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…
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…
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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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…