Games, games, and Vincent
Axiom Verge, looking back
It was some time ago that I claimed Axiom Verge to be Metroid 5. It wasn't until this weekend that my brain finally accepted it as a new 'home'. It's something …
Nioh (PS4)
It has taken a suspiciously long time before anyone attempted to emulate the success of Demon’s Souls and its offspring the Dark Souls series. Only two years …
Super Metroid's teachings
If you're making a game that breaks from convention, set that expectation early and show the player — force them to understand — through level design how yours …
Samurai Warriors 4 (PS4)
For many years people have watched Koei’s Warriors/Musou series of games and collectively shook their heads at it. So how could Samurai Warriors 4 possibly be …
Are nerds the problem?
Well, this is awkward. Most core gamers know of the Gamergate group, its ties to the alt-right and the sheer indecency and awkwardness it brings along. But …
Xbox-as-a-Service VS. muddled PlayStation messaging
After the somewhat awkward presentation of the PlayStation 4 Pro a lot of people were understandably confused about the future of PlayStation. Was this aimed …