gender in games

Why #GamerGate Has To End News

Why #GamerGate Has To End

If you haven't heard of #GamerGate in the past few weeks, or months if you've been with us from the start, I am extremely jealous of you. Your head probably doesn't hurt from watching this bizarre debate unfold before your eyes. But it never hurts …
About the Use of Audio Logs in Video Games Critique

About the Use of Audio Logs in Video Games

I personally like audio logs as a storytelling medium. You can stay in the action while you listen to it, rather than having to pause the game and read text. Audio logs also don't take control away from the player, like a cutscene does. And they ar…
Postmortem: Bioshock Infinite Review

Postmortem: Bioshock Infinite

I finished playing Bioshock Infinite this summer, and I have been mulling on the game for some time. I was really impressed by the art and story of the game, it was deep yet concise, and had me engaged. But I am most critical of the things I love, …
Ladies I have loved: Junon Ladies I have Loved

Ladies I have loved: Junon

So I was reacquainted with my favorite game of all time recently, Dragon Force for the Sega Saturn. It's an interesting take on the RTS genre. Players can choose from 1 of 8 kingdoms to start their journey of recruiting the eight members of the Dra…
Ladies I have Loved: Luger Ladies I have Loved

Ladies I have Loved: Luger

Appreciating the Women in Games Killzone is a 2004 game developed by Guerrilla Games. As a whole, the plot is fairly predictable and the villain is extremely campy. However, the character interactions are well crafted and hilarious. One of my favou…