Take-Two Interactive has laid off 5% of its workforce this past month and canceled several projects that were in development, per Variety. This is just the latest in a string of layoffs in gaming and the wider tech world. Take-Two had shared a cost reduction plan in February but promised it wouldn’t affect jobs. That hasn't … Continue reading Is This the End of BioShock?
It's impressive that a game that came out over 15 years ago still has such a cultural impact on people's relationship with gaming. Many people who grew up gaming in the aughts experienced the world of Rapture and were quickly swept away in its horrific tide. It's a game that did a lot right for … Continue reading Top 10 Moments in BioShock
Back in the year 2007, we were bombarded with fantastic releases such as Halo 3, Modern Warfare, Half-Life 2: Ep 2, and Portal. However, one always stood apart from the others in terms of what it was able to accomplish with its world-building, themes, and overall tone: BioShock. BioShock seemingly came out of nowhere and … Continue reading Revisiting BioShock | The Release That Made Games Art
Nowadays, it feels like all mysteries are tidied up fairly quickly. People get upset if something is blatantly explained within an hour or two of being brought up. It's seen as a plot hole or as if audiences see the writers as lazy for not expanding the lore more within one game. I feel the … Continue reading Top 10 Solved Mysteries in Gaming
Games have a habit of leaving things unaddressed as they hope to build a strong franchise or don't consider a matter important enough to tackle within a game's run time, or sometimes it's a completely fabricated rumor by rabid fans. It's all a part of the magic of a really good game. One that makes … Continue reading Top 10 Unsolved Mysteries in Gaming
Bad endings happen. Probably more often than we would like. A bad ending can afflict any game, any studio, any time, and anywhere. No one is safe, as you will soon see. The ending needs to pull together the entire story that had come before it and leave off on a conclusion that feels satisfying … Continue reading Top Ten Worst Endings in Gaming
A good twist can cement a piece of media in the pantheons of history. Look at Star Wars: Episode V or M. Night Shymalan’s early career. These things stick with us years after their initial release and continue to convince us that their later stuff is any good. Twists are powerful so it’s no wonder … Continue reading Top 10 Revelations in Gaming
A game’s introduction is one of the most important obstacles that a developer must work with. It is the space where the story, characters, and gameplay are all put into focus. It’s the first impression that the player will begin to pick apart in their head. A strong start to a game can set the … Continue reading Top Ten Intros in Gaming History
Villains, we love to hate them, and some villains are easier to hate than others. They are the driving force for the player to overcome adversity and relieve the world of this vile individual. But what makes a great villain better than any other evil antagonist? A good villain is going to give the player … Continue reading Top Ten Villains in Gaming
I may play a lot of platformers and shooters, but horror games are definitely up there for some of my favorite gaming experiences. With Halloween right around the corner, I thought this would be a great opportunity to talk about something I don’t get nearly enough opportunities to do: scary video games. The horror genre … Continue reading Top Ten Horror Games
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