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One of the lesser known aspects of game development is when a game has to go through certification for any of the platforms it's being built for. Certification is Microsoft's, Sony's and Nintendo's way of making sure that the games on their platforms behave in certain predictable ways. Certification is usually a lengthy process with... Continue Reading →
Another one of those opinion pieces I'm apparently writing nowadays. I kinda like it. In triple-A games, conflict is used more often than not as a conflict resolution tool. It's a glaring disconnect from reality where violence is often a last resort or the tool of criminals. In this blog post I'll discuss why we... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure why Anders was so transformed from Dragon Age: Awakenings to Dragon Age II, but I definitely think that the introduction in Awakening is tons more fun. The introduction of Anders sets the tone straight away. He's quirky, irreverent and quite fun, even in the face of darkspawn.
From the moment Brasidas kicked a guy across a burning warehouse, he stole my heart. I know, it's such a cliché, but at the same time the introduction of Brasidas in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is an excellent onscreen moment, not only telling the player they can trust Brasidas, but showing it. For a few moments,... Continue Reading →
I think I have maybe 20 books about design and the latest fad or explanation when it comes to what design is. The one thing I've learned from all of them is that design is hard to pin down, because design is everything. If we make a thing, regardless of intent, that thing is designed.... Continue Reading →
Disclaimer: My opinions do not reflect those of my employer. Why this game? I think it would be obvious, in a series of UX breakdowns that cover games that I’ve played, that Dragon Age would feature heavily among them. I’m comfortable analysing it because I have first impression reviews among my previous blog posts and... Continue Reading →
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