The Art of Cradle
Cradle is an open-world RPG in development by Mojo Game Studios to be released in the summer of 2016. Right now there is a Kickstarter campaign going on to fund the project. The…
The Lore Writers: Becoming a Video Game Writer
The Lore Masters Graphics, gameplay, level design, fun – it takes a healthy balance of all these things to create a truly engaging game experience, but storytelling is becoming more…
Setting The Mood: How In-Game Environments Affect The Way We Play
I step out into the world, the sudden flash of sunlight blinding me for a few seconds as my eyes adjust, and look out across a vast expanse of arid…
Better the Legion you know?
Why do fans of Roman History hate games like Ryse so much? Allow me to divulge some information regarding the Legions of Rome that may clue you in. The Roman…
Horror in Video Games
Slender. God-d*** Slender. When I first heard of this game and its simple yet suprisingly startling premise, I was so very intrigued, excited and horrified. I love the Survival Horror…
The Physicists Of Gaming: From Ph. D to Physics Programming
“It’s not rocket science.” Well, actually, it kind of is. The basic science of rockets involves a complex understanding of math and physics, which is also a key component in…
Pixels: Squares By Any Other Name
As a gamer, I often think to myself how we have almost as many styles of game artwork as we have genres of game. Games themselves being artwork, while hotly…
The Importance of Music in Video Games
Video games are evolving incredibly quickly at the moment, and new technology is constantly being developed, allowing game designers to reach into previously unknown territory. Many people credit video game…