How do you make a true investigation game? On one hand, it has to be about discovery – the player uses his or her observation skills and wit to find clues and solve the puzzle. But the game also has to be playable. Can’t be so difficult it frustrates players. In The Vanishing of Ethan… Read More »
The NRSC’s Mission Majority is rad, in a North Korea kind of way. It’s 8-bit, which to some gamers has retro power like vinyl or tie-dye. And it has a squishy round protagonist: an elephant named Giopi. Wait a minute, Giopi is like G.O.P. – dude, that’s clever! I have to admit, it’s not as… Read More »
The Caretaker is an action indie “about a guy that starts his new job as a cemetery caretaker”. A fantastic concept with a ton of possibilities! There’s fighting, puzzle solving, mystery, and ghosts. The most intriguing conflict with the most potential is that both Jake, the caretaker, and the ghosts need cash — the latter… Read More »
I’m not a fan of the free-to-play business model, but I could be, especially with giftgaming. Giftgaming is a start-up that connects brands with publishers – a b2b. From a gamer’s perspective, it’s a way to get free stuff. I like free stuff and anything that will get me free stuff is cool. But will… Read More »
The Astronauts’ Adrian Chmielarz walks us through 13 minutes of gameplay in the new trailer for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. The first-person mystery game (released September 14 on Steam and GOG) combines elements of noir, CSI, and even some X-files. It was “inspired by the weird fiction (and other tales of the macabre) from… Read More »
Koreans are excellent gamers and Korea is a top-notch place for gaming. Here are ten other reasons why Korea (South, of course) is awesome. 10) No tip. No need to pay an extra 15-20% at a restaurant. Service is still great, much better than in America. Virtues of extreme competition. 9) It’s Wired. Wifi in… Read More »
We play the game of survival every day. Work, family, friends, and so on, we’re all just trying to get through the day, save enough acorns for tomorrow, and be happy doing it. And also creative. The problem with many “survival” video games is a lack of creativity. The developer may give you some options… Read More »