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My E3: Warframe, Ryse, Contrast, Titanfall & More
I drank and ate videogames the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, partially because I forgot water but more precisely I ran out of time to do anything else. So here are the gory details of...
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My E3: Sherlock Holmes, Castlevania, Witcher, Thief & More
My second day at E3 was filled with appointments, though I at least made time to eat (an entire apple and granola bar, no less). I saw a nice variety of games and, as always, am encouraged by the...
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My E3: TAKEDOWN, Saints Row IV, The Elder Scrolls Online & More
My third day at E3 was my most anticipated by virtue of hands-on time with two of my favorite franchises. But I also was treated to demos of other titles that frankly have piqued my interest.First up...
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The Last of Us and Devotion to Craft
I do not get emotional over video games. That is not a boast; I don't take pride in it. It's just a fact. So imagine my surprise when Naughty Dog's The Last of Us upset me to the verge of tears. No,...
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The Last of Us and Child Catalysts
The Last of Us can make me uneasy, not only because of the subject matter, but also at times due to the underlying catalyst for much of the action that transpires. Indeed, the strength of this game...
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Arcania: The Complete Tale -- A Review of My First 20 Hours
Arcania: The Complete Tale is an incomplete game, whether by design or lack of polish, and in spite of including the original Gothic 4 game and Fall of Setarrif expansion. Indeed, Spellbound...
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Lost in Los Santos: A GTA Journal, Part I
I've decided to chronicle my misadventures in the Grand Theft Auto V world of Los Santos in much the same way I recorded my indelicate traipsing through the Elder Scrolls land of Skyrim. Only these...
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Lost in Los Santos: A GTA Journal, Part II
My second session with Grand Theft Auto V played more like something Johnny Knoxville and his Jackass co-conspirators might have attempted had they been born into Los Santos. And had they been as...
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Lost in Los Santos: A GTA Journal, Parts III & IV
I recently explored more of Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V, including new areas, a few of the many side missions, some personal activities, a stunt or two and varied transportation including a blimp....
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Stan Lee's Comikaze
My day at Stan Lee's Comikaze included a Grand Theft Auto 5 cast panel discussion, meeting gifted artist John Chalfant, gawking at Stan Lee's Mega Museum and sightseeing the many vendor booths and...
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Generation Gap
In some ways I've become a slave to my phlogs, so have chosen to return to writing a more analytical piece about a subject that is impacting and will impact all our lives: Obsolescence. The definition...
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A Love Letter to Virtual Allies
We don't fall in love with video game companions, especially those we're not meant to develop strong feelings for. Sure, a strong narrative and character development can evoke our sympathy and even...
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Back to the Future: Last Gen Virtual Reality
When you get to be my age, most things provoke a sense of deju vu. Take the current news about virtual reality. I've been excited for the technology since I first tried it out -- 15 years ago! I have a...
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Guardrails Off the Beaten Path
A peculiar thing happened on my way to the finale of The Last of Us, and is yet another example of the on and off debate about narrative and decision-making in video games. I'll avoid overt spoilers...
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My E3 2014: Rainbow Six, Far Cry, Dying Light & More
I've become so busy that it appeared last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo would be my swan song in terms of covering this industry. So it was with some relief that, on this last day of the 2014...
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Anime Expo 2014: Cosplay, Artist Alley & Exhibitors
Anime Expo is billed as the largest anime and manga convention in North America, and the second longest running anime convention. Attending the 2014 event this weekend, there was no doubt of its...
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Stan Lee's Comikaze 2014
Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, a pop culture celebration that spotlights sci-fi/fantasy comic books, manga, anime and TV/film, returned for its fourth annual convention in Los Angeles. To judge by...
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Last (Gen) but not Least -- Dragon Age: Inquisition & Far Cry 4
It's no surprise that there is a conspicuous dearth of reviews for new video game releases on last gen consoles. Still, it's a safe bet that most gamers have not made the leap to the new generation of...
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A Case of Skyrim Cold Feet
Open world games inspire a seemingly infinite variety of player choice. Granted, actual decisions are often limited, but every movement and action transpire in ways unique to the player and reflect his...
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What Does a 19-Year-Old Alien Look Like?
The release of Alien: Isolation late last year fueled nostalgia for the sci-fi/horror franchise, and encouraged me to revisit a related game that is over 19 years old -- Alien Trilogy. The presentation...
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