Tag: 2009
The Anatomy of a Great Boss Fight
Boss fights rank among the most unforgettable moments in video games. Ask any gamer and they will vividly recall Liquid Snake’s seeming inability to die…
Challenging Conventions 4: Shattered Memories – A Silent Hill Story in Pictures
This week marks the release of one of the strangest games to come out of a major studio in quite a long time: Konami’s and…
Top of the Trash Bin: The 5 Best Worst Games of 2009
As I whittled down my 2009 ’Games of the Year’ list, I came to the realization that ten slots just weren’t enough. The past twelve…
Gaming’s Top Ten Judases
Being the bad guy who makes the protagonist’s life hell is one thing. Posing as the good guy’s friend while watching and waiting for the perfect opportunity…
The Real Crimes Caused by Gaming
Most of us play video games to escape reality. They allow us to do things we could never hope to do in real life, from…
Spoony Bard 7: The Problem with Progress Bars
We’ve all seen them. In nearly any game you play there will be a progress bar of some sort. Its implementation is varied, ranging from…