Feature by Harvard L. This is a long-form essay covering the three BioShock games in the lens of art criticism. Spoilers abound. And, also, the focus on art criticism means there will be little assessment of how well the games are made or how fun they are to play, there…
Read MoreReview by Harvard L. I love how far the gaming medium has come in such a short amount of time. BioShock, BioShock 2 and BioShock Infinite are, amazingly, retro games now. And maybe that’s more a statement about how quickly time has passed rather than how robust the ideas within…
Read MoreIt’s ridiculous to claim that any single year is, objectively, the best year ever for gaming. Not only are you competing against nostalgia (a powerful force, that), but every year produces great games. To say one is better than any other is to ignore the achievements of games from previous…
Read MoreThe first Bioshock was a huge hit when it released to excellent sales and reviews. The world of Rapture was wonderfully realised, the city beneath the water a dark, often creepy affair that managed to blend an interesting story with excellent gameplay mechanics, making it stand out from many of…
Read MoreMarvel Comics announces Superior Spider-Man Team-Up, Aliens loses its Wii U motion tracker, and Dark Horse Comics celebrates 25 issues of DH Presents in this week’s BG News Wrap. Oh, and Star Wars 1313 was almost a Boba Fett game. But you didn’t want to play that did you? Star…
Read MoreCapcom re-announces a pair of classics (or a trio, depending), even more Injustice characters are announced, Valiant Comics kicks off Planet Death, and we chat with Project TriForce about replicating awesomeness. Remakes can be a touchy subject, but when it comes to bonafide classics.. well, it can be ever more…
Read MoreI think it’s safe to say that Bioshock Infinite is a highly-anticipated release. So rather than waste words when all you want to see is the pretty lights, here’s a new trailer for you. Spoiler: it’s pretty.…
Read MoreWant to play a little piece of Bioshock Infinite right now? All you need to do is pre-order the game. Irrational Games announced today that a special online game called Bioshock Infinite: Industrial Revolution will be a free bonus for anyone who pre-orders the game from select retailers. The puzzle…
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