For me the problem is less “games became too gamey” and more games becoming too cinematic. They want to show you nice visuals, which is a fine goal, but often the way they do it breaks immersion. In DX:HR, for example, it has cool take-down sequences but they are shown in 3rd person rather than 1st. The advantage is… Read more
I can think of a few that would be good. Read more
Like with the horror piece, I disagree with you about a lot of this, but really enjoyed reading such well-formed arguments against certain ideas I really like in gaming. Read more
The chronicles of the Ravens by James Barclay would make a fantastic universe to explore as a game Read more
Free is always good. Games with Gold must be an Xbox thing, yeah? I only have a PC and PS4 but I’ll be sure to add it to my list. This is a literal list I keep in the Notes section on my phone. :) Read more
Wassup Doc, Read more
I like how they used past footages to pinpoint the position of all 15 towers and points of interest to basically uncover the complete map in the second part of the video.
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I’ve very much enjoyed this weekend. You are definitely one of the best writers in recent memory to take this gig and I as well hope they offer you a permanent spot. Read more
Loving the content so far, my friend. Very glad you got your own weekend - I’ve been wanting you to have one for the longest time. YOU DUN IT! :D And you’re awesome, and my friend, and a person who is not just a person, but a man. A man that is my friend. Read more
I’m only a minute in and I am furious that they didn’t start this video out with the fact that it would be better as a FPS. I mean, at that point, the series would probably be at least worth renting. :D Read more
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While I totally disagree about the presence of weapons making a game scarier (the flamethrower in Alien: Isolation removed any sort of tension for me), I think you’re definitely onto something with the diminishing effect of death in games and the need to keep things dynamic in horror. Games like Amnesia, SOMA, and… Read more
Great article! Read more
Howdy Doc! Read more
Okay, I’m having fun: Read more
Forgot about that demo. The gameplay would need to be overhauled a bit of course. Read more
