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the-real-problem-with-video-game

July 30, 2012

games criticism/Lollipop Chainsaw/Opinion

There’s an opinion piece over at Forbes about the “problem with video game reviews.” Since Forbes was kind enough to try and pull apart one of my opinion pieces not long ago, I would like to take the opportunity to return the favour (a little bit vindictive, perhaps, but this…

Review: Planet Crashers (3DS eShop)

July 29, 2012

eShop/Nintendo 3DS/Planet Crashers/Reviews/RPG

Almost two years ago, Tim Schafer and crew were responsible for one of my favourite little RPGs of the generation. Costume Quest on the PS3 and Xbox 360 played out a lot like “my first RPG,” it was so simple, but it was also endlessly charming – the perfect way…

how-to-deal-with-criticism-stanley

July 29, 2012

Criticism/Galactic Cafe/PC/The Stanley Parable HD Remix/The Stanley Parable: Mobile Edition

It can sometime be hard for creators to respond to fan criticism. If the creator decides to ignore complaints then they risk losing an audience while also potentially enhancing their work, but if a creator decides to accept complaints and take action upon them they will undoubtedly cause a small…

Review: Q.U.B.E. (PC)

July 28, 2012

PC/Q.U.B.E./Toxic Games

Q.U.B.E. frustrates me. Not because the game is bad; the game is actually a very well-constructed puzzle-platformer with a few irritating challenges, but besides that there is nothing quite wrong with the game. What frustrates me is that Q.U.B.E. wants to be more than what it actually is; a fun,…

nifflas-and-green-hill-working-on-knytt

July 27, 2012

Knytt Underground/Linux/mac/Nifflas/PC/PS Vita/PS3

Just yesterday Swedish indie developer Nifflas, in conjunction with Ripstone, announced his next project. That project is Knytt Underground, the followup to the popular Knytt and Knytt Stories games. Using some logic and assuming the existing screenshots are not fabrications of the final product, Knytt Underground appears to be a…

The weekend discussion: The Olympics!

July 27, 2012

Olympics/weekly chat

We’re going a little off topic this week with the weekend discussion, because there’s the matter of a small little sporting event going on. The Olympics remains the event that pulls the world together, so we’re looking forward to a great couple of weeks. What Olympics sports do you like…

007 Legends loads up with Hollywood talent

July 27, 2012

007 legends/Activision/Hugo Drax/James Bond/Jaws

Activision has a small army of Bond series vets onboard for this Fall’s 007 Legends game. Get ready for some familiar faces (and tunes). Legends ties together six different Bond adventures from throughout the character’s massive catalog of movies. All together there’ll be five ‘in the box’ plus a free…

Trailer: Dead or Alive 5’s “Bunnies”… NSFW

July 27, 2012

Dead or Alive/sex/Tecmo Koei/trailer

I would normally introduce a video like this with something witty or a bit of commentary, but to hell with it. Tecmo Koei knows why people buy Dead or Alive games, and I feel like I need a cold shower now. Enjoy……

Interview: Disney’s new Australian distributor: ‘bricks & mortar’ retail proposition is not dead

July 27, 2012

Australia/Brian Quigley/Disney/Interview/Retail/Turn Left Distribution

Brian Quigley has been around the games business for many years in Australia, having held roles with both THQ and Nintendo. Now he has his own business, and it’s off to a great start. Turn Left Distribution has been set up as a third party support business for those (many)…

its-olympics-time-in-all-honesty-this

July 27, 2012

F1/Mario Golf/nba jam/Sega Soccer Slam/Sports/Super International Cricket/top 5

It’s Olympics time! In all honesty, this is an event I look forward to every four years. It’s a chance to watch some sports that never get TV coverage otherwise. I was lucky enough to be around Sydney for the 2000 Games, and I remember fondly the raw positive atmosphere…

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