February Bitmob Writing Challenge: Gamers’ History
The video-game industry has come a long way, with decades of history behind it. Well-known companies, beloved franchises, and long-standing genres: Each has a...
Bulletstorm and MadWorld: A match made in Hell
I know this guy who I swear is the crudest, most obnoxious person on the planet. While I wouldn't call him a friend, I'm...
News Blips: Demon’s Souls successor, Move for PC, Grand Theft Auto almost didn’t exist, and more
Are you up for another medieval-themed romp that borders on sadism with its difficulty? No? From Software says, "Too bad." News Blips: From Software...
Video Blips: War in the North, Darkspore, Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2, and more
I think every conflict in Middle-earth can be boiled down to two sides trying to out-epic each other in grandiosity, power, and theme song....
Medal Of Honor Review — The Formula Isn’t Working
Doing reviews for games that came out months ago has a few advantages. I get to experience the game closest to the developer's vision — post-patch updates and most (if any) downloadable content is readily available.
Gaming without graphics: Letting sound tell a story
We are approaching a sort of event horizon when it comes to gaming graphics. Since progressing into the polygonal age, game graphics have arguably...
Why console game makers can’t rely on digital sales — yet
The video games industry is in the midst of a permanent, seismic shift that will see fewer top-tier console titles published. Revenue could decline...
Pokémon trainers are disturbed and depraved: Part 1
(Note: If you are not familiar with the article from which this piece draws inspiration, Hunter S. Thompson’s “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and...
Prince Of Persia: The Forgotten Sands Review
Vitals – System: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, DS, PSP, PC // Release Date: May 18, 2010 // ESRB: Teen // Genre: Action Adventure/Platformer...
Is fun or meaning more important for video games?
“Fun isn’t enough. It’s paramount!” I take this quote from a rant Destructoid blogger Jim Sterling made in a recent episode of his topical...