Tag: video games

  • SOMA: Smart, Scary Sci-Fi

    SOMA: Smart, Scary Sci-Fi

    SOMA just became one of my favorite video games of the year. And one of my favorites ever. It’s a sci-fi horror game from Frictional Games, the makers of Amnesia. Tons of spoilers to follow!

  • 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…