Eric Van Allen, Author at Fanbyte

Eric Van Allen May 22, 2019

The story portion of fighting games has rapidly evolved over the years. What started with a simple framing device — often a tournament…

Eric Van Allen April 22, 2019

While Mortal Kombat is largely known for its bloody combat and gory fatalities, the story behind the carnage is one…

Eric Van Allen March 25, 2019

Warcraft III was a landmark game in the real-time strategy genre, but its most profound legacy is the lasting impact…

Eric Van Allen March 1, 2019

Dead or Alive returns with a sixth installment that feels every bit like its predecessors — albeit with a few…

Eric Van Allen February 13, 2019

At one point in Metro Exodus, I’m raiding a dark and eerily quiet warehouse. It’s similar to the several I’ve…

Eric Van Allen February 7, 2019

This past month, the five-on-five heroic warfare simulator Dota 2 has seen a surge in popularity thanks to a custom…

Eric Van Allen January 22, 2019

This last weekend was PAX South: the games industry’s annual sojourn to the Lone Star State. Amid the queso bowls and…

Eric Van Allen October 31, 2018

“My Hero Academia” has been a huge hit, selling over 16 million volumes of manga in Japan. It’s a blend…