This post begins a series on the level design and mechanics of Cave Story. From start to finish, we’ll be… Read more Let’s Analyze: A Thorough Look at Cave Story – Part 1
Author: Joshua Whittom
Tunnel Vision
The train car rattled incessantly, tossing its passengers back and forth with relentless instability. Blake was trying desperately not to… Read more Tunnel Vision
Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 6
This post concludes a series on the way Portal introduces, interweaves, and expands upon its core mechanics to create interesting… Read more Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 6
Jimmy and Sally
Sally sat at the back of the room, sipping a beer and watching the crowd. She would go on in… Read more Jimmy and Sally
Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 5
This post continues a series on the way Portal introduces and intermingles its core mechanics to engage and instruct the… Read more Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 5
Will-ing to Try
It is three o’clock on a Saturday afternoon, the perfect time to further my devious machinations. The weekends are the… Read more Will-ing to Try
Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 4
This post continues a series on the way Portal introduces and interweaves its mechanics to subtly teach players with naturally… Read more Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 4
E3 2019 Reflections – Part 2
This post concludes my reflections on the experience of E3 2019, covering the final two days of the expo and… Read more E3 2019 Reflections – Part 2
E3 2019 Reflections – Part 1
E3—the Electronic Entertainment Expo—rolls around once a year, full of announcements and updates on all manner of digital media. While… Read more E3 2019 Reflections – Part 1
The Future Soon
James boarded the train at 2:38. It had been a long day—impressive, since he had only woken up at noon—and… Read more The Future Soon