As years pass and more consoles are released, it becomes more apparent that some genres either relocate or become obsolete. Where are our puzzle games, 2D platformers, and on-rail shooters today? For the most part, they’re restricted to hand-held consoles, DLC, and arcade cabinets.
We’re knee deep in this current generation of consoles, and I’m wondering if the Japanese RPG has a similar fate.
Days 2 and 3 of our escapades into Farmville.
With PAX East around the corner, we’re trying to stay on our toes. SideQuesting Alpha Team (Dali and Ryan) will be in Boston covering the event next month. Since there will be several panels and games to try out, we may be a little swamped. Therefore, we’re turning to the readers. If you can’t be…
A week-long journey into Farmville, the biggest game on Facebook.
For every game that gets created, there are dozens that get put on the chopping block. Here are a few that didn’t quite make the cut.
Foursquare and LoseIt! are bringing Achievement-like goals to the real world.
Are there a new Wii and DS in the works from Nintendo? In all probability, the answer is “Yes.”
Wine, according to Mike James, founder of 8-Bit Vintners, is meant to be a fun, enjoyable experience. Growing up a gamer himself, James’ wine selection offers that fun experience, especially those of our gaming youth.
It looks like the show this week is a little earlier than usual! And lucky for you, dear viewer, its a tad more organized. We’re joined again by devoted listener and friend, Joshua Arnold, we talk about Dali’s strange sex life, MAG, LOST, and the podcast goes off the edge of a cliff when Dali leaves and is replaced by Ryan. Then again, even Ryan has his own ‘Shocking’ charms, so tune in and enjoy this latest episode of The SideQuest.
The Freelancers is a highly enjoyable podcast dealing with a topic that many journalists have often blown off: getting into games journalism.
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