The goal was to build a next-gen console replacement (no PS4 or Xbox One for us), with a small form-factor, under $1000. I have to say, it went pretty well. No major problems (defective parts, explosions, swearing) were had, and they run great.
These things masquerade as games. They have character models and worlds built for those character models to move around in. They were programmed and tested. They look like the games we play, but they aren’t… because there’s no “game”.
I will freely admit that the majority of my experience playing video games has been parked in front of the TV, controller in hand. Consoles have been my primary window into the world of interactive entertainment for nearly two decades. That’s not to say that I’ve never had any interest in PC gaming. I was […]
Let’s take a good, hard look at the things that failed to meet expectations and disappointed me this year.
Awards? Pssh, no one gets awards here. Just a firm-but-reassuring pat on the shoulder, a sharp slap on the ass, and a “Ya did good out there, kid”.
“GT” may be drifting off course a bit now, but it has plenty of room to grow without sacrificing its own particular style.
Remember all those stories your grandparents told you about how hard they had it growing up? That’s us when we talk to younger or less experienced gamers. It’s kind of annoying.
Ever since making up my mind that PC gaming is the way forward (not a next gen console), I’ve been inundated with all sorts of advice, recommendations, and opinions. But mostly, haters and their hate.
We are at the cusp of a gaming generation that is going to rival the 16-bit era.