Building a Better Horror Game
Editor's note: Nathan has some pretty sound reasons why many survival-horror titles don't work — and a few suggestions to improve the genre to...
Have You Played the Game? If Not, Shut Up!
Editor's note: People make judgments — and try to pass themselves as "informed" — after reading a couple of pieces and watching a handful...
Gamer Tourism: New York City
I was born in the largest city in the United States (2nd largest in North America – damn you Mexico City). When Japanese people ask me where I’m from, expecting to hear “America” or “Canada,” I cut to the chase and say “I’m from New York.”
Frustration or Challenge? Small Changes that Matter
Editor’s note: Players argue endlessly over whether a certain mechanic that punishes failure ultimately does nothing more than cause frustration or foster a tense...
News Blips: Games Are Painkillers, U.S. Gamer Budget, Starcraft 2 on Console, and More
While gaming can provide analgesic benefits, you can't say the same for the legions of villains, henchmen, and fauna (yes, fauna) that our virtual...
Pixel Revolt 24 Community Question Reminder
Bitmobbers unite! We need your answers to the Pixel Revolt community question. This week's question should result in some great responses: What is your...
Video Blips: Assassin’s Creed 3, Backbreaker, BlazBlue, and More
There's some potential in toying with mankind's destiny — that is, potential monologues for villains the world over. Video Blips: • This super-short teaser...
Desert Story: Yet Another Video Game Movie
These days, it seems independent filmmakers are picking up the video-game industry's springtime slack. With so few new releases this week, Desert Story is...
Reviews Spotlight: Jet Packs, Freddy Krueger, and Super Mario
My life seemed understandably unstable after moving all of my possessions from one city to another. Luckily, we can always count on the weekly...
Gaming Press Ignores Allegations that Sweatshop Labor Produces Xbox 360 Controllers
Editor's note: A few weeks ago, The National Labor Committee, a non-profit, non-governmental organization that advocates for global workers' rights, broke the story about...