Ask a Dork: Accessible Games
What would you consider an accessible game? What makes a game accessible? I think we should probably start by looking at what the word “accessible” means. For something to be considered truly accessible, it...
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Ask a Dork: Video Game Worlds
What is more important in world building in video games, the locations or the characters? This is a challenging question. By definition, dynamic and interesting locations are required in order to build a world...
If Platform-Holders Were Familial Units
Sometimes dreams bring up the strangest ideas. This isn’t really a dream article, but a before-I-sleep-I-spend-too-much-time-thinking article. In this case, I had finished recording a guest spot on a podcast in which talked about...
Ask a Dork: Nvidia’s Project Shield
“What do you think of Nvidia’s new handheld? Will it succeed?” For those not following the CES circuit, Nvidia has just unveiled a new handheld gaming system called “Project Shield” (I know, I know...
Ask a Dork: Twas the Week Before Christmas
Why don’t mediums like video games tackle seasonal issues more often? Or why don’t we get more holiday content in them. Twas the week before Christmas and all through my face was a thick...
Ask a Dork: Achievements/Trophies
“What do you think the role of Achievements/Trophies should be in games? What do you think of their current use? How would you evolve them?” If you would have asked me back in 2005...
Ask a Dork: Steam’s Big Picture
“Does Steam’s Big Picture mode change the game? If it takes up, how do you see it shaking up the console sector?” Call me an idiot, but I actually had to do some research...
Dual Wielding 77: Steam-Powered
After assigning “Homework” for the first time, the hosts sit down to share their experience with their Steam backlog. There is discussion of Path of Exile, Sequence, Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP,Ă‚Â Anomaly: Warzone Earth,...
NYCC ’11: GTA 3: 10th Anniversary (Mobile)
Seems like 2001 was a huge year for landmark games as it saw the release of Halo: Combat Evolved and Grand Theft Auto 3. One game changed the face of FPS on consoles, and...
Holiday Wrap-Up: Dance Central Gifting!
The eggnog has been stored for another year. Everyone is trying to get rid of the leftover fruitcakes. And if you live in Eastern United States, you are probably covered in snow at the...
