World of Warcraft’s optimization crisis
The evolution of this monolithic MMO has not been without hitches, and it might have an issue of identity.
Pyre – the stars have joined us.
Supergiant Games’ third release, Pyre, is a tale well worth experiencing.
Is gamification still hot, or only hot air?
A survey of businesses illuminates reasons for their declined use of gamification.
Gaming and higher education
Should one pick up or put down a controller for a boost in academic performance?
One Hour, One Life is a charming survival game about humanity
Saying farewell to your children after a long life can be a bittersweet experience.
Exclusivity is evil – responses to Control launching on the Epic Games Store
Players involve creative language play and humor in their criticism of Remedy announcing a PC release exclusive to a single distribution platform.
A game master’s reflection
Given unlimited time, I might eventually run a well-planned Dungeons and Dragons RPG session.
It takes patience to enjoy For Honor’s brutal melee
For Honor is a flawed action fighting game but offers a uniquely heavy combat experience.
Exploring attachment towards non-player characters in the Mass Effect series
Non-player characters can evoke trust, even love, Tali and Garrus of the Mass Effect series more than many others. Are you Shepard or the player?
Watch-time or donations? Twitch streamer – choose one
Viewer engagement is guided by how, and what about, the streamer communicates.
Stay unseen and unheard in Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
Guards, vents, distractions - Mark of the Ninja: Remastered is an excellent 2d stealth game that does not overstay its welcome.
Spelunky 2 is a thrilling death machine
In Spelunky 2, you take the role of an adventurer exploring the mysteries of a living world beneath the moon’s surface. Expect to die in this 2d action platformer – frequently. With each death comes learning.