Going into ABZU, I knew it was going to be a meditative game. People have been comparing it to Journey, in part because the games share a designer in Matt Nava. In fact, after working on Flower and Journey with thatgamecompany, Nava went on to found developer studio Giant Squid to create ABZU. Journey is one of… Continue reading Riding the Current in “ABZU”
Video games are fun, right? We love them -- which is why it’s surprising how challenging it can be to get someone new to play them. Long-time gamers don’t always remember, but there’s a lot of frustration when a new player doesn’t know what to do. I’ve already written a post on the best video… Continue reading Five Tips for Introducing Someone to Video Games
This is the last post in my personal video game awards! You can read part 1 and part 2 if you want to catch up on my other favorites. This part covers games that mean a lot to me, either because they're emotional experiences or I love them like crazy (or both). They're also ones I talk… Continue reading My Personal Video Game Awards, Pt. 3
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