. The premise is this: you’re humanity’s last champion (of course!), on a mission to end the wrath of the gods. Y’see, Hera has overthrown her husband Zeus,
Being like a teenager in Uncharted 2, exploring adulthood in Uncharted 3
Adulthood is difficult to define – sure, there’s the legal definition, which relies on an arbitrary number of years to designate being ‘of age’, but everything is a little hazy beyond that number. With good reason: what it means to
Being like a teenager in Uncharted 2, exploring adulthood in Uncharted 3
Adulthood is difficult to define – sure, there’s the legal definition, which relies on an arbitrary number of years to designate being ‘of age’, but everything is a little hazy beyond that number. With good reason: what it means to
Games should be fun for everyone: In response to the 'Gay Drake' backlash
Games are not inclusive. Games pander to a very specific demographic: 18+ heterosexual males. This is not debatable. The landscape may be changing, but for the most part triple AAA mainstream games are engineered to speak to a particular group
Games should be fun for everyone: In response to the 'Gay Drake' backlash
Games are not inclusive. Games pander to a very specific demographic: 18+ heterosexual males. This is not debatable. The landscape may be changing, but for the most part triple AAA mainstream games are engineered to speak to a particular group
Playing Catherine as a cheater
I cheated. After spending the last three years of my life slowly being consumed by my grave misstep, I’ve finally come out to say it. I cheated on my ex-partner. I’ve never been one for using video games as escapism–I
Playing Catherine as a cheater
I cheated. After spending the last three years of my life slowly being consumed by my grave misstep, I’ve finally come out to say it. I cheated on my ex-partner. I’ve never been one for using video games as escapism–I
Preorder Dungeon Defenders for a discount and TF2 and Portal DLC
Dungeon Defenders, the upcoming action-RPG tower defense game by Trendy Entertainment, is now open for preorders on Steam. Trust me, there’s plenty of incentive to preorder, too. Not only will a preorder net you the typical 10% discount Steam games
Preorder Dungeon Defenders for a discount and TF2 and Portal DLC
Dungeon Defenders, the upcoming action-RPG tower defense game by Trendy Entertainment, is now open for preorders on Steam. Trust me, there’s plenty of incentive to preorder, too. Not only will a preorder net you the typical 10% discount Steam games
10 tips and tricks to become a better Gears of War 3 player
To celebrate my recent, and most likely temporary, inauguration into the top 100 ranked King of the Hill in Gears of War 3, I thought I’d share some tips on how to become a better Gears player. I note that
10 tips and tricks to become a better Gears of War 3 player
To celebrate my recent, and most likely temporary, inauguration into the top 100 ranked King of the Hill in Gears of War 3, I thought I’d share some tips on how to become a better Gears player. I note that
A new Deus Ex is possible, says Eidos
Surprised? I hope not. It’s not as if we’re continually inundated with sequels and franchises in this industry or anything. In an interview with Eurogamer, the production coordinator for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Marce-Andre Dufort, revealed his thoughts on a
A new Deus Ex is possible, says Eidos
Surprised? I hope not. It’s not as if we’re continually inundated with sequels and franchises in this industry or anything. In an interview with Eurogamer, the production coordinator for Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Marce-Andre Dufort, revealed his thoughts on a
David Cage: Games should be more than fun, are niche
Fun. Any of the writers here at Nightmare Mode will tell you that we have a serious problem with that word. It could mean anything, and yet it’s often considered the most important metric when judging games. Aside from this,
David Cage: Games should be more than fun, are niche
Fun. Any of the writers here at Nightmare Mode will tell you that we have a serious problem with that word. It could mean anything, and yet it’s often considered the most important metric when judging games. Aside from this,
The Cole Train isn't a stereotype says Cliff Bleszinski
It’s not uncommon to hear Gears referred to as a hodgepodge of racial stereotypes, especially when speaking of the boisterous Augustus “Cole Train” Cole. Cliff Bleszinski, lead designer behind Gears 3, takes exception to that thinking, though–Cole isn’t a stereotype at
The Cole Train isn't a stereotype says Cliff Bleszinski
It’s not uncommon to hear Gears referred to as a hodgepodge of racial stereotypes, especially when speaking of the boisterous Augustus “Cole Train” Cole. Cliff Bleszinski, lead designer behind Gears 3, takes exception to that thinking, though–Cole isn’t a stereotype at