When Heavy Rain released a couple months back, it was mostly treated to general praise from critics and gamers alike. The visuals border on Hollywood-level realism, the writing can be measured up against any cable crime drama, and the characters are memorable and involving. So it can be natural, then, that an episodic Heavy Rain “series” be released to PSN.
Survey Says: Alcohol and Gaming
Playing video games socially is something that we’re all more than likely familiar with: invite friends over, have a few beers, play some Rock Band. Many of us might also grab a drink when playing Madden or when grinding in Dragon Age. What may not be known, though, is if alcohol consumption really is as common an occurrence among gaming sessions as we’d like to think it is.
Interview: Alexandra Raymond, The Border House
Editor’s note: This interview contains minor spoilers for Mass Effect 2. The gaming community is just a smaller version of the world you interact with when you go to class, work, supermarket, or bar. Have you ever been uncomfortable due to a linear combination of your surroundings and your identity? Do you go to a…
Editorial: On Relevance and the Real (E)state of the JRPG
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.
Ten Rejected Video Game Pitches
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.
Editorial: A Perfect GOTY Formula
Is there a perfect formula to selecting a Game of the Year?
Gaming Technology in 2010
Whether it’s for a console, handheld, or home computer we will be inundated with possibly exciting new ways to interact with our favorite games.
Free Game Idea: Saving EA on the Wii
A few concept EA games that could sell well on the Wii.
The Gaming of Metacritic
How valid are Metacritic’s scores in determining a game’s actual quality?
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The sweet “Controller Plug” shirt and logo hoodies are for sale!
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