Sega’s Virtual Un-Reality
The early-to-mid 1990’s were an amazing time if you were a video gamer. For starters, there were a LOT of options for your gaming dollar. At the turn of the decade, the market was bombarded by a flood of companies, all eager to take a slice of the freshly baked...
The Great Virtual Flop! How Gunpei Yokoi Got Screwed
There‘s a saying on the Internet that goes something like this: If you laugh, no one sees. If you cry, no one cares. But fart just one time…. The editor wanted an article on the history of Nintendo‘s Virtual Boy game system, and the request landed on my desk...
Interview with Brandon Cobb: Part 2
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Cobb, President of Super Fighter Team. We discussed his new RPG for the Sega Genesis; Beggar Prince. Below is part two of our interview. Some people may ask, “Why develop games for orphaned systems like the...
Game Over… Continue? By Michael Rosamilia
When Roger Ebert said that he doesn’t believe video games can be art, the Internet went into an uproar. Bloggers flipped. Message boards howled. And choice three, four, and five letter words were tossed at Mr. Ebert, who probably never received said messages. And here...
Do Sex and Video Games Mix?
Anyone who keeps ear toward the industry knows that sex is a hot topic for video games. Brenda Brathwaite, for example, has in the past vocalized her desire to see more sex in games. But despite the allegations that games should be considered on equal footing as film,...Latest Magazine For Paid Subscribers
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