A vast majority of game reviews are done methodically. Games have been broken down into a handful of components and each of these is generally given a numeral rating. The bare set of qualities examined is typically gameplay, graphics, sound, and control but more elaborate reviews may include music and sound effects separately as well …
Archive for August, 2006
Games as Art II
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 by jayReview – Phoenix Wright
Monday, August 21st, 2006 by mattPhoenix Wright has turned into somewhat of a cult classic in the past few months. I remember hearing about Phoenix Wright in Japan (named the Gyakuten Saiban series) for the GBA back in the day. The games (there are three in total) were immensely popular, going straight to the top of the charts. I really …
Weekly News We Care About Wrap Up – 8.18.06
Sunday, August 20th, 2006 by jayReview – Perfect Dark Zero
Thursday, August 17th, 2006 by christianIf you, or anyone else you know, still needs proof that Rare has become irrelevant, then I suggest you find a way to play Perfect Dark Zero. There is no doubt in my mind that any and all talent that may have existed at the company left a long time ago. All that is left …
Review – Civilization IV: Warlords
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006 by golden jewThe Power of Music
Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 by mattMusic is the one power that the majority of developers never seem to grasp and implement correctly. Music in a game can enhance every aspect, be it story, setting, mood, or even gameplay, but for some reason, it always takes a back seat to everything else in a game, especially the graphics. …
The Propaganda Project: J Allard
Monday, August 14th, 2006 by jayJ Allard — Corporate Vice Presient, Microsoft
Empowerment to the next level, Allard is a PR guy who really loves clichés that push the envelope. Luckily, he seems to be grounded in what makes games good as he has said many times that graphics are a single component and not necessarily important. He also frequently says …
Weekly News We Care About Wrap Up – 8.11.06
Friday, August 11th, 2006 by jayHandheld gaming devices are now terrorist weapons
Now I’ll need to build a steam powered gaming device for my trip to England. I was really looking forward to playing Al Qaeda’s Touch Terror and the Taliban’s Death to Americhat on my DS, too. Apparently, US Flights are also banning liquids. I think I’ll debate …
Review – Dragon Quest 8
Thursday, August 10th, 2006 by christianDragon Quest 8 is a big game. Big in terms of how much content has been pressed onto the disc, in terms of how popular/hyped (insert appropriate word for your region) it was during release, and in terms of how much of a leap forward it is for the entire series. All in all, this …
Best Game Ever – Miracle Warriors
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 by jayI hope you enjoyed that commercial, now on to the article.
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