Humans love to hate things; the internet has proven that time and time again. Whether it be a political candidate, a corporate entity, or a YouTube Rewind, we have a plethora of villains stored up in our psyche, real or perceived. But sometimes, particularly in fiction, a villain can be a balancing factor; a hurdle […]
You guys, the cycle is out of control. What cycle am I going on about? The hype cycle. Once a game gets announced, it then gets hyped out the wazoo for months (or even years at times). Then the game comes out and in come a slew of nine out of ten and ten out […]
As someone that has loved writing for years, I keep trying to improve, often trying different methods of writing and story telling. I must admit, it’s because of this reason I often am biased and value plot and characters above gameplay a lot of the time. Games hold a particular strength over books and movies, […]
Open worlds tell a story like no other game genre. By giving the player control over their story, it helps give each player their own unique experience. And these types of games are not only very popular, but very successful. In the four of the last five years, open world games won the Game of […]
Single-player of 2018, by EA’s standards, is more of a niche genre. However, it’s far more than that. It’s an experience that sometimes others just want to partake in by themselves. There are people who want to play games without distraction or some kid yelling inside their ear. Give us a compelling story, and we […]
Video games are a violent medium. We shoot, stab, slice, nuke, punch, bulldoze, swing, and skewer our way through baddies… and all for what? For the cathartic, sadistic pleasure of pretending to kill something without consequences? Well… yeah! It’s because of the same adrenaline rush we get from watching an action movie or reading a […]
2018 was a fantastic year for video games. We got surprise indie hits like Celeste, cinematic open-world adventures like Red Dead Redemption 2, and chaotic fighting games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In a year with so many hard-hitters, it’s not surprising that more and more people are learning to love and appreciate the gaming medium. This holiday […]
Ever wondered how a game’s story or setting might translate into another form of media like a TV show or movies? I take a look at some games I think would make for great anime adaptations. Spoiler Free 10. Doki Doki Literature Club Considering the best in horror anime is Higurashi, there is certainly plenty […]
The state of the industry “Our obligation is to make money, and to make money, it may be important to make history. To make money, it may be important to make art, or some significant statement. To make money, it may be important to win the Academy Award, for it might mean another ten million […]
Gamescom is finally here and a bunch of games will receive announcements, release dates and hopefully, playable gameplay demos. All eyes will turn towards Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo to see what they can offer in way of exclusives. Whilst this games development tactic may not always be the best for the consumer, it is extremely […]
