Tag: feature

  • Why “Dragon Age: Origins” Has the Best Dialogue System Ever

    Why “Dragon Age: Origins” Has the Best Dialogue System Ever

    One of my favorite things about Dragon Age: Origins is the dialogue system. For one thing, there’s just so much dialogue. You can have over a dozen deep, involved conversations with each of the characters who can join your party. More conversations unlock as you progress. Maybe you win some approval points from Leliana for…

  • 5 Reasons I Game (Listmas 2015)

    5 Reasons I Game (Listmas 2015)

    Why do we play video games? Unlike a lot of people who grew up playing video games, I only got into gaming as an adult. The first one I fell in love with — the one that made me a gamer — was Dragon Age: Origins from BioWare. I loved its rich characters, focused storytelling, and…

  • Noir Turned Upside-Down in “Jessica Jones”

    Noir Turned Upside-Down in “Jessica Jones”

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    After finishing the first season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones this weekend, I can tell you two big reasons why I enjoyed it so much: It features a host of tough, witty women in leading roles. It totally reminds me of Lost Girl and Gilmore Girls in that respect. Jessica Jones and her best friend Trish…