Best Butts in Gaming: A Look at Lower Halves
Video games have become quite a prominent form of entertainment now widely accepted in pop culture. And since their inception, video games have grown quite alluring to the eye. One sense of appeal that...
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Roundtable: Explaining the Trend Behind Unfinished, Unpolished Games
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...
Roundtable: Is Good Narrative an Excuse for Bad Gameplay?
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...
Roundtable: Videogames are NOT Art?
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...
Roundtable: Companion Characters
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...
Roundtable: Bonding With Characters
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...
Three and Out – ‘Hollow Knight’
There was an intense moment of relief for me when I found my first character buried beneath the levels of soil, mystery and labyrinth of Hollownest, the beautifully quiet setting for Hollow Knight. Cornifer the...
Games You Forgot About – ‘Spider-Man’ (2000)
This month’s edition of the “Games You Forgot About” series breaks the mold. Most of the games in this series are old, dusty, lost games that deserve a fresh pair of eyes. But, with...
Games You Forgot About: ‘Kinetica’ (2001)
Kinetica is a racing game that was forgotten about nearly as soon as it was released in 2001. It was buried in the market by giant industry racers like Gran Turismo 3: A Spec...
How ‘Undertale’ Subverts Expectations
Undertale is a masterclass of subverting expectations. Consistently throughout, Undertale creates scenarios that are both hilarious and unexpected.
How ‘Undertale’ Kills Expectations
Undertale is a masterclass of subverting expectations. Consistently throughout, Undertale creates scenarios that are both depressing and unexpected.
Protected: What Game Should You Play Next?
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