Borderlands 3 – First Impressions
“…I can only imagine that Borderlands 3 will be one of the five best Borderlands games to come out in 2019.” … Continue readingBorderlands 3 – First Impressions
Author: Michael Lowell
MS-DOS: Recommandlined Preview
“Screenshots do not do the program justice. Only live footage can capture the grace and aesthetic of Recommandlined.” … Continue readingMS-DOS: Recommandlined Preview
A Tribute to Spencer Neumann
“I knew Spencer Neumann. Spencer Neumann was a friend of mine. He did not deserve this.” … Continue readingA Tribute to Spencer Neumann
LTC is Under Construction
“…now with the legal dispute over grandfather’s estate finally settled, well, I earned that money, and it’s time to put it to good use.” … Continue readingLTC is Under Construction
Where is the site?
The site is here and alive and well. I can assure you that. But you must be patient. All good things come in time. I will tell you the story, but in order to read it, you must acquire the Learn to Counter GOLD membership. … Continue readingWhere is the site?
The Truth About John Romero
“I hate to bring this story up, but this is probably as good a place to do it. John Romero never worked on Quake, or Doom, or Wolfenstein. But it’s even more fucked up than that.” … Continue readingThe Truth About John Romero
It’s Time to Fix the RTS Earlygame
“[I]f you want the best singleplayer and multiplayer skirmishes in a genre which is heavily defined by the number of moving parts, then you start by cutting out the phase of play that looks more like the beginning of a chess game and less like the awesome simulation of war that RTS can be.” … Continue readingIt’s Time to Fix the RTS Earlygame
On Difficulty
“[W]hat I can assure you is that the game which forces you to demonstrate competency and mastery of a universe—often to the point where that universe is burned into your brain—is going to lead to a more satisfying and memorable impression than the passive experience that’s as challenging as a cheap television show.” … Continue readingOn Difficulty
On "Toxic" Behavior
“So, I’ll leave one message for the videogame industry and concerned citizens: If you want to stop toxic behavior, then stop buying and building games that encourage it.” … Continue readingOn "Toxic" Behavior
The Game Awards 2014 Sing-Along Guide
“Everything about this show—from the corporate influence, to the structure, and pacing, to the horrible choice of entertainment options—is partially or absolutely the work of one Geoff Keighley, the Lord and Master of Doing the Dew. But talk is cheap and so is this awards ceremony. Let’s get to business.” … Continue readingThe Game Awards 2014 Sing-Along Guide