Reveal Videos Part 2: The Right Way to do a Reveal Video
Welcome back, everyone. In the previous article in this two-part mini-series, we looked at some of the confusing reveal videos …
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Reveal Videos: Part One – How NOT To Do A ‘Reveal’ Video
Before the release of any major game, the hype-train will start gathering steam many months in advance. There is a …
Xbox Games Showcase: World Premiere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Confirmed as a Console Launch Exclusive
In today’s Xbox showcase, Ukrainian developer GSC Gameworld treated us to our first look at their upcoming title S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. …
Ubisoft Forward: Watch Dogs: Legion Cinematic Trailer and Gameplay Reveal
Ubisoft’s online event ‘Ubisoft Forward’ was streamed live on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Although there were technical issues — people …
Phobias and Video Games Part Two: The Positives
Welcome back, everyone. In the previous article Phobias and Video Games Part One: The Negatives we investigated how some video …
Phobias and Video Games Part One: The Negatives
Suffering from a phobia – i.e. the irrational fear of something – is something few people want to admit. Many …
The Gameplay Influences of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Part II
In the last article, we investigated the distinct looks, sounds, and “feel” that make “Stalkerlikes” a distinct genre. In this, …
The Thematic Influences of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Part I
Some games are influential due to their gameplay mechanics. These influences are usually obvious, because the games that come after …