We sometimes don't realize how simple game design decisions can affect how we play a game. I take a look at three popular action game franchises, and show how something as simple as a scoring system tied to the combat can influence the player in different ways.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
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Is the best role-playing game the one with the most detailed stats and exciting loot, or is it the one that most successfully makes you feel like the character you're playing as?
Monday, January 16, 2012 |
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2011 in review: Read what game I thought disappointed more than any other this year.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 |
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The Toy Story levels in LittleBigPlanet 2: Special Edition makes me yearn for an original Toy Story game.
Sunday, December 04, 2011 |
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Future game developer, Quincy, sent us his plan for a new Batman game. One word: lasers.
Sunday, November 27, 2011 |
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Here is an extensive list of the best deals you'll find during the numerous ridiculous Black Friday sales going on this weekend -- because Friday is three days long.
Thursday, November 24, 2011 |
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Arkham Asylum became the standard-bearer for superhero action games in 2009. Can the follow-up exceed expectations and deliver the perfect Batman tale in videogame form?
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 |
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Batman takes a break from saving Gotham City and crashes other game franchises.
Monday, November 14, 2011 |
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Doesn't Superman deserve a good game for once? Now that Rocksteady has revolutionized Batman, maybe they should do the same for the Man of Steel.
Friday, November 11, 2011 |
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Let's thank Rocksteady for not making Arkham City look like this music video.
Thursday, November 10, 2011 |
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I've been having a lot of fun with Batman: Arkham City, but there a few little things that detract from experience. I argue for less freedom in this particular open world game.
Thursday, November 10, 2011 |
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In this edition of Bitmob Hidden Gems, we dig through our archives for community articles about the Uncharted series.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 |
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Batman is back and is facing his biggest challenge yet! All the crooks Batman has ever faced have united under Jokers banner and have taken over Arkham Asylum. Will Batman thwart whatever Joker has planned up his sleeve? Better yet, was Rocksteady able to bring the classic DC comic hero to life in an interactive Video Game?
Monday, November 07, 2011 |
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Batman: Arkham City is an excellent game, and a worthy follow up to its 2009 predecessor. Until the final couple of hours, where everything kind of collapses. Find out why- join the spoilerfest!
Wednesday, November 02, 2011 |
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With Batman: Arkham City continuing to prove that licensed games can be good, what other properties deserve another shot?
Wednesday, November 02, 2011 |
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Uncharted 3 doesn't reinvent the franchise, but it still offers one of the most memorable experiences in gaming.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011 |
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A reflection of Batman: Arkham City and commending a more chilling, albeit absent-bossed, ending
Monday, October 31, 2011 |
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Arkham City is a fantastic game but represents the systemic problem of the industry's tendency to pump out empty sequels.
Thursday, October 27, 2011 |
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In a season of blockbuster releases, Batman: Arkham City goes above and beyond to deliver an awesome, engrossing experience that surely can compete with the big boys.
Saturday, October 29, 2011 |
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