Pre-fab Game Design

There is something missing from most modern games. I have written a lot about this, and spent a long time trying to understand it. The last time I visited a... (more)

posted by monty · 06 Jan 2008

Console Wars hits E3

This 2 minute (!) video of the line-up at E3 to play with the Nintendo Wii says something about the interest out there. Meantime, Kutaragi is defending the high PS3 pricing... (more)

posted by bruce · 12 May 2006

The Dangers of Monogamey

No, I’m not talking about the hazards of being true to only one partner. I’m talking about the phenomenon that is currently sweeping the globe thanks to an insidious... (more)

posted by rob · 20 Feb 2006

Hype Filtration

Indulge me in a small vent… Things BigKid will cover about next-gen console releases: actual photos technical specs and features available games logo design (at a stretch, if we’re bored and the graphic design is... (more)

posted by bruce · 15 Apr 2005

Free Trade Agreement Comment

The Sony mod chipping news (Sony is preparing a new case based on changes to law brought about by the Aust-US Free Trade Agreement) is timely. I run Gamenews.com.au... (more)

posted by TimRichards · 22 Mar 2005

Xbox 2 Not Backward Compatible

According to a report (unconfirmed) on gamesindustry.biz, Microsoft is planning to leave out support for current Xbox titles on their next generation console, code-named Xenon. Given the different architecture of... (more)

posted by bruce · 22 Jun 2004

Buying Games Online

Having been in the UK for a couple of years, I felt spoilt for choice when it came to buying games online. Sites like Game, Gameplay.co.uk and Play.com all offered... (more)

posted by bruce · 21 Jun 2004

An Alternative Take on Freeplay (The IGDC)

Freeplay was the most exciting and positive games conference I have ever attended. As I said again and again, both in my panel discussions and in conversation with the other... (more)

posted by Tripitaka · 25 May 2004

Oz Industry Bemusings

Krome Studios Director John Passfield has served up a small spanking to the Australian press in his latest Game Musings. John bemoans the lack of recognised voices within the industry,... (more)

posted by monty · 31 Jan 2004

More Than Numbers

On both my desktops at home and work there is currently an atmospheric piece of concept art from upcoming MMORPG World of Warcraft. In it, a hazy afternoon sun glows... (more)

posted by monty · 09 Dec 2003

Brute Force (or why Halo is Microsofts worst enemy at times)

No, its not as good as Halo. Still reading? read more »

posted by Gazunta · 31 Jul 2003

Game Makers Aren’t Chasing Women

Allie flogs that horse one more time, wonders where the smell is coming from. Shacknews led me to this article in Wired, examining the old and slightly tired issue of why... (more)

posted by allie · 16 Jul 2003

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