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Curiosity, not Support: Batman v Superman

I failed this blog, fellow nerds and myself because I didn’t vote with my wallet. I blindly followed the Batsignal into theaters and gleefully pre-purchased my assigned seat to watch a film I was worried would be good.

Screencheat Interview: Nicholas McDonnell’s Insight into Indie Development

Samurai Punk built an entire game around the concept of screen cheating. The difference? Instead of being a jerk for looking at the other player’s screen, it is a central game mechanic required to figure out where everyone is on the map. All the character models are invisible—the only way to know where the enemy is lurking is by puzzling out what they are seeing in relationship to the map.

Top 5: Evil Henchmen

From loyal cronies no matter what to lackeys looking to stab their master in the back....we countdown the Top 5 evil sidekicks.

Klaus Interview: Victor Velasco Breaks the 4th Wall

Klaus is an existential, challenging platformer boasting a minimalistic aesthetic and electronic soundtrack. Victor Velasco describes why he created a character that doesn't always follow the player's instructions, putting meaning into every decision and that one line of code can change a game.

Modern Games are Still Difficult

It can be said the default mode on most AAA games today are easier than the default mode from the NES-era…because those games just had one difficulty slider. But if you play The Last of Us, Call of Duty, Devil May Cry, XComm or most games on their highest difficulty setting, a challenge awaits.

Game Over: Press X to Continue?

It depends? How long until the incident loads again? How much of my replay experience will be seeing new sights or retreading the same ground? Is the game fun on its own or is it only fun to complete?

Top 5: Spaceship Games

From arcade cabinets to modern consoles, we countdown the Top 5 best games that put you control of a spaceship!!

TMNT: Now and Then

I've grown up (kind of) but has everyone's favorite heroes in a half-shell? Can nostalgia make something modern better or is it better left in the past?