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Have you ever had one of those nights that you spend watching TV and wishing you were being just a little more productive with your time? This is more or less the premise of , where you, the silent protagonist, fall asleep watching television but wake up a little later to watch a bird fly […]

A few years ago I reviewed the first episode of a new series called , a pretty if incredibly unpolished first offering from indie studio Gato Salvaje. Now the Spanish developer has released the next episode of this four-part series, , and the good news is that there have been some noticeable improvements. The bad […]

When it comes to horror, few writers have been more influential than H.P. Lovecraft. Whether it’s tentacle-laden monsters from beyond the stars or small towns where everyone turns out to be part of a deadly cult, there are several plot elements now considered classic (or even cliché) that can all be directly traced back to […]

The issue of whether or not games can be considered “art” seems to be endlessly discussed these days. It’s a silly debate, because the whole thing hinges on what each individual defines as “art” and there are as many definitions as there are debaters. Yet it does raise some other interesting questions in the process. […]

The opening premise of any adventure is important, as it tends to set the tone for the whole game to follow. Whether the protagonist wants to become a mighty pirate, solve a murder, or find the three long-lost treasures of the kingdom, these goals become the driving force, pushing the hero or heroine into the […]

If the success of Guitar Hero and Rock Band have told us anything, it’s that millions of gamers harbor dreams of being able to step onto a stage and rock out a concert. The bright lights, the loud screams, the adoring fans. Who wouldn’t love the fame and glory of being a rock star? Iron […]