StarCraft II is about the most redneck-y a science fiction game about aliens can get and I kind of cringe-like how much that aspect of the game is embraced in SC II. In particular I enjoy the jukebox in the cantina, and the song "Zerg, A Shotgun and You" by Whiteboy James and the Blues... Continue Reading →
One of Those Moments – Morrigan and Flemeth
What happens when you put two accomplished and amazing actors like Claudia Black and Kate Mulgrew in the same cutscene? Sparks fly, that's what. I love both Morrigan and Flemeth, and this truly is one of my favorite moments in Inquisition. Morrigan spars with her mother, and Flemeth lets loose a monologue that makes me... Continue Reading →
Things Men Think About Games
During my 30+ years as a gamer, I always knew I stood out as "odd" and perhaps "other". Actually, that's not entirely true. I didn't realise how odd and other I was until I visited a games store somewhere in my early teens. I was super excited. Finally! I could have my pick of games!... Continue Reading →
One of Those Moments – Chopping wood with Kratos
Okay, I admit the reason I put this in this series is because I had so much fun being snarky at Kratos. Kratos in God of War 4 is most likely the worst dad ever™ (okay, probably not, because there are definitely worse parents around, but he's not going to win dad of the year.).... Continue Reading →
Insidious Sexism
When I told colleagues that I was going to do some writing about problematic enemies in games, one of the enemies that came up was the Desire Demon in Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age II. While I don't disagree - the Desire Demon is a pretty blatant example of 1. the expectation that all... Continue Reading →
Dev needs Production
I think you're a good producer. Because you actively tried to understand the issues. Like basically listened to people in the team. A good producer tries to genuinely understand what different parties want and what are the main obstacles in the way. The problem is that skill is mostly about listening. And producers are usually... Continue Reading →