Soundscapes – Guide to speakers and headphones
What kind of a sound setup do you have when playing games? No matter what you have there are some easy tweaks which could make everything sound significantly better. If you’re so inclined there are then some more elaborate things
Soundscapes – Guide to speakers and headphones
What kind of a sound setup do you have when playing games? No matter what you have there are some easy tweaks which could make everything sound significantly better. If you’re so inclined there are then some more elaborate things
Fighting in the Neighborhood: What Guerrilla Games Can Teach Us About Sympathy
In March 2011, a game called Homefront was released. You may have heard of it. It was THQ’s attempt at joining in on the fun in the modern shooter genre. It was also a dull experience that relied on holding
Fighting in the Neighborhood: What Guerrilla Games Can Teach Us About Sympathy
In March 2011, a game called Homefront was released. You may have heard of it. It was THQ’s attempt at joining in on the fun in the modern shooter genre. It was also a dull experience that relied on holding
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
Has Double Fine resurrected the adventure genre?
Not twenty four hours ago the adventure game was as dead as its been for ten plus years. It was a Romero zombie, shambling but ineffably moving. Telltale’s Jurassic Park series has been a bullet in the leg, but that
Has Double Fine resurrected the adventure genre?
Not twenty four hours ago the adventure game was as dead as its been for ten plus years. It was a Romero zombie, shambling but ineffably moving. Telltale’s Jurassic Park series has been a bullet in the leg, but that
Dofus Review: A pretty gem with one too many flaws
I’m just going to start with this. I hate the standard MMORPG gameplay. I hate cool-downs, auto-targeting, and watching arrows curve to hit me because the shooter’s accuracy stat defeated my agility stat. I often look at games with a system like this and wonder, “Why don’t they just be honest and make it turn-based? It’s all decided by ability scores and dice rolls anyways.” Dofus, while quite enjoyable in many ways, has made me eat my words on that opinion.
Dofus Review: A pretty gem with one too many flaws
I’m just going to start with this. I hate the standard MMORPG gameplay. I hate cool-downs, auto-targeting, and watching arrows curve to hit me because the shooter’s accuracy stat defeated my agility stat. I often look at games with a system like this and wonder, “Why don’t they just be honest and make it turn-based? It’s all decided by ability scores and dice rolls anyways.” Dofus, while quite enjoyable in many ways, has made me eat my words on that opinion.
Some thoughts about Double Fine's Kickstarter campaign
Here’s my first little conundrum about Double Fine’s recently announced Kickstarter campaign to fund a new retro adventure game: should journalists support it? It’s an interesting ethical question. Lots of folk got upset when Jessica Chobot was announced as a
Some thoughts about Double Fine's Kickstarter campaign
Here’s my first little conundrum about Double Fine’s recently announced Kickstarter campaign to fund a new retro adventure game: should journalists support it? It’s an interesting ethical question. Lots of folk got upset when Jessica Chobot was announced as a
Review: Pineapple Smash Crew
Thanks to Pineapple Smash Crew I have screamed at my computer more than any other game. These weren’t screams of rage, or frustration: they were exhortations. “No, Jools, keep away from the fire!” They were accompanied by pleading—“Okay, Roo, we
Review: Pineapple Smash Crew
Thanks to Pineapple Smash Crew I have screamed at my computer more than any other game. These weren’t screams of rage, or frustration: they were exhortations. “No, Jools, keep away from the fire!” They were accompanied by pleading—“Okay, Roo, we
A Muddled Fountainhead
Some of the greatest works of art were inspired by mythology. Michelangelo’s David and the entire complex of Angkor Wat were both inspired by legends, stories and religious teachings. Nothing resonates like stories divined from a culture’s pantheon. They’re great
A Muddled Fountainhead
Some of the greatest works of art were inspired by mythology. Michelangelo’s David and the entire complex of Angkor Wat were both inspired by legends, stories and religious teachings. Nothing resonates like stories divined from a culture’s pantheon. They’re great
GGJ 2012 Melbourne(2) – 25 no 24 hours left no tiem for spell check ohmyg
(Part 1 here) Sunday Spent the night dreaming that I lost my ability to walk, could only roll in circular motions. Breakfast consisted of cereal and coffee. Ate some coffee ground too. Running out of space on paper, just
GGJ 2012 Melbourne(2) – 25 no 24 hours left no tiem for spell check ohmyg
(Part 1 here) Sunday Spent the night dreaming that I lost my ability to walk, could only roll in circular motions. Breakfast consisted of cereal and coffee. Ate some coffee ground too. Running out of space on paper, just
Global Game Jam 2012 Melbourne – game making in 48 hours with 107 brains, 107 potential zombies.
Friday I don’t usually have the feeling that the rest of the day will be a hell of a blast when I’m backing out of a ditch with a half naked man on a tractor laughing at me. On the
Global Game Jam 2012 Melbourne – game making in 48 hours with 107 brains, 107 potential zombies.
Friday I don’t usually have the feeling that the rest of the day will be a hell of a blast when I’m backing out of a ditch with a half naked man on a tractor laughing at me. On the