by Jade Entien While summer is almost over, I spent a lot of that time writing about the glamorous event that was Flame Con 2023. It’s hosted by Geeksout, a non-profit with the mission of “rallying, empowering, and promoting the queer geek community.” Flame Con was a two-day weekend soiree, but I was only able…
By Harold Goldberg In our opening video for the 11th New York Game Awards, game people from the world over spoke about dealing with the pandemic. That video included a segment from Ukranian game executive Elena Lobova. Three weeks later, Russia began its terrible siege of the Ukraine. and Elena Lobova, like so many millions,…
By Jade Entien Aren’t some of us, deep inside, suckers for “cute aliens who need to go home” stories? We find ourselves rooting for the human underdog and their extra-terrestrial ally as they outsmart the government and then eventually send the little guy home. The main character learns about themselves, sweet ending, credits roll, the…
By Shane Ferguson You may have missed it, but that would be a shame. Rogue Aces is incredibly addictive, a 2D, side-scrolling free roam air combat shmup arcade game. While that’s a lot of adjectives, it’s a game that’s nuanced and intriguing. Developed by Infinite State Games, Rogue Aces is a spiritual successor to classics such as Wings of…
By Shane Ferguson In the modern days of AAA, big budget game development, I applaud any publisher that takes a chance and releases a unique game. Modern titles are often marketed like movies, but many fall short when it comes to recreating that cinematic experience. As video games grow as an industry, I understand the…
By Kimari Rennis Greetings, fellow Circle members! I am Kimari Rennis, and I will be delivering this week’s Roundup. There’s a lot of Mario in the air this week! That’s because Super Mario Odyssey seems to be getting the best reviews of any Mario game – ever. Plus, it’s Halloween-time. There’s just so much going…
By Shane Ferguson Greetings Circle clan, Shane here again with your Roundup for this week. This quarter is really starting to heat up, with some great announcements and anticipated releases. Personally, I’m looking forward to playing Assassin’s Creed: Origins. I’ve been on a brief hiatus from the series, but Ancient Kemet seems like a great…
By Jonathan G. Lee Greetings! Jon here with your weekly Circle Roundup. Did you know General George Patton was an Olympian? He placed 5th in the pentathlon for the 1912 Olympics. Perhaps more relevant to us, that same year Pierre de Coubertin (the founder of the modern day Olympic Games) introduced an arts competition. The gold…
By Harold Goldberg As a journalist, I’ve followed the Uncharted series and the people who make it for a decade. In Dubrovnik at a Sony event for the first Uncharted offering, I remember the happy pride the Naughty Dog team displayed when debuting the very idea of a series based on everything from Victorian…
By Kevin L. Clark Here, we spotlight the movements, mods, and works of art within gaming culture for your ultimate enjoyment. The weekly post is your central point to see just how video games influence the world around us. The first week of the new year is now behind us and we’re gearing up to…