The recent announcement of Microsoft buying Mojang, the developers of gaming phenomenon Minecraft has resulted in responses ranging from excitement to disbelief to outright hostility. The main concerns are that Microsoft is going to monetize the game into oblivion but I think they have a different plan in mind. […]
With the increased volume of free games from programs such as Xbox’s Games with Gold and PlayStation’s PS+, I wonder if it makes it harder for people to truly perceive the value of the games that become available. With some such as Guacamelee STCE even débuting as a free […]
With all the “controversy” surrounding how genders are portrayed in games, the “rhetoric” of the chest versus breast and the “impact” this may have on children later on in their lives, common sense should prevail at some point with someone stating the obvious that this is entertainment we […]
I was asked an interesting question today. Why do I beta test games? I actually had to think about it for a moment because I can easily tell you what I don’t beta test for. I don’t do it for the free keys, upgrades, armour, weapons, points, gold […]
Whenever I see a post about why video games should be considered art I wonder why the examples being used are more known for their narrative than their gameplay. I know story often draws a player into a game but it is also something that is not unique […]
It may seem odd to bring up Sierra in this fashion since Activision announced the brand’s resurrection. But it may be even more relevant now to remind people of the vast legacy that name brings to games and the expectations of those who remember. Originally founded as On-Line […]
A week and a half ago I went away on holiday with my family and decided to bring along my Surface Pro to keep me occupied during moments of downtime. Seeing as I was also going to be Internet free too I thought I would install a few […]
When developing applications that made use of a database, one of the key features in my designs has been to create an intermediary class that handled the nuts and bolts of the data handling and presented the app code with a consistent interface regardless of how the data […]
It only recently came to my attention that the old Retronauts podcast is back from the dead. Originally a feature for the now gone 1up gaming site, it was a great way to hear history and impressions of games from previous generations. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter, the […]
I wasn’t too sure if I had gone through enough movies, games, etc to be able to make a decent list this year so decided to take an alternative route and mash these all up together. They’re not in any order, just how they pop out of my […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
The Late Night Session 