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Are Old Games Good?
It’s a question EA bossman Frank Gibeau asked to CVG, and when important people ask questions, then less important people ask the same questions! The salient quote: “The key thing for us is, if we do bring [any of those]
Are Old Games Good?
It’s a question EA bossman Frank Gibeau asked to CVG, and when important people ask questions, then less important people ask the same questions! The salient quote: “The key thing for us is, if we do bring [any of those]
A Sense of Place
Do graphics matter? Bethesda answered this question a couple days ago, saying if you claimed they didn’t, you’re a liar, and your pants are probably on fire. Well, I’m not saying that’s wrong, but I’m not going to say it
A Sense of Place
Do graphics matter? Bethesda answered this question a couple days ago, saying if you claimed they didn’t, you’re a liar, and your pants are probably on fire. Well, I’m not saying that’s wrong, but I’m not going to say it
About Game Reviewing
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Escapist Magazine. That link on our blogroll? My fault. I visit it practically every day to watch their videos (and by the Love of Kefka, those videos can load FAST!).
About Game Reviewing
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the Escapist Magazine. That link on our blogroll? My fault. I visit it practically every day to watch their videos (and by the Love of Kefka, those videos can load FAST!).
The Mid Level Game
Cliffy B (the immortal Cliffy B) of Epic Games made headlines yesterday by declaring the middle class game dead. His point was that, as the industry went forward, there would only be room for the huge budget blockbusters, of which
The Mid Level Game
Cliffy B (the immortal Cliffy B) of Epic Games made headlines yesterday by declaring the middle class game dead. His point was that, as the industry went forward, there would only be room for the huge budget blockbusters, of which
Zip Zap, Zoobity Wap
Picking this week’s most crucial news to discuss with you, our faithful readers, is difficult. That is a blatant, outright lie. Telltale Games announced that they were going to do a number of new franchises up, including Fables and The
Zip Zap, Zoobity Wap
Picking this week’s most crucial news to discuss with you, our faithful readers, is difficult. That is a blatant, outright lie. Telltale Games announced that they were going to do a number of new franchises up, including Fables and The
For Immediate Release
If you tend to follow the pretentious British music scene, you would be aware that, for the second time in as many albums, Radiohead have released their newest album digital only, with absolutely no pre-release hype. The first thing we
For Immediate Release
If you tend to follow the pretentious British music scene, you would be aware that, for the second time in as many albums, Radiohead have released their newest album digital only, with absolutely no pre-release hype. The first thing we
The Art of Storytelling
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKfBSUKI9PA&w=480&h=390] Roger Ebert said, loosely, that no one has ever written a video game narrative that anyone will remember in fifty years. And I get the feeling he’s right. Narrative in video games has had a long, curious history; I’m
The Art of Storytelling
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKfBSUKI9PA&w=480&h=390] Roger Ebert said, loosely, that no one has ever written a video game narrative that anyone will remember in fifty years. And I get the feeling he’s right. Narrative in video games has had a long, curious history; I’m
Totally Rhombus: Awakened
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDvVNILg0TY&w=640&h=390] This week’s big new is the return of the high concept. Destructoid got a big scoop of knowledge on Awakened, previously titled Hero and murdered along with Midway, and this is the news that made me happiest for the
Totally Rhombus: Awakened
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDvVNILg0TY&w=640&h=390] This week’s big new is the return of the high concept. Destructoid got a big scoop of knowledge on Awakened, previously titled Hero and murdered along with Midway, and this is the news that made me happiest for the
A New Trend in Pre-order Incentives
EA has been an interesting case when it comes to game marketing over the past year or so. Both of the BioWare games, Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2, completed under EA ownership, have come with the incentive to
A New Trend in Pre-order Incentives
EA has been an interesting case when it comes to game marketing over the past year or so. Both of the BioWare games, Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2, completed under EA ownership, have come with the incentive to
The Mixed Messages of Dragon Age 2
No game has ever inspired such vicious debate, such polarization, as Dragon Age 2. As the sequel to the enormously popular Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age: Awakenings, there are some big shoes to fill, and only so much game
The Mixed Messages of Dragon Age 2
No game has ever inspired such vicious debate, such polarization, as Dragon Age 2. As the sequel to the enormously popular Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age: Awakenings, there are some big shoes to fill, and only so much game