“Quite exciting, this computer magic!” – Viv Savage, This is Spinal Tap “It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever.” – David St. Hubbins, This is Spinal Tap by Jeremy Voss David Cage makes me feel many things, but mostly he makes me feel like a hypocrite. Here I am, bemoaning all the mindless…
by Harold Goldberg Last week, I had surgery. It was indeed a bit rough; I’m still recovering. But ever since I can remember, I’ve looked to books, music, film and games as an escape from feeling bad, from pain, not the worst pain because the worst pain means the inability to enjoy media at all,…
Every week, writing from our Circle members will be featured here for others to check out. Kick off your week with some diverse and insightful pieces. Kotaku’s Evan Narcisse has more info on what’s next for the rocky GTA online situation. Chris Plante of Polygon reminisces about Sonic and talks The Stanley Parable podcast style. Adam Rosenberg…
Every week, writing from our Circle members will be featured here for others to check out. Enjoy their diverse and insightful pieces from last week. Want to know where we cryptophase to an algorave? Check out Jeff Bakalar’s 404 Podcast Engadget’s Ben Gilbert has the info on the Watchdogs delay Chris Plante of Polygon has a fun bit about…
by Harold Goldberg There are times when the fates allow for those who are in the video game industry to change directions – and careers. Recently, I had the chance to speak with John Batter, the CEO of M-GO, a movie streaming company which launched early in the year. I was looking forward to speaking…
Every week, writing from our Circle members will be featured here for others to check out. The Circle had a lot to say last week, so enjoy their diverse and insightful pieces. by Sarah Awad Evan Narcisse tells us all we need to know about GTA Online’s in-game cash bonusesfor players via Kotaku Anthony Agnello of Gameological…
By comparing the culture within western and eastern RPGS, the author argues that plot in role playing games hinges not on one protagonist, but upon a motley crew of characters. by Robert Gordon In the world of role playing games, it’s the ensemble that’s key to plot formation. Though video game characters can be motivated…
Every week, writing from our Circle members will be featured here for others to check out. Enjoy this week’s diverse and insightful pieces. by Sarah Awad Kotaku’s Evan Narcisse talks about his interesting week within the GTA Online universe Dan Ackerman of CNET gives us the DL on the best PC gaming Laptops Anthony Agnello reviews…
by Jeremy Voss Rain clearly aspires to belong in that upper tier of arty, indie console gems (think Journey, Braid, this year’s excellent Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons). The author explains why it doesn’t achieve its goal. I came to Rain not knowing very much about it beyond the trailer, which presented the PlayStation…