Press to Play

A blog by a game-designer about games and the games-industry...
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So long!

So long!

So long, folks. It's been fun!
Humble Bundle Of Joy!

Humble Bundle Of Joy!

An article about Humble Bundle, feeling happy and saving the world!
¡Viva la Revolución!

¡Viva la Revolución!

Just when you're ready to start writing bleak poetry, something wonderful happens.
Review: Rochard

Review: Rochard

If bending the rules of gravity isn't enough to get you excited, Rochard's wicked soundtrack will surely get you in the mood for this fun side-scroller!
The Old Republic: Narrative MMO?

The Old Republic: Narrative MMO?

In this article, we learn that a Sith without pants is not very threatening, that Cheese City is not an actual Star Wars location and that The Old Republic might not live up to its creator's promises.
Uncharted 3: An Alternative Desert Sequence

Uncharted 3: An Alternative Desert Sequence

In this article, Veliremus rewrites a scene from Uncharted 3, adding more gameplay and emotional depth. He also hopes he won't be sued for it.
Review: inFamous 2

Review: inFamous 2

Can inFamous 2 deliver on its promises? Will Veliremus be able to refrain from making an electricity joke? Find out in the review of inFamous 2!
Oh, By The Way: Hackers

Oh, By The Way: Hackers

Sony hacked, Bethesda hacked, Nintendo hacked, Apple hacked... it's pandemonium out there!
E3 2011: Favourites

E3 2011: Favourites

The E3 has come and gone, and in this article, I’ll give my opinion on a few of the things we've seen.
How We Dumb Down Games

How We Dumb Down Games

Super Mario World really isn't as good as you remember, and we shouldn't go back to it.
Playing in the Sandbox

Playing in the Sandbox

In more ways than one, the open world or sandbox game is the genre that frees the medium of video games from horseless carriage syndrome. But what makes a sandbox game fun?
Review: inFamous

Review: inFamous

inFamous is the game version of a comic book: it lacks some depth here and there, but the overall thing is pretty awesome.