As Christmas approaches many anticipated gamers will have big name titles on their wish list. These games typically sell well over the Christmas, but they also seem to be under increasing scrutiny from both critics and fans. The problem? Many games of today seem to be far too similar to previous titles; so is this …
Every year it seems I feel compelled to defend the games industry against some kind of sensationalist headline or article. I thought I had got away with it this year. 2007 – www.yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk/violence-in-games-just-my-news~692.htm 2008 – www.yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk/link-between-online-gaming-and-news~1018.htm 2010 – www.yetanotherreviewsite.co.uk/violence-in-games-revisited-opinion-news~2743.htm 2011 – marczewski.me.uk/2011/02/10/why-am-i-not-an-axe-murderer-even-though-i-play-video-games/ Sadly, the tragic events in Connecticut have yet again raised the favourite topic …
The launch of the Wii U and Christmas sounds like a perfect situation for any Nintendo fan. Unfortunately that’s not true for this fan as my love for Nintendo seems to have hit a rough patch… As a Nintendo fan I should be fidgeting with excitement for November 30th or (to non-Nintendo fans) the launch …
I may just be spoiled. I am fortunate as I get to play a huge number of games each year. The trouble is, I am getting a bit bored of what is being offered up. Don’t get me wrong, there are great games being made. There are also not so great games that will get …
I want to experience games not just play them. (ARTICLES) Read More »
The collective sound of five minds working in a creative form is beautiful…in the final segment of the creative process. During that, it’s a whole lot of ‘Ums’, ‘Arghs’ and ‘Ers’ as you try to weave each idea smoothly into the next. It’s a brain stumbling process when some truly great ideas are marred by …
Norah-Development Diary 2: Cut Sequences (ARTICLES) Read More »
Hello all. Regular viewers of this site will know me as Ben Taylor, scathing hermit of the video game world. However, this post is something altogether different. Rather than praising or criticising the efforts of other developers, I’m here to talk about a project I am producing with a rather talented team known as ‘Try.Win.Repeat’. …
Americans may have E3, but each year us Brits gets a chance to experience just what will be sucking up our savings over the next few months. Eurogamer 2012 hit Earl’s Court last week and provided us with blockbuster titles, a few avoidables and collective migraines thanks to hours upon hours of constant gaming. Having …
Since the first day of Eurogamer Expo 2012, there has been one thing that seems to be catching everyone’s attention. Is it the latest Call of Duty? or maybe Hitman? No. It has been booth babes. For those who don’t know, booth babes are usually scantily clad women, who parade around the show trying to …
Booth Babes at Games Events – Not Needed and It Seems Not That Wanted (ARTICLES) Read More »
Gamification seems like a dirty word in the games industry. With the likes of Ian Bogost being incredibly vocal about their dislike of it as a concept. I understand this and I respect the thought out opinions that people like him have. However, below is my plea to others in the games industry – especially …
My plea to the games industry. Embrace gamification and get involved. (ARTICLES) Read More »
SpecialEffect are a unique UK charity that do whatever it takes to help everyone with disabilities to have a better quality of life. For some, this means access to fun and leisure activities like computer games. For others, it’s giving them a voice at a time when they can’t even speak. Find out more at …
Special Effect – an amazing video from an amazing charity (ARTICLES) Read More »
Yuji Naka (who is the creator of Sonic) stated in an interview that he wished other developers could be free of the series they work on and- like him- make new games and characters. So, is their some truth to his word? Recently Yuji Naka (the brainchild behind Sonic) spoke about his enjoyment of being …
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You may not have heard of Dr Jo Twist. You may not have even heard of Ukie. However, as a gamer, you will certainly have started to see the work that they have been doing together. From tax breaks to the age rating system PEGI, they have had a hand in or been responsible for …
Exclusive Interview with Dr Jo Twist, UKIE CEO (ARTICLES) Read More »
