Editorial: Five Things that Suck About Modern Gaming
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Today, Oliver talks about some conventions of modern gaming that, perhaps, we were all better off without.
Author Archives: Riddles
Review: Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
Oliver reviews the latest chapter in Sony’s epic action franchise, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Does it manage to deliver on the same terrific level as Uncharted 2?
Editorial: Where Has the Magic Gone?
On a rainy day in Murfreesboro, Riddles finds himself longing for the days of his youth. Join him, sympathize, and tell him everything will be fine.
Review: Shadow of the Colossus HD
Oliver delves back into the world of Shadow of the Colossus by means of the recently released Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection. Is a return journey worth your time, and does the HD facelift do the game justice? Find out inside.
Preview: Misfortune
Oliver has been spending time with LoadinGames’ browser-based RPG Misfortune. Does it manage to stand out from standard browser-based fare? Read his preview to find out.
Editorial: The AAA Stranglehold
Oliver discusses the growing trend of publishers opting for safe shots and easy money, thus forgoing and discouraging innovation.
Review: Outland
Riddles reviews Housemarqe’s gorgeous and immersive side-scrolling action puzzler, Outland. Find out if the game is more than just a pretty picture.
Editorial: The Jig Is Up, Nintendo
Loathe as they are to admit it, Nintendo’s handheld business is being undercut by the advent of easily accessible and inexpensive smartphone games. With that in mind, Riddles wonders how long Nintendo can maintain premium prices on handheld software.
Editorial: Anything Wii Can Do, Vita Do Better…?
Recent information suggests that with the PS3 and PlayStation Vita, Sony could deliver experiences similar to what Nintendo hopes to do with the Wii U. Riddles ponders what this means for Nintendo, and their mission to win back the core gamer.
Editorial: Sequels that Better Not Drop the Ball
Ah, sequels. You gotta love ‘em. I’ve written about bad sequels before, and now I’m going to do the opposite in a way, and talk about five upcoming sequels that I’m hoping won’t suck. BioShock 2 Yeah, yeah… I know this game likely won’t see release this year (although a calendar 2010 release has not [...]