Let me walk you through my experience at E3. And, as you can see by the title, you probably have some idea where this is going. If you’re not already racing to the comments section to tell me how much of a moron I am, read on. I can’t imagine I’m alone in my thoughts … More Nintendo Makes Game That I like to Play
E3, in addition to being the debut of many a new gameplay trailer, has also become a home for many a video game buzzword. Words like “innovation,” “gameplay experiences,” “social interaction,” and so on get tossed around to such an extent that they become a mockery of what they once meant. Suddenly, no one cant … More The Startling New Trend of the “Gameplay Experience”
I was playing Mario Kart 8 online the other day when I came to a startling discovery. I don’t like when other people play as Toad. You see, Toad is my Mario Kart buddy. He and I, we tight. We’ve been through some crazy tracks together, taken our fair share of red, blue, and to a … More Getting Possessive of Video Game Characters
It is sad that Xenoblade Chronicles has become such a troublesome game to get ahold of. From the difficulty in just getting it released to the rumors of Gamestop price-gouging used copies, the game will likely be remembered more for this than the actual game itself. And that’s a shame, because as my 75 hours … More Been Playing: Xenoblade Chronicles
It’s easy for those of us who don’t play video games to look at the medium and see nothing more than guns, violence, soldiers, killcounts, and candy-swaps. However, like any other creative medium, that description only scratches the surface of what video games have to offer. Join me as I share my experiences with video … More Experience Points #2: Pokémon
It’s easy for those of us who don’t play video games to look at the medium and see nothing more than d guns, violence, soldiers, killcounts, and candy-swaps. However, like any other creative medium, that description only scratches the surface of what video games have to offer. Join me as I share my experiences with … More Experience Points #1: Miles “Tails” Prower
Derek Pietras 