Archive For Editorials Category

Mass Effect 3 Backlash: Are We Happy Now?

Mass Effect 3 Backlash: Are We Happy Now?

Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka must've asked this at least once.

Reviewing MMOs: Is the Last Word the Final Word?

Reviewing MMOs: Is the Last Word the Final Word?

Should MMO reviews be a last testament or an ongoing coverage?

Editorial: Wii U or won’t you?

Editorial: Wii U or won’t you?

The sound a child makes when trying to imitate a Fire Engine.

The Big Name Dilemma: Why We Can’t Stop Buying Call of Duty

The Big Name Dilemma: Why We Can’t Stop Buying Call of Duty

Is it really because we want to stay relevant or something else?

Editorial: Dark Souls Doesn’t Have to be Fun

Editorial: Dark Souls Doesn’t Have to be Fun

Weekend editorial.

Cutscenes and Experiences: Just Playing the Game

Cutscenes and Experiences: Just Playing the Game

The importance of cutscenes in gaming, and why they don't necessarily need to look better or worse than gameplay.

“Hardcore” Oh-So Defined: How Casual is Tower Defense?

“Hardcore” Oh-So Defined: How Casual is Tower Defense?

Ten or so questions, perhaps rhetorical, for the sake of questioning.

The Evolution of Gaming’s Future: Then and Now, Part 1

The Evolution of Gaming’s Future: Then and Now, Part 1

Join us as we look at the changing norms and trends that defined notions of "The Future".

Valve’s Big Picture Mode available today: Here’s Why We think it’s a Game Changer

Valve’s Big Picture Mode available today: Here’s Why We think it’s a Game Changer

Steam on your TV, but more awesome. And yes, PC games on your HDTV. Yes. Awesome.

The Dynamics of Horror: Why RE and Silent Hill Aren’t Scary Anymore

The Dynamics of Horror: Why RE and Silent Hill Aren’t Scary Anymore

Big-budgeted, commercially-minded efforts haven't been able to measure up to the indies.

Final Fantasy XIII-3: Why It’s a Bad Idea for Square-Enix

Final Fantasy XIII-3: Why It’s a Bad Idea for Square-Enix

How they didn't learn their lesson after the first game is still a mystery.

Editorial: Skyrim PS3 – Shoddy product and broken dreams

Editorial: Skyrim PS3 – Shoddy product and broken dreams

An epic tale of all-round incompetence by various parties.

Editorial: Wrestling in Games: WWE’s “Product Defining Play Experience” Flakiness

Editorial: Wrestling in Games: WWE’s “Product Defining Play Experience” Flakiness

In search for that perfect WWE game.

Editorial: Sleeping Dogs – the perfect composite game

Editorial: Sleeping Dogs – the perfect composite game

Wei, they don’t love you like I love you.

Editorial: Courting F2P To Avoid PC Bungles: A Ubisoft Saga

Editorial: Courting F2P To Avoid PC Bungles: A Ubisoft Saga

In this year, the free-to-play market has grown by leaps and bounds. We got the exquisite Tribes: Ascend, which did things right by throwing a coffin-load of content at you for a paltry sum. It also o... Read More

Editorial: Dark Souls PC port: When nectar becomes poison

Editorial: Dark Souls PC port: When nectar becomes poison

It was one of the most pleasant announcements ever; one that was music to the ears of every PC gamer out there and some. One of the best games of this generation was heading to the platform; a game wi... Read More

Alternate Paths and Multiple Endings: Tying it Together for Mass Effect 3

Alternate Paths and Multiple Endings: Tying it Together for Mass Effect 3

The most hilarious thing about Bioware, in light of the Mass Effect 3 ending controversy, is how it’s really “all on them”. Previous so-called “controversies”, such as the Fox News debacle... Read More

Editorial: Why Tokyo Game Show is vital for the PS Vita

Editorial: Why Tokyo Game Show is vital for the PS Vita

Sony's E3 2012 performance was something that many people didn't see coming. At a time when the Vita is going through severe growth pangs as a product, it was imperative for Sony to at least create so... Read More

Editorial: a square PEGI in a round hole?

Editorial: a square PEGI in a round hole?

Ever since its inception in 1912, the British Board of Film Classification has been the stalwart shining beacon of hope in an otherwise filthy sea of puerile perversion, or so the legend goes. Nowaday... Read More

FIFA 13: Here’s Why You Should Look Forward To It

FIFA 13: Here’s Why You Should Look Forward To It

[HTML1] FIFA 13 is the latest installment in EA's prestigious football franchise which is set to hit the shelves on Friday 28th September. But what do we know about the game so far? First let’s ta... Read More