From the monthly archives: November 2012
Many outlets have offered opinion of the latest outcry saying women are vastly underrepresented in games today. Although you’ve probably read about it on more credible sites, I wanted to share my thoughts as well. Thanks for reading.
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Celebrating what could be the most far-reaching game in a generation, Minecraft-ers converged on Paris last weekend for the annual Minecon. Many rockstar LPers played for adoring crowds of thousands, exemplary as to how the game is so undeniably popular.
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Before you read, please know this post contains major spoilers for No Time Left, the fifth episode of Telltale’s The Walking Dead. Play the game first (or watch it on YouTube like I did) and come back!
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I’ve written extensively about “Doritosgate” the past couple of weeks, and it’s worth mentioning that same site is under another bit of scrutiny. MCV, who previously employed Lauren Wainwright (according to her Journalisted account, she no longer works there) has shown favouritism in its coverage.
Upon writing that Hitman: Absolution reviews [...]
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Nintendo’s most controversial machine will be eulogized profusely over the next week for its profound impact and surprising success, astounding fans and critics. The Wii shattered the boundaries of what was traditional for console audiences, tapping into and slowly conquering a broader consumer base. It marked the first time that gaming had the world’s [...]
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On November 18, Nintendo unleashes its strangely provocative, uncertainty-ridden Wii U to the world. Following the now trendy nature of the company’s consoles, the Wii U is completely unique; however, with that comes Nintendo’s less-than-stellar job of portraying that uniqueness. It will come to a head this Sunday — and here at Holygrenade, to [...]
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(For a shameless plug, check out my Assassin’s Creed 3 review. Spoiler: it’s awesome!)
Sometimes I can sympathize with mainstream press for not understanding video games. The medium isn’t this mystical being only existing in the minds of children, but a little research goes a long way.
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The last month, games reporting has been in the crosshairs of many. (I’m guilty of this too; read the backlog of Holygrenade to find several posts on “Doritosgate”.) Strangely, while the reporting process is under careful watch, games reviewing remains unchecked.
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When Peter Molyneux left Lionhead earlier this year to form 22Cans, it was hardly a surprise. He has always been one to thrive in the indie lifestyle: skidding by, dedicating oneself to provide the most extraordinary interactive experience possible.
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Scoping over the massive Grand Theft Auto V information dump yesterday, it’s difficult not to notice how brand awareness is so formidable. Not only did Rockstar’s legendary franchise grab thousands of headlines (with just a single screenshot shooting to the top on many websites), but also Game Informer saw a critical boost.
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