By Ronald Gordon Dragon Age: Inquisition was a fantastic game I played back in my high school days, and one for which I still have fond memories. It took months, if not years, of my time, thanks to its characters, its story, and the world of Thedas drawing me in. I still have recent playthroughs…
By Jade Entien After blowing the dust off the Xbox I was positive I wouldn’t be touching for the entirety of my semester, I downloaded Bloomtown: A Different Story, developed by Lazy Bear Games and Different Sense Games. I prepared myself for what I assumed would be a typical pixel turn-based RPG. However, it took…
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…