There is no doubt that Uncharted 4 is one of the most eagerly-anticipated titles this year, but it may be more than that. Without wishing to enter the fiery fray of the console wars, and with all due respect to Xbox One and PC owners, no other games on any platform this year can compareContinue reading “Uncharted 4 could re-shape the adventure game landscape”
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Hideo Kojima is right to start afresh, as much as it may pain us
I’m sure that you will have noticed that the internet has been awash with all things Hideo Kojima of late. Rumours have swirled persistently and various video game journalist sites have fallen over themselves to glean the tiniest snippet of information. Much of this furore has centred on what the renowned developer’s next project willContinue reading “Hideo Kojima is right to start afresh, as much as it may pain us”
Why the opening of The Last of Us is so very effective
One particular aspect of The Last of Us that seems to draw special praise, and live long in the memories of players, is the opening section of the game.
An overview of the key methods of narrative delivery in video games
Not all video games feature a distinct narrative component, instead focusing predominantly on the gameplay element to entertain the player. Those that do, however, can use the narrative to immerse the player. A good story may provide another layer of interactivity, and engage the player on another level to the gameplay itself. This article discussesContinue reading “An overview of the key methods of narrative delivery in video games”