Ask a Dork: Video Game Worlds

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…
Ask a Dork: Prequels

Ask a Dork: Prequels

What are your thoughts on prequels? When have they been done well? Can they ruin a franchise if done poorly? The term “prequel” essentially means work that is done after…
Ask a Dork: Musical Scores

Ask a Dork: Musical Scores

What do you look for in a good score? Is it memorable and catchy music or something that simply enhances what's in front of you? There’s a lot that goes…
Ask a Dork: Next Gen Systems

Ask a Dork: Next Gen Systems

As Microsoft and Sony ramp up for their next gen systems, what are some things you'd like to see left in this generation? As we reach the twilight of the…
Ask a Dork: Anime vs. Cartoons

Ask a Dork: Anime vs. Cartoons

What's the difference between anime and cartoons to you? Which is better for story-telling? The challenge when comparing two visual mediums is that there will always be proponents for either…