Tag: video games

  • What We Know About “Gears of War 4” So Far

    What We Know About “Gears of War 4” So Far

    Having finished the Gears of War series last year, lately I’ve been daydreaming about the next Gears game. It’s going to be pretty different than what we’re used to, simply because the characters are changing. But from what I can see, it might just retain the same gritty spark that makes the series so entertaining and feel so…

  • Decision-Making in Video Games: Should We See the Butterfly Effect or Not?

    Decision-Making in Video Games: Should We See the Butterfly Effect or Not?

    As someone who plays a lot of role-playing video games, I’m pretty used to making decisions in my RPGs. Sometimes the simplest action can impact the story in a big way later. It makes immersing yourself in a game feel very interactive and exciting. But how do video games handle the process of offering decisions…

  • Of Boss Battles and Game Glitches

    Of Boss Battles and Game Glitches

    Last weekend I finished Gears of War Ultimate Edition a second time, this time on Insane difficulty. My partner and I had a really challenging time defeating the final boss, RAAM. We must have restarted the battle like 40 times over a couple of sessions. (I got worn out the first time trying.)