Opinion
4 Gigs of Ram Running an 8-bit Game
Imagine that you’re playing a game where all of the graphics are rendered in 8-bit sprites. The backgrounds are either totally unmoving or nervously wavering between two frames, bullets are moving slowly enough to qualify for disability benefits, you’re only
4 Gigs of Ram Running an 8-bit Game
Imagine that you’re playing a game where all of the graphics are rendered in 8-bit sprites. The backgrounds are either totally unmoving or nervously wavering between two frames, bullets are moving slowly enough to qualify for disability benefits, you’re only
Xotic Review
I was fortunate enough to have a small amount of overlap with the now endangered species known as arcade cabinets. Mind you, I’m not so old that I got to marvel at the majesty of their golden age, but some
Xotic Review
I was fortunate enough to have a small amount of overlap with the now endangered species known as arcade cabinets. Mind you, I’m not so old that I got to marvel at the majesty of their golden age, but some
Killing the Character
The moon is high over the Nibenay Basin in the province of Cyrodiil. I am being chased from a cave by an angry Minotaur because I stole an enchanted claymore. I am Raffen Valnyd, a Wood Elf archer with a
Killing the Character
The moon is high over the Nibenay Basin in the province of Cyrodiil. I am being chased from a cave by an angry Minotaur because I stole an enchanted claymore. I am Raffen Valnyd, a Wood Elf archer with a
Sequels That Should Have Been: Freedom Fighters 2
The term “freedom fighter” is a controversial one, depending on whose side they are on. But regardless of motivations, there’s something noble about it, isn’t there? Giving up their former ways of life to fight for a country, a cause or
Sequels That Should Have Been: Freedom Fighters 2
The term “freedom fighter” is a controversial one, depending on whose side they are on. But regardless of motivations, there’s something noble about it, isn’t there? Giving up their former ways of life to fight for a country, a cause or
Why Shadow of the Colossus is Overrated
Warning: This opinion piece contains detailed narrative spoilers but few mechanical spoilers for Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Prince of Persia (2008) and God of War. To celebrate the release of The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection, I
Why Shadow of the Colossus is Overrated
Warning: This opinion piece contains detailed narrative spoilers but few mechanical spoilers for Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Prince of Persia (2008) and God of War. To celebrate the release of The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection, I
E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy review
I love weird things. The absurd and the surreal are always welcome additions to my life, and I tend to gravitate towards these things. Bizarre speculative fiction worlds filled with trans-humanism and rich histories involving mushroom people and fungus based
E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy review
I love weird things. The absurd and the surreal are always welcome additions to my life, and I tend to gravitate towards these things. Bizarre speculative fiction worlds filled with trans-humanism and rich histories involving mushroom people and fungus based
Where Have All The Genres Gone?
Games have changed a lot over the past few years. And I’m not just talking about that whole motion controls Kinect bullshit. I’m still hoping that fad fizzles out fairly soon. No, the change I’m talking about is certainly more
Where Have All The Genres Gone?
Games have changed a lot over the past few years. And I’m not just talking about that whole motion controls Kinect bullshit. I’m still hoping that fad fizzles out fairly soon. No, the change I’m talking about is certainly more
Sequels That Should Have Been: Vietcong 3
The insects buzz everywhere around you. The strange croaking of some reptile echoes in the green hell. You clutch your gun, and, squinting, you spy through the dense jungle. Somewhere out there Charlie’s staring back. Chances are you won’t notice
Sequels That Should Have Been: Vietcong 3
The insects buzz everywhere around you. The strange croaking of some reptile echoes in the green hell. You clutch your gun, and, squinting, you spy through the dense jungle. Somewhere out there Charlie’s staring back. Chances are you won’t notice
Exploring the Ruins
Jake Elliot’s games have always presented a strong emphasis on nonlinear narrative, and it’s precisely that elusive quality that’s made me appreciate them so much. His two previous works, Last Tuesday and Balloon Diaspora, both addressed alienation, the feeling of
Exploring the Ruins
Jake Elliot’s games have always presented a strong emphasis on nonlinear narrative, and it’s precisely that elusive quality that’s made me appreciate them so much. His two previous works, Last Tuesday and Balloon Diaspora, both addressed alienation, the feeling of
A look into the Nintendo Ambassador Program: Or how the game Yoshi is the greatest threat to democracy.
When a company is in the video game market, it needs to be on top of the community, understand its user-base, and interface with them to sell product and keep them coming back for more. The company as an entity
A look into the Nintendo Ambassador Program: Or how the game Yoshi is the greatest threat to democracy.
When a company is in the video game market, it needs to be on top of the community, understand its user-base, and interface with them to sell product and keep them coming back for more. The company as an entity