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Quantic Dream’s Beyond: Two Souls First Impressions

Quantic Dream’s Beyond: Two Souls First Impressions

Beyond: Two Souls Demo Impressions Quantic Dream’s Beyond: Two Souls has been highly anticipated and overlooked at the same time. Leading up to the October 8th launch, there’s been mixed feelings on it, but now we get a taste of it with a demo. Here are my thoughts on the demo. Back in July (I can’t believe it’s already been three months) I talked about how Beyond: Two Soul...

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Thoughts on Zoo Park Games?

Thoughts on Zoo Park Games?

If you were to look up Zoo Park Games online your search is going to bring up a ton of these games being advertised for casual gamers and I honestly have to ask why has this genre (okay it’s not a genre but still) been abandoned by most gamers. Back in 2004  the only Zoo Park game that doesn’t feel like it was targeting children or girls was titled Zoo Tycoon. These games are just RollerCoaster Ty...

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Why is Video Game Music so important?

Why is Video Game Music so important?

When people talk about video games, it always seems to be the same areas that are discussed. The graphics, storyline and gameplay of a game are (rightfully) considered to be the holy grail of video gaming. All of the best games combine these three into one amazing package, with breath-taking visuals, smooth and dynamic gameplay, and a storyline that really sucks you in and makes you care. But for ...

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Horizon first impressions

Horizon Pre-Purchase Beta First Impressions

Horizon provides a deep turn-based 4x experience L30 Interactive has been developing a new turn-based 4X space strategy game called Horizon. It is currently available as a pre-purchase beta from Steam for $24.99. I had the opportunity to play the current build and thought I would write a preview article based on my first impressions. Please note that this article is not a review and refers to the ...

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Why Exclusives Are Hurting More Than Helping

Why Exclusives Are Hurting More Than Helping

Let’s face it. At one point or another you have probably bragged to a friend that your console had this super awesome game that his or her console did not have. Exclusives are bragging rights that make us feel superior to other gamers. It is a nice feeling, but one that is ultimately stabbing us in the back. All exclusives are doing is forcing us to pay more money to own all the consoles in ...

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How The Interactive Industry Is Failing Women

How The Interactive Industry Is Failing Women

I don’t know where to start with this. It’s a mess. There are few women in the interactive industry, and the ones who make it there are treated miserably. The more I think about it, the angrier I become. This, I’m told, is a very ugly trait for a woman. All I can say is that the whole thing is incredibly cyclical, and is spiraling into a point where women are shoved aside to cater to the needs of ...

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