time sinks

Time Sinks – Minecraft

… – Minecraft … Despite not having much in the way of a narrative, graphics, or sloped surfaces, the thrill of …

interview

The Bureau's Lead Narrative Designer On His Influences, The Future, And Infusing RPG Into A Shooter

… The Bureau's Lead Narrative Designer On His Influences, The Future, And Infusing RPG Into A Shooter … Hear from the lead … Bureau's Lead Narrative Designer On His Influences, The Future, And Infusing RPG Into A Shooter …

Feature

The Best RPG Writing

News

Garry's Mod Creator's Rust Is Minecraft Meets Stalker Meets Day Z

… popular games in hope of creating compelling emergent narrative. … Garry's Mod Creator's Rust Is Minecraft Meets …

sdcc 2013

Microsoft Shares New Ryse: Son Of Rome Story And Character Details

… Of Rome Story And Character Details … Ryse's cinematics director Peter Gornstein and producers Michael Read and …

editorial

Stop Making Me Kick Puppies To Shoot Lightning

Review

Metro: Last Light Review – Finding Refuge In The Shadows

… than its predecessor, but doesn't sacrifice its intricate narrative or creative vision in the process.  … Finding …

News

Mass Effect Gets Its First Ongoing Comic Book Series

… Comic Book Series … Mass Effect has had its fair share of miniseries comic books, but for the first time, BioWare's …

gdc 2013

Minimalist Puzzle/Platformer Thomas Was Alone Shines On Vita & PS3

… ramps up the complexity of both the head-scratchers and narrative as players progress. … Minimalist Puzzle/Platformer …

Review

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Review: Variety In All Things

… Things … High Moon Studios serves up a tightly crafted and narrative-driven adventure defined by its many approaches to …

News

Tacoma Coming To PlayStation 4 On May 8

… Tacoma Coming To PlayStation 4 On May 8 … The narrative adventure comes with a new commentary mode. … …

News

Meet Tess From The Last Of Us

… video from Sony doesn't offer a lot of details on the narrative of The Last of Us, but it does show off the …

Review

Knytt Underground Review – A Long, Fun Grind Without A Point

… held my attention for the long haul, the directionless narrative fumbles its way to a profoundly disappointing …

Review

Gravity Rush Review: A Solid Vita Debut For Sony Japan

… mechanic helps Gravity Rush overcome its scattershot narrative. … Down Becomes Up In Sony Japan's Solid Vita Debut …

Spoiled

Spoiled! The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword

… The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword … Link's more developed relationship with Zelda, a mysterious new antagonist, and a …

Feature

How Does Alan Wake's American Nightmare Tie In To The Original Game?

… goes. Where does American Nightmare fall in the confusing narrative? … How Does Alan Wake's American Nightmare Tie In …

interview

Casey Hudson On Finishing Mass Effect 3, DLC Plans

… … ME 3's executive producer discusses the importance of narrative, his studio's future, and new game modes. … Casey …

gamescom 2013

Titanfall's Narrative Multiplayer Matters

… Titanfall's Narrative Multiplayer Matters … Titanfall's "narrative multiplayer" isn't just a gimmick, it makes maps feel fresh and alive. … Titanfall's Narrative Multiplayer Matters …

gamescom 2013

Thief's Narrative Director Tells Us A Story About Garrett

… Thief's Narrative Director Tells Us A Story About Garrett … Learn … the world of Thief and Garrett's backstory. … Thief's Narrative Director Tells Us A Story About Garrett …

Feature

Opinion – We Need More Female Leads In Narrative Games

… Adding gender diversity could create more compelling experiences. … Opinion – We Need More Female Leads In …