Through the Skype video chat window, I can see a poster on Aubrey Hesselgren’s wall. It says, “And if you don’t like games you can get the fuck out of my house.” It’s probably safe to assume he likes what he does. Hesselgren got the internet talking yesterday when he released a teaser for a mashup o
DayZ is supposed to have a standalone release by the end of 2012. Those who have yet to figure out the complex modding of ARMA 2 (myself included), wait with bated breath, only having stories to tantalize what the full game might have in store. Some are inspiring, but most are harrowing. Here is one
Autism is still very much a mystery. Its cause is largely unknown, and has been inaccurately attributed to many things. It is a spectrum disorder and the way it manifests itself differs greatly from person to person. For those with high functioning autism, navigating the social world can be a baffli
Videogames for charity is not a new thing. What is novel is making a game with the primary function of financial assistance. Seeds is an upcoming mobile app that does just this. [The game director’s] interest in microlending first came from a 2009 New York Times article entitled “Saving the World’s
LittleBigPlanet is one of Sony’s great successes, not only because LBP has sold so well, but because it appeals to such a massive audience. Little kids can play it, adults can play it, and they can play it together. Does this sound like any other game? Mario perhaps? One thing that has plagued Sony
Microsoft has a novel campaign to encourage people to play Halo 4’s multiplayer: pay them with Microsoft points. Here is the breakdown: Play 35 or more hours, and get 100 Points, OR Play 70 or more hours, and get 300 Points, OR Play 140 or more hours, and get 600 Points Remember, this promotion ends
The Astronauts is a game developer blog that has thrown a wrench in my conception of games. They have post up which shows five games and their five most memorable moments. BIOSHOCK First ten minutes. Entering Rapture. CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 No Russian. You take part in an airport massacre o
Has Frog Fractions piqued your interest in text based games? Bad at Halo 4? Give this game a whirl. It’s surprisingly intense, and if nothing else it will help speed up your typing.