What makes an NPC an NPC is actually very a very subtle point. But it’s an important point. Because, like all of my points, it will help you run less worse games. So, what DOES make an NPC an NPC? The term NPC is a simple term on the surface. But it has grown complicated ov...
I'm not so naive as to think that DOOM: The Dark Ages will be a rehash of the 2016 game, and I don't want the series to just stay stuck in one groove. It's just that Eternal felt like a divergence rather than an evolution of the game series. ...
Joys come in many forms. Fun is the one which tickles the play brain, but many joys are meant for the art brain such as delight, empathy or storysense. Others are for the lizard brain, particularly thrills and feelings of empowerment. While the play brain is the ultimate arbiter of bored...
and we've already seen them do it. Killer Instinct (2013) had cameos from Halo's Arbiter, Gears of War's RAAM, and Battletoads' Rash. Cross-IP inserts are a great way to advertise a title to new potential players, since they may jump in for the opportunity to play as their favorite...
(like Halo's Arbiter and Battletoads' Rash), and built upon the foundation of what Double Helix had put together. These guys know what makes a good, balanced, and fun fighting game and I'd love to see them get a shot at KI2 and get in on the ground floor this time around. Let...