Games
In Far Cry 4, the opticians were the first to die
I feel really sorry for the protagonist in Far Cry 4. Not only is he in the middle of a hugely violent insurgency, he also forgot his glasses.
Games
The first 5 minutes of Grow Home
I grabbed some time to make another First 5 Minutes video. It’s about Grow Home: It’s a lovely little game.
Games
The joy of an empty wilderness in The Witcher 3
Eurogamer published a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the launch of The Witcher 3 this week, with writer Robert Purchese having been given complete access to the studio for three days. Prime Ministers visited, developers crunched deadlines, and controversy reigned briefly for no good reason over the game’s supposed ‘downgrade’. (more…)
Games
Annoying things in games: Part 2
In an attempt to inject some variety into this website and slightly dilute the over-excited Left 4 Dead coverage, here’s another round-up of game design grumbles. (more…)
Games
First glance: Far Cry 2
Far Cry 2 takes a bit of getting used to, but behind some clunky design decisions there seems to be a classic waiting to be found. (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…)