Open Worlds

For years I have been playing games, and I’ve seen them develop a hell of a lot, from the simplistic up and down motion of a Pong paddle to the full on open worlds that we enjoy today.

The freedom to explore the game world…

Two Worlds II – Interview and Preview

It’s no secret that almost three years ago now, I drew my flaming Valermos and hacked my way through the dense forest of negativity surrounding Two Worlds on release, only to find myself in a beautiful clearing overlooking rolling vistas and a storyline with side…

Let The Bodies Hit The Floor

The snapping of sinew. The crimson blood splatters. The intestines spilling onto the ground. The death cries of an enemy.

There is something highly satisfying about wielding a chainsaw in the face of my foe, lopping off limbs or in some cases letting it ride…

Exploitation Station

A strange thing happened to me recently. My good friend Rook gifted Borderlands to me for my last birthday and, as I rarely play more than one game at a time, it sat on my shelf resplendent in all its foil-covered glory until just a…

Offering Kudos

Kudos (n)
1. Respect given to a skilled individual
2. Praise bestowed upon for status achieved
3. Honour awarded to the ultimate winner

This was a loading screen from Metropolis Street Racer, a racing game on the Dreamcast. This was also the…

Two Worlds II – A Look Ahead

Anyone who knows the slightest thing about my gaming habits will be aware of the fact that I prefer to immerse myself in one game at a time and, depending on workload and the depth of the game, this could mean literally playing the same…

Simplicity

I’ve been sitting here over the last few weeks wondering about my attitudes towards gaming and whether I really deserve the tag of “Gamer” and I’ve realised that yes, in fact I do but probably along with the caveat of “Simple”

Not “simple” because of…