X-COM: Too Alien?
News that the classic X-COM: UFO Defense game was being remade had Todd initially ready to enlist, but as more and more details emerge, he’s having second thoughts about the war on aliens.
Category Archives: Editorials
I Like To Move It, Move It
This holiday, Sony’s Move and Microsoft’s Natal are going head to head with Nintendo’s Wii for innovative controller schemes. But who has the competitive advantage?
iPhone OS…Forcing New Sales
Todd loves Apple. But recent company moves leave him wondering why they seem to be taking aim at some of their strongest, most loyal supporters.
Darling Of The Games Industry
There are only two things for certain in this world: death and taxes. And in the UK, the games industry is getting one of them cut after years of lobbying. Hint: it’s not death.
Identity Crisis
An unfortunate picture choice is giving Todd an identity crisis this week, with folks in his own arcade thinking that he’s someone else.
More Reasons To Buy A PS3
With exclusive titles like Heavy Rain and Yakuza 3 coming out for the PS3, its turning into the thinking gamer’s console. And that makes Chella really want one.
The Fanboys Were Right All Along!
After getting too much hate mail from Final Fantasy fans saying he should quit reviewing and playing games all together, Todd does the unthinkable…sort of.
Seeing The World Through 3D Glasses
Movies like Avatar are bringing 3D movies to the mainstream, but the game industry is still limping along trying to make games work right. But it also has much more to gain.
The Terrible Twos
Todd is beginning to see a pattern. Games that end in "2" have horrible endings. Bioshock, Gears of War and even Modern Warfare have followed this pattern. Can we go right to three?
Getting Some Really Heavy Rain
The industry has been waiting for its Citizen Kane for a long time: a way to show that games truly are an art form. And if the demo is any clue – Heavy Rain might be it.