The Strange Saga of Flappy Bird
After Flappy Bird Creator Dong Nguyen removed the game from app stores, he was met with death threats and cynicism. Chella explains why she thinks he should be admired, whilst many doubt his motivations as suspicious.
Why Pay To Play Is Wrong
Chella weighs in on the latest video game controversy, where Microsoft and EA got caught paying gamers for positive reviews, which is bad for everyone involved, especially the industry.
Indie Games To Rule 2014?
According to lore, 2014 is the year of the horse, but Chella believes that something else will be trotting at full speed this year too: Indie games, developers, and their legion of fans.
The 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2014
Fresh into the New Year and Chella can already see its full potential. If even half of these titles on her list are blockbusters, it may blow last year out of the water.
Nine Gaming Highlights From 2013
Chella brings us seven great games that made a splash in 2013, and two things that belly flopped pretty hard. Does her list match your own? We bet there’s at least some overlap. It was a pretty good year.
What’s Old Can Be New Again
Developers struggling to use videogames to tell a great story today need only look into the past for inspiration, to a little boy meets girl story that broke all the rules, and our hearts.
Did Sony Pull Off The Best Launch?
Sony’s PlayStation 4 sold over a million units on its first day, just in North America. But where does that put it in the history of console launches? Chella crunches the numbers and finds out.
Chella’s PlayStation 4 And Xbox One Buyers Guide
With the PlayStation 4 and XBox One launches just days away, Chella looks at what both consoles offer. Which one is right for gamers may depend largely on their playing preferences.
Five Things I Really Want In GTA V
While Chella loves playing GTA V, there are a few areas were she wanted to see just a bit more. Is she being greedy, or are you also yearning for a few things in your virtual Los Santos?
A Lone Voice in The GTA Wilderness
While everyone is obsessed with GTA V now, one developer, Jenova Chen of thatgamecompany believes that in terms of storytelling, the industry can and will do better.