SpawnStaff’s July Playlist
It’s almost over. The summer game drought’s been keeping the ‘Staffers busy with their backlogs, and they can’t wait for August’s smorgasbord of new releases. Right at the tail end of July and the dawn of August, itâ€...
I Heart Kingdom Hearts
Ah summertime. The time when life settles down and I try to run through as many games as I possibly can. It’s also a time where I pick up some of my favorites from past generations, mostly RPG’s because, well, that’s just...
Women in Video Games
Video Games are a wildly expanding industry, with inspiring examples of story-telling and masterfully crafted interactive experiences that has put the argument on the table that gaming is an art form. And not to get too Uncle B...
Up Up Down Down Left WRITE: An Interview with Nathan Meunier
Ever wanted to write about video games? Nathan Meunier offers a detailed guide to doing so from the comfort of your own home. Meunier’s written for some of the biggest publications in the games industry including IGN, Officia...
Bioshock FINITE
Before I begin, let me just make the point absolutely clear: I love Bioshock Infinite. The narrative, the characters, the setting and the aesthetic design of the whole game are absolutely stellar, and a big tick in favor of the...
The Keys to Successful Stealth Gameplay
It’s undeniable that the lines between the genres are blurring. Juxtaposed against the humongous set pieces and cinematic events are the few and often frustrating stealth elements in titles like Uncharted. On occasion, yo...
Smooth Roads to Developing on the PS4
I bought my PlayStation 3 during the last holiday season, while always wanting one, I never had the opportunity until recently. If you’ve read any of my other pieces, you can tell that I love to talk about the rising success ...
The Best Games Of 2013 (So Far)
If you’re a gamer (and, since you’ve come to this site, I assume you are) then you know firsthand we’ve already had a plethora of fantastic titles to choose from in 2013. Â From gritty reboots to mind-bending ...
Valve’s New Video Game: Steam
No doubt my fellow Steam users (Steamers?) were as initially perplexed by the advent of “trading cards†as I was. I didn’t know what the hell these things were, why I was being bombarded by them or what purpose they could...
Skyrim: The Tales of a Gallivanting, Lifeless Mannequin
I recently started playing Skyrim, and I don’t think I’m going to finish it. Hear me out before you make any pre-meditated judgments about the way in which I should conduct my life. Now, I must preface what I’m about to s...
Rack N Ruin Interview
Indie games are a growing genre these days. In an industry that’s been dominated by blockbuster games created by well-known developers, it’s a refreshing change of pace to see smaller devs with big ideas get some of...
Why One Console May be Enough
Sometimes buying a new console requires you to take a new lease on life. With a flurry of new entertainment boxes making their way into our living rooms this coming holiday season, it’s awful difficult to believe that a lot o...
Embrace the Past or Shut Up
I recently got into a heated argument with a friend over the relevancy of backwards compatibility in today’s world. I was a little pissed after Don Mattrick’s comment about the players who like backwards compatibili...
You’re Welcome, Nintendo: My Idea For A Pokémon Game
Pokémon has been a crowd favorite for ages: I’ve been playing it for over 15 years now.  Versions Red/Blue came out and it was the most amazing, addicting, adventurous game I had ever seen.  But it’s been 15 years…...
How To Fix Survival Horror
It’s plain to see that Survival Horror as a genre has been on the decline, at least in the console space, since the advent of next gen consoles. Glaring proof of this is the Silent Hill and Resident Evil franchises: They have...
