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Mass Effect 2 Hates Nuance: Role Play vs. Game Play
by Cameron Walker I like Mass Effect 2 a lot. I mean, it has some fun shoot shoot game play, a surprisingly deep power system, engaging characters, decent story, good voice acting. Really, what’s not...
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A Market without Used Games: A Discussion Worth Having
by Cameron Walker Everyone is mad about the rumors that the next gen consoles are going to restrict the use of used games. On the face of things, this seems like a bad direction for the game industry,...
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Gender Swaps: More Than Fanart?
by Cameron Walker Alpha Protocol is sort of an underappreciated game. I mean, the gamey part, where you run around and shoot things, isn’t particularly good. I played on easy with the “stand in a room...
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Bethesda and the Infinite Sadness: Playing Beyond The End
Desert island video game. Just one, but any system. Don’t worry about electricity or internet connection. This is a hypothetical,...
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Xbox Live DRM Does Not Understand the Modern Family
I’ve got two TVs in our living room. This isn’t for ramshackle picture in picture–I don’t even have cable–it’s because I am part of a modern family. My partner and I both play video games. We also...
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Fast Fingers, Brain Off: Hybrid Puzzle Games
A few years ago I bought Puzzle Quest on the Xbox 360. This was a terrible idea. If you’ve ever played Puzzle Quest, you know it isn’t a fast-paced game. It’s essentially a match three gems game, but...
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