The Hits and Misses of Gamescom 2017
Here’s what stood out at this year’s Gamescom, the world’s largest event for computer and video games. — September 5, 2017 We’ve just wrapped up another games show and found plenty to keep us busy in Cologne, Germany. Gamescom might not have the flagship reveals of E3, but all the major games makers are here –, and they usually have
Continue Reading10 Beautiful Video Game Songs
Music is an integral part of how we experience video games. While what can be judged as beautiful is extremely subjective, there’s no denying that these songs hit all the right notes. — August 30, 2017 Selecting music for a game is an arduous process. The wrong track can lead to players being rudely thrown out of the scene, while
Continue ReadingLessons Learned from Making 100 Games in 5 Years
Developer James Earl Cox has recently completed his 100 Games in 5 Years project, having wrapped up development of his taxing, rewarding journey with a cute game about a kitten in a blanket that likes to meow about things. — August 28, 2017 Games about the horrors of war. Games about the horrors of getting caught watching porn. Games about racing fish-men, the well-mannered homeless,
Continue ReadingHow The Video Universe Took Over Our Lives
“From Arcade Games to Nintendo Switch,” Newsweek published this story under the headline of “Zip! Zap! Video Games are back!” on March 14, 1988. In light of Nintendo’s release of the Nintendo Switch earlier this year, Newsweek is republishing the story. — August 25, 2017 Beware. You are about to enter the murderous Battlezone . . . The maddening Pac-Man maze . .
Continue ReadingThe Evolution of Music in Video Gaming
From looped soundtracks of monophonic melodies to Trent Reznor, there have been a lot of changes in video game soundtracks. — August 23, 2017 Anybody who plays video games in 2017 knows how a good soundtrack can get the adrenaline going. Recent hits like Doom have been noteworthy for their visceral music as much as their gameplay, and whether it’s
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