Archive for May, 2010

Crackdown 2 – Interview with Billy Thomson

On a windy rooftop in Toronto we sat down the Creative Director of Ruffian Games, Billy Thomson, to discuss Crackdown 2 and what has changed from the first game that will compel you to give this one a try.

Existentialism in Games: Conversation

Another conversation which is as brief as this summary will make you think a bit about what a game really is, and how you could play outside traditional means.

Another Cast Episode 38 – Spawn Camp Studios

Sometimes there are things you don’t want to know. One of those things is what call centres people have worked in. The other is games that don’t have system link.

Question of the Week – Would You Pay-What-You-Want?

A late Question of the Week asks what would you pay for a big budget title? Would you pay enough to entice publishers to even think of this business model?

What I’ve learned about women through playing Sakura Wars

Doctor Tim Latshaw provides lessons of love gleaned from the wonderful world of Japanese dating sims in Sakura Wars. This should be good!

Another Cast Episode 37 – Video Games Were Sold

It is our weekly podcast, this time with special guest Justin Amirkhani of GeneralGames.ca who helps us talk about invisible bears and games that were sold.

Bad Robot – Splinter Cell: Conviction Review

After playing through every piece of the game, Ian H. takes a look at Splinter Cell: Conviction. We finally learn where his daughter is!

Another Cast Episode 36 – Griefing Grizzly Bears

In a podcast that goes more off the rails than usual, we create Pokemon and also laugh hysterically at very inappropriate jokes. And video games. Them, too!

Question of the Week – Can There Be A B-Movie Game?

So bad it’s good, but a video game? Is such a thing really possible? We discuss games that we think fit the bill, or if the definition of B-Movie even really fits.

The Greatest Reward

Have you ever been passionate about a hobby and worked as hard as you could just to enjoy it? Come help Tim paint a barn to talk about video games you’ve earned.