Epilogue Gaming: Video Games as Art, Literature and a Storytelling Medium
Thank you readers, viewers, and community members for making 2024 such a memorable year for us at Epilogue Gaming. To show our gratitude, we have compiled a list of video game things we are...
For the first time ever, we brought a few members of our Twitch Team together to pitch some New Year’s resolutions we have for our individual channels.
Each year, the Epilogue staff likes to reflect on what we’re grateful for. Here’s are our highlights from 2023.
The Epilogue Gaming Staff share what they’re grateful for in video games for 2020. What are you thankful for?
As we wrapped up 2019, our staff members wanted to discuss our favorite games from the year. We agreed on some categories that allowed us all to highlight the treats that 2019 brought our...
This article is a roundtable written by Marcos Carmona, Blake Andrea, Ben Vollmer, and Andy Webb. Here are our thoughts on the Pokémon Direct that aired on June 5th, 2019. Andy: How are we...
Josh: To what extent do we as reviewers allow the idea of games as live services affect our reviews; with the knowledge that our review may become completely inaccurate not just in technical aspects...
Question: Why are we continuing to see unfinished, unpolished games as we move into what seems to be the umpteenth year of this growing trend? Ben: This is a frustrating trend that probably won’t end...
Question: Does a strong narrative exempt a game from issues in its gameplay? In terms of difficulty, lack of engagement, or simply poor game design, is such a narrative enough motivation to push through...
Question: If you had to highlight the single best moment you had in a 2018 game, what would it be? What made that moment so special? Marcos: Honorable Mention: Getting revenge for Cayde-6 in...
Question: 2018 has been a flourishing year for video games. What do you consider to be the absolute best games of 2018? What makes your number one game special? Marcos: 5. Kirby Star Allies...
Question: Why would anyone believe that games are not art? What is some of the value in or purpose of labeling games as an art form? Blake: I think the reason games are easily...
Question: What role do side characters have in games? Specifically companion characters, not just NPCs. How do character companions influence the story, drive the narrative, and affect the gameplay? Ben: Companions, and the way...
Question: How can games develop meaningful relationships between the player and its characters? What kind of mechanics help develop a bond – and what are your favorite instances of those mechanics? Andy: I feel...
