Disclaimer: This article has been a long time coming. At this point, I’m actually a little reluctant to write about video games on here instead of just post straight writing talk, but, like I said last post, I feel I deserve a break and this post is ultimately about writing anyway. Still, just to start... Continue Reading →
Tips for Games for Writers – The CR Trap
Disclaimer: I thought I'd take a new turn with this post. I've put out a handful of Games for Writers articles before in which I talk about specific games that promote good writing in large or small ways. However, I've never written any warnings to budding fantasy writers about the (many) bad influences gaming can have... Continue Reading →
And Then They Dropped the Ball: The Last 5 Minutes of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Disclaimer: I know. I know. Lords of Shadow is really old news. But this isn't a review--it's a lesson. If you've already beaten LOS or haven't and don't intend to, read on. If you're even considering playing it and don't want anything spoiled, then seriously--stop reading now. Spoiler Alert. I repeat, Spoiler Alert. It's rough... Continue Reading →
Gamer Quirks
Some time last month, while chatting with a friend of mine (I don't remember who, but let's call him Ted) about our favorite games, I mentioned that one of mine was Flashback. To this Ted naturally replied: "Never heard of it." So I explained: Flashback was a PC game that was ported to consoles in... Continue Reading →
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