New GAMEOLOGY series: Make it or Break it
GAMEOLOGY is an audio/video series where myself and Attila the game dev take a deep dive into an element of video games. One episode might discuss movement, the other Loot…
What’s Next for Mario after Odyssey?
Super Mario Odyssey’s return to the Mario 64 blueprint of sandbox 3D platforming proved a massive success. The game was their eShop best-seller before it released, and received heaps of critical praise after…
Did You Miss? – Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
Modern gamers are spoiled for choice. The one downside of so many great titles being released every monty is that some great ones will inevitably slip your radar. Homeworld: Deserts of…
Should PUBG and Early-Access games be considered for GOTY?
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds record-breaking popularity and Geoff Keighley’s Video Game Award’s GOTY nomination have forced this question on the industry. The VGA will poll dozens of gaming outlets to choose the winner between:…
GAMEOLOGY – Modding
Modding is a wonderful niche in the gaming industry. They range from small cosmetic or rule tweaks, to full on repurposes of an engine creating an entirely new gameplay experience.…
EA’s Star Wars Disaster could set huge precedents
EA’s Battlefront 2 loot crate PR disaster could be an important precedent-setter at a pivotal time, as publishers restructure their monetization, tempted by profitable micro-transactions. A quick refresher: Pre-release, we…
GAMEOLOGY: Speedrunning
GAMEOLOGY is an ongoing video/written discussion of game design hosted by Mathew Falvai (me) and game developer Attila “Gabriel” Branyiczky. Speedrunning is the act of completing a game (or portion) as fast as…
Great Gaming Minds – Amy Hennig
As games grew from the arcade era, story became increasingly important. Amy Hennig is one of the industry’s greatest storytellers. At the time of this writing, her highly anticipated ‘Uncharted…
GAMEOLOGY – Super Mario Odyssey
GAMEOLOGY is an ongoing video/written discussion of game design hosted by Mathew Falvai (me) and game developer Attila “Gabriel” Branyiczky. Mario games are always an event and Odyssey is no exception. Since SMB1 revitalized the gaming industry and…
The AGDQ 2018 Schedule is Out, Here’s What to Watch
The schedule for Awesome Games Done Quick 2018 is out! Check out our picks for the best stuff to watch when the speed running marathon starts in January.