James Murff Mar 30, 2017. 3 minute read
The makers of Tower of Guns aim high with Mothergunship
You're gonna die, a lot.
READ MORE >James Murff Dec 16, 2016. 5 minute read
CivAnon and ‘Just one more turn’: how Civilization sucks us in
We explore the design and marketing that created Civ's "compulsive timesink" reputation
READ MORE >James Murff Oct 26, 2016. 5 minute read
How FPS architecture makes us think
Nothing's more important than map awareness.
READ MORE >James Murff Sep 14, 2016. 2 minute read
Playing with terrible, fabulous boys in Final Fantasy XV
Now here's a road trip.
READ MORE >James Murff Sep 14, 2016. 1 minute read
Building a more charming Minecraft in Dragon Quest Builders
Yes, you'll mine. Yes, you'll craft. But here, you may also laugh!
READ MORE >James Murff Jul 15, 2016. 4 minute read
Class-based shooters and the roots of Overwatch
Overwatch draws from a rich history of beloved class-based shooters.
READ MORE >James Murff May 16, 2016. 2 minute read
Ultimate Chicken Horse review impressions
It's Super Mario Maker, but with your friends/frenemies.
READ MORE >James Murff May 13, 2016. 5 minute read
There’s nothing wrong with digital vanity
Doom won't be the last game to launch with a massive cosmetic progression system
READ MORE >James Murff Mar 3, 2016. 2 minute read
Blood Alloy: Reborn Review Impressions
Communication and control issues slash a piece of the fun right out of Blood Alloy.
READ MORE >James Murff Mar 3, 2016. 5 minute read
A fighting game dictionary
Playing SFV right now? These technical terms will help you understand the theories that underpin a strong performance.
READ MORE >James Murff Dec 28, 2015. 4 minute read
Black Ops 3: The First Call of Duty MMO
With new additions such as specialists and total persistence, Black Ops 3 may have tipped Call of Duty into MMO territory.
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