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Hitman: Blood Money vs Hitman GO: Definitive Edition Comparison
Today I stepped outside of my comfort zone to research Hitman: Blood Money. Comparing it with the family-friendly alternative, Hitman GO: Definitive Edition, I found the latter title still manages to capture the essence of the franchise without resorting to explicit content. *Hitman … Continue reading
Batman: Arkham Knight Q&A
Reader “Josephine” asked if I had reviewed Batman: Arkham Knight. I did not, so above you’ll find a discussion and Q&A session based on my experiences with the game! See our statement of ethics here and game review criteria here. _____________________________________________ *Do you … Continue reading
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Beyond Rated-M: Doom & Lovely Planet
In this episode of Beyond Rated-M, I discuss how honesty in game design and aesthetics make Doom and Lovely Planet great examples of Maturity in video games. *Lovely Planet was received for review/coverage. See our statement of ethics here and game review … Continue reading
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Beyond Rated-M: NEO Scavenger
In my editorial about maturity in video games, Beyond Rated-M, I said: “Video games rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB are often held up as the foremost examples of what our industry can achieve. Meanwhile, the number of incredible, thought-provoking titles outside … Continue reading
Video Interview: White Paper Games (Ether One)
In the video above, I speak with Pete Bottomley of White Paper Games about their nonviolent first-person adventure game set inside the mind of a person suffering from dementia, Ether One. Our talk focused on looking outside of video games for design inspiration, attention … Continue reading
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Video Games and the Bible’s 2015 Steam Fall Sale Recommendations
Looking for something to purchase during the Steam Fall “Exploration” Sale? Below are a few of our top picks (in no particular order)… ______________________________________ Citizens of Earth Citizens of Earth by Christian developer Ryan Vandendyck and Eden Industries is a clever JRPG … Continue reading
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Armello Review [Reposted from Theology Gaming]
I originally wrote this review for Theology Gaming (so you won’t find our usual emphasis on Biblical parallels and content warnings). Many thanks to that site for the opportunity, and now allowing me to share it with you…. *Please note: the text issue users … Continue reading
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