Archive For Editorials Category

Retrospective: The History of Assassin’s Creed — Part 1

Retrospective: The History of Assassin’s Creed — Part 1

In this four part series, we take a look back at this wonderful franchise, starting today with Assassin's Creed 1.

Resident Evil 6: Is mass-market appeal really necessary?

Resident Evil 6: Is mass-market appeal really necessary?

Capcom's direction questioned.

Wii U: Third Parties, Nintendo, and Why it Might Dominate Next Gen

Wii U: Third Parties, Nintendo, and Why it Might Dominate Next Gen

Complete analysis.

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