Games
Left 4 Dead brings story to multiplayer
As the November release of zombie co-op shooter Left 4 Dead creeps closer, Valve have released a 10-minute video analysing the game’s core design principles. (more…)
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Review: Bioshock
A few weeks ago I wrote about Bioshock‘s brilliant plot twist, at which time I had not yet completed the entire game. Now that I have done just that I can start to form an opinion of this unusual game. (more…)
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Review: Multiwinia
The Multiwinians have arrived, delivering Introversion’s multiplayer sequel to their early classic Darwinia and their first game since 2006’s acclaimed DEFCON. (more…)
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The Witcher: now with more gesticulation
As mentioned a month-or-so ago, there’s an update to last year’s The Witcher on the way. But we’re not talking your normal minor bug fix. (more…)
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Bioshock: a twist of brilliance
While I don’t deliberately live (at least) six months in the past, it invariably seems to work out that way. Which brings me to Bioshock. (more…)
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Intro movies vs gameplay
Game presentation has rather suddenly reached an awkward point, leading to an uncomfortable dichotomy between pre-rendered ‘intro’ movies and actual gameplay. (more…)
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PG sexified and links fixed (oops)
Dave rather ambushed me on Sunday night with a completed CSS overhaul of Potential Gamer, the results of which are quite self-evident. He did quite an astounding job, especially given he’s currently still working with the standard WordPress.com. I’m currently investigating whether to switch to WordPress.org and pay for proper Read more…
Games
Franchise silliness: Far Cry 2
Franchises are clearly important to publishers, perhaps more now than ever. If a game isn’t already a sequel or spin-off, it’s the first in a proposed series that may or may not happen depending on sales. (more…)
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Grand Theft Auto: PC steals cars the best
Although it took them long enough, Rockstar have started to reveal some information about the PC version of GTA IV. (more…)
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BAFTA games awards somewhat vague
Last week BAFTA announced the time and place for the 2009 Video Games Awards, a prestigious, event that’s been going since 2003. (more…)