Grand Theft Auto IV

Monday, May 25th, 2009

A man walks down the street wearing a brown tracksuit and old running shoes. He has the face of Eastern Europe, and his features speak of a long and difficult life. He pushes his way past a homeless drunk, who loudly announces his displeasure but soon returns to locating a nearby gutter. The tracksuit man [...]

 

Dante’s Infernal Disaster

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Jonanthan Knight is either a consumate professional or an idiot.
He’s the executive producer (and creative director) of a game you may have heard buzz about by the name of Dante’s Inferno. More likely you have heard of the poetic version (I hear it isn’t very faithful to the game). The game is a reimagining of [...]

 

Tickets to the Gun Show

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

The alternate title for this post was “Starship Tropers”, but I was afraid that either people wouldn’t get the pun because it was too in-your-face smart, or that it would look like I can’t spell. Either choice is unacceptable, while also deftly edging in on the subject at hand - the beloved trope of the [...]

 

Dead Rising, Society Falling

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Welcome to Willamette, Colorado! On entering this lovely town your first thought will be “hey, what a lovely town” followed closely by “where can I get some stylish consumer products?” Not to worry, just head on over to the Willamette Mall for all your shopping needs. You’ll meet new people and have loads of fun, [...]

 

Jak That S%&# Up To Eleven

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Platform games frustrate and infuriate me. I am too impatient, running in half-cocked and trying to soar across the lava pits like a magic eagle only to die horribly and repeat the act a half-dozen times. It’s the same urge that makes me blaze through to final bosses without levelling in RPGs and refuse to [...]