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Regrets of a Witcher

I recently finished the main story in The Witcher 3 and found myself both satisfied and regretful; not a combo usually associated with game endings.

Major plot spoilers follow. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 9 years ago
Games

Abusing your authority: Mass Effect 2

Mass Effect 2 has a sub-plot so heinous, so wrong, that it very nearly derails the entire game. It won’t seem that way to everybody, though. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 15 years ago
Games

Call of Duty 4 wins BAFTA story award

Captain Price wins a BAFTA

So, Call of Duty 4 has won the BAFTA for ‘Story and character’, eh? That’s certainly ruffled a few feathers, not least The Guardian. Despite the kneejerk surprise, it is however a wholly deserving win. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 16 years ago
Games

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…)

By Simon Jones, 17 years ago
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