This post concludes my reflections on the experience of GDC 2019, covering the last three days of the trip. If… Read more GDC 2019 Reflections – Part 2
GDC 2019 Reflections – Part 1
For those unaware, GDC—the annual Game Developers Conference—took place last week in San Francisco, California. It was my first time… Read more GDC 2019 Reflections – Part 1
The Path Chosen
It was a sunny day when the knight set out from his hometown. His friends and family gathered around, wished… Read more The Path Chosen
Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 1
A great many popular video games work well because they make effective use of a multitude of mechanics. While the… Read more Portal’s Multi-Track Mechanical Mingling – Part 1
Hunter and Hunted
Arvis entered from darkness into a room filled with unearthly light. He was miles underground, but light seeped in… Read more Hunter and Hunted
Mechanical Musings – Spell Introductions in Dragon Warrior
Swords and sorcery go hand in hand when discussing role-playing video games. Perhaps due to the influence of Dungeons &… Read more Mechanical Musings – Spell Introductions in Dragon Warrior
Maya
Maya woke with a start early in the morning. Today was the day she had been waiting for all her… Read more Maya
Sequel Scrutiny – Fire Emblem Gaiden
This post continues a series on unorthodox sequels released on the NES. This one will be a little odd, because… Read more Sequel Scrutiny – Fire Emblem Gaiden
Sequel Scrutiny – Super Mario Bros. 2
This article continues a series of posts on the black sheep sequels to NES games. This time, we’ll be focusing… Read more Sequel Scrutiny – Super Mario Bros. 2
Cliffside Contemplation
A windy cliff overlooking the sea. The moon shines over a pair of people facing the water. Marlene: “What brings… Read more Cliffside Contemplation