posted on 08/09/2012 in Originals
Sliding Into Place
There are occasional moments playing OLO when the game is just a bit too even, or when defeat is inevitable,…
Richard Clark
posted on 08/06/2012 in Originals
For Women Like You
“You need to start taking better care of yourself. You need all the help you can get. Men don’t go…
Patricia Hernandez
posted on 08/03/2012 in Originals
Video Games: Illuminati Weapons of Mass Contraception
I want to talk to you today about a very real problem. It is a problem rife with veracity that…
Evan Cooper
posted on 08/02/2012 in Originals
Failing Forward
The bird in Tiny Wings doesn’t have a name, but you give him one. I called him Richie, which is…
Richard Clark
posted on 08/02/2012 in Originals
The Minibosses On Video Game Rock & Roll
There was no introduction or unnecessary ceremony when Robin Vining (bass), Aaron Burke (guitar), Matt Wood (drums) and Jeff Owens…
Ryan Winslett
posted on 08/01/2012 in Originals
Strange Lessons From Street Fighter II
If we consider the evolution of video games, it’s safe to say that early developers had little idea how profoundly…
Drew Paryzer
posted on 07/31/2012 in Originals
Escaping The Current
It’s a blistering Saturday in July and I’m standing on the edge of a boat. The water surrounds our little…
Rich Shivener
posted on 07/30/2012 in Originals
Sugar From Shit
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is one of the worst games I’ve ever played, according the logical part of my…
Rowan Kaiser
posted on 07/27/2012 in Originals
The Implications of Big Buck Hunter’s Barroom Superiority
In the era before home consoles had firmly established themselves, gamers flocked to arcades, stood before hulking machines and played…
Aaron Matteson
posted on 07/26/2012 in Originals
Going Places
The buttons in Pocket Planes feel so good to push. They are bright and cheerful. They make amazing things happen….
Richard Clark
Originals
Decision PointsOne reason I find myself drawn to RPGs more than any other genre is that they are infinitely more likely…
Originals
Quests & ConsequencesRole playing games love their drama, tension, and high moral flair. Western RPGs rely on characters and stories that push…
Originals
Zombie Games Infected My Brain!4:00am Okay. The first thing we need to do is to block off the alley leading into the apartment complex….
Originals
Please Do Not Touch The Video GamesThe delicate truce over the specious “Are Video Games Art?” debate was shattered last month when The Museum of Modern…
Originals
A Chat With The Live-Action Nathan DrakePlaying video games gives us the chance to take on the role of a hero. We escape into these digital…