Derek, Great article, really informative read. I'm amazed that the initial catalyst Randy Pitchford's comment may have led to this huge divide among digital distribution vendors. I can acknowledge that people are able to envision an element of collusion that Steam forces consumers to use their service in order to ...
Frank, I disagree with your analogy about motion pictures. Screenwriting is the bread and butter of any film, not cinematography. Without a good script, a movie is building off something with an unsound base. In video games, the gameplay is the foundation in any game. Without interactivity, how is it ...
I agree with Jenova's point about what is missing from games but disagree with how it has been implemented. A game without gameplay is interesting but sorely lacks a core facet needed to drive the experience. If emotional responses are derived from the story, then perhaps character development should be ...
There is something inherently flawed about the way that games are reviewed. For any review publication, one has to examine what their role should be in relation with the gamer. Ideally, they should strive to paint an accurate picture of the game and proclaim whether it is worth purchasing. I ...
Interesting post. I've had a similar feeling when playing Heroes of Might and Magic V. I can't play the game without comparing it to its classic predecessor Heroes III. I think you're right in that people have an inherent tendency to compare games in a series and to idolize the ...
@ Mohit I agree. Half Life 2 is an excellent example of an FPS that does more than just throw enemies in your face. I think part of its allure is the ability to kill enemies by thinking with the gravity gun rather than shooting an RPG. Another FPS that ...
