During these trying times, being able to afford video games is a luxury. Video game subscription services are now everywhere and they are viable options for people who can't afford full-priced games. The question is: which one (or two) should you pick? As a service to the consumer, I spent my hard-earned stimulus check from... Continue Reading →
More like ‘Red Faction: Guerrilla’ re-hash-tered (Spiel of the Spine)
Hello and welcome to another "Spiel of the Spine." In this entry, I will be talking about "Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-mars-tered" and why you should get it or not. Note: I did not pay for my Playstation 4 copy nor was I paid for this review. The Lowdown "Red Faction: Guerrilla" has a special place... Continue Reading →
‘Shape of the World’ (Spiel of the Spine)
The Spiel “Shape of the World” is a visually interesting walking simulator. However, there are a few things that can put it over the top that one would wish was there. The game was made by Hollow Tree Games which is a small team led by visual effects artist Stu Maxwell. He was involved with... Continue Reading →
Comparing Video Game Narratives VS Cinema
The Low-down In video games, the focus on narrative has increased throughout the years. From “A Hat in Time” to the “Yakuza” series, the video game market is saturated with narrative-rich games. Unlike movies, video games have its own unique way of conveying its plot to the user and continue to evolve in that aspect.... Continue Reading →