Why is Fortnite so Addictive!?

15 June 2018

Epic Games' Fortnite has become a monumental success with over 125 million players and releases on just about every platform. Currently raking in over $300 million each month, Fortnite's success is already [...]

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Are mobile games the same as “real games”?

1 February 2017

Is Candy Crush comparable to Dark Souls? Are mobile games just as valid as “real games” on console or PC? Are they played by the same people or even the [...]

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Is Video Game Power Fantasy a Myth?

7 October 2016

What is "power fantasy"? Is it a made up term to attribute false motivations for enjoying games? TL;DR: yes.

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Is Gaming Journalism Dead?

23 August 2016

Why do we care so much about "professional" opinions?

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Time and Gravity Puzzles: Exploring the Mechanics of Redactem

19 August 2016

Redactem is an indie puzzle game with gravity and time rewind puzzle mechanics.

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Why Difficulty Settings Are Bad Design: The Fallout

21 June 2016

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about difficulty settings in video games being bad design, and oh boy, were people upset!

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Why Difficulty Settings are Bad Design

8 June 2016

Are difficulty settings bad design? Is it possible to make accessible games without them?

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Why Narrative Does Not Define Your Game

2 June 2016

"Now that games are considered 'art', they need to feature more mature, responsible stories and life lessons." No. No they don't.

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Three Innovative Indie Games You May Not Have Played

21 April 2016

Independent game development is growing at an inspiring rate. Much of this can be attributed to superior development tools and improved ease of publishing – but it's also about the unexpected [...]

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PAX South: Tips and Takeaways

14 April 2016

 Happy Chess at PAX South 2016 Whether you’re a gamer or developer, attending a major expo like PAX is an incredible experience. With thousands upon thousands of people congregating to [...]

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