For those new to the series, plural protagonism is based on this article I wrote for PopMatters. Plural protagonism occurs in a game when there is no individual main protagonist leading a group: the group itself becomes the hero. Each individual maintains their identity while contributing to the narrative in equal measure. Moreover, they are … Continue reading Plural Protagonism Part 7: Super Mario RPG
[Originally posted on PopMatters] Agarest: Generations of War works—the buttons do basically what they’re supposed to, the story is reasonably sensible, pursuing objectives is compelling even if only by a Skinnerian interpretation—but not much more can be said about it. There are truly inspired concepts that fail to be executed and there are woefully tired clichés … Continue reading Review: Agarest: Generations of War
[Originally posted on PopMatters] I have seen how this year’s NHL season will end. The Los Angeles Kings will beat the New Jersey Devils in 7 games, P.K. Subban will win the Norris Trophy, Zach Parise will have an unlikely 52 goals to claim the Rocket Richard title, Joe Thorton will astound with 90 points on … Continue reading Review: Franchise Hockey Manager 2014
Can’t tell the difference between real art and high kitsch – Buck 65 So Grand Theft Auto V was released and Lana Polansky wrote everything that ever needs to be said about it (“Top Ten Grand Theft Autos: What the GTA V map size obsession tells us about our culture.” Medium. Sep 26 2013.). Actually, … Continue reading Thoughts on Video Game Criticism
[Originally posted on PopMatters] In over two years of writing for PopMatters, I’ve never scored the review of any game higher than an 8 out of 10, and I’ve only reached that plateau on three occasions. Those three games, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams (8 Nov 2012), Expeditions Conquistador (17 Feb 2013), and Hate Plus (28 … Continue reading Missing Objectives
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