I've recently been replaying GreedFall. In part because it is an interesting game, and in part because of The De Vespe Conspiracy, the DLC released (much) earlier this year. Replaying it made me realise that either the developers at Spiders are aware of inequalities and want to shine a light on them, or they're unaware... Continue Reading →
One of those moments – Vasco at the railing
By now you know - if you've read the blog = that I'll romance anything with a digital pulse. Or, come to think of it, without one as well. In other words it should come as no surprise that the moment I decided to make Vasco my next beau was when he stood by the... Continue Reading →
One of those moments – Constantin’s reaction
There’s a moment in GreedFall that I personally find very compelling. This is a bit of a spoiler if you haven’t played the game, so unless you want the story to be spoiled, stop reading and don’t watch the clip. Alright. Here we go. At a critical moment in the game, Constantin finds out that... Continue Reading →
One of those moments – discussing Lady Morange
In GreedFall, there's a moment that has stayed with me, because it is such a poignant comment on how women - competent women - are treated. Mr. De Courcillion discusses Lady Morange with De Sardet, and what comes out of that discussion is that a brilliant woman has been replaced by an inexperienced man. Not... Continue Reading →
The Naming of Things
I'm replaying GreedFall because - whee! DLC! - and I'm as impressed now as I was at my first playthrough, at the naming of things and places and people in that world. Teer Fradee, or Tír Fradí depending on where in the game it appears , Sérène, De Sardet, The Coin Guard. All of it... Continue Reading →