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.
Category Archives: Editorials
Todd’s Excellence in Audio Awards
This week Todd puts his ear to the speaker to remember the top five video game soundtracks that, in recent memory anyway, really got him jumping. What do you think? Did he nail the best in awesome audio?
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.
My New Xbox One Experience
After going back and forth for months, Hargosh finally chooses…an Xbox One over the PlayStation 4. Find out if he likes his final decision, or if there is any buyer’s remorse.
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 Hardcore Awards Part Two
We already know the people and characters Todd singled out for, ah, recognition in 2013. Now he gets down to serous business with the best and worst games of 2013, all according to him.
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.
The Hardcore Awards – 2013 Edition
Todd releases his annual Hardcore Awards this week, with categories like the Badass of the Year, and the Holy Crap moment of 2013. What games made the infamous list this year?
Keep Your Wits About You Online
News that secret agents are spying on Xbox Live and World of Warcraft players has got at least one of our editors fuming. How safe do you feel when playing your favorite games online?
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.