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 Legions. A capable force of warriors from the ancient world who were once (and by many, still to this day) …
Hidden Depths: A Look at the Nuances of Nidhogg
Pixel art is ten-a-penny on the indie scene. You need to do something really special to stand out. For most, this takes the form of a particularly impressive or fresh art style, something that, hopefully, audiences haven’t seen before. For Nidhogg, on the other hand, a stripped back style that …
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 genre of video games and have a long standing history with it. And to the best of my knowledge have …
The Grit Effect: Graphics vs Grit
Does increasingly “gritty” art styles indicate a change in the gaming psyche? As she tumbled down the slippery incline a sickening thud signaled the end of her journey. As her wails of pain pierced the air we are shown the wound where a rusty spike had stopped her in place. …
The Most Memorable Things About My Journey: An Examination of ThatGameCompany’s Masterpiece
It has been 14 months since I finished Journey, Thatgamecompany’s most recent release. The appropriately named game sees players take control of scarfed and robed “travellers” as they go on a pilgrimage to a majestic mountain. The title is also an apt description of the game’s development cycle, which was …
Savage: The Shard of Gosen Live On Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight
When you hear things like “gameplay is heavily inspired by games like Super Mario Bros. 2 (US), Zelda 2, the Gargoyle’s Quest series, and the Castlevania series” you’ve got to be at least a little interested the game being referred to. This one is Savage: The Shard of Gosen. Savage: …
Nihilumbra: Demonstration of Video Game Immersion
When I’d wake up from a terrible nightmare ranging from Stephen King competition to Donatello from the Ninja Turtles yodeling in my shower, two questions would spring to my mind before I get my wits back. The questions would be “who am I” and “what the heck am I doing …
Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam Early Access
Hallelujah! Wait, is it wrong to use that word when referencing a game where you play the part of a plague and strategically try to wipe out the planet? Oh well, nothing says it better. After burning through many hours on the iOS version of Plague Inc, Ndemic Creations announced …
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 game design. If you look into what you should study for a career in video games, at the top of …
Concept Art: What Is Concept Art And Why Is It Important?
What is concept art? Concept art, often referred to as visual development, is the initial design used to develop the look and feel of a project. The project can be anything from animated films to, in our case, video games. Visual development artists will use the story and characters to …