The Longing With the biting cold of winter upon us and darkness falling early each day, I find myself drawn towards games that reflect this period of quiet, restfulness, and restoration. The Longing, with its slow pace and emphasis on patience and exploration, is the perfect choice for such a season. 2020’s The Longing isContinue reading ““Fairy King, attend and mark…””
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Four More Games to Play If You Can’t Get Enough of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
For anyone interested in LEGO and collectables, I currently work at iDisplayit to promote their display cases. The below blog may be of interest for anyone interested in Star Wars games! Happy Star Wars Jedi: Survivor release day! If you’re like us, you’ll be completing this hotly anticipated new Star Wars game faster than aContinue reading “Four More Games to Play If You Can’t Get Enough of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor”
More Music to Write By
Originally posted on Surrey New Writers Festival:
For my last blog I highlighted (for many of us) the importance of background music when writing or undertaking creative pursuits. And not just any kind of music – Music To Write By. For me, this always means the same thing: classical scores, soft piano music and film…
Return to the MYSTsterious island – part two
Myst (2021 remake) Continuing on from my previous blog, I can now give my thoughts on the recent Myst remake, following a (mostly) enjoyable playthrough. I completed the game over several days, sat at my trusty computer desk while occasionally gazing out at the rainy weather. A perfect setting for such a game. Myst isContinue reading “Return to the MYSTsterious island – part two”
Return to the MYSTsterious island – part one
Myst This weekend sees the release of MYST, a from-the-ground-up remake of the original, iconic game released for early PC and Mac on September 24, 1993. As a die-hard fan of not only Myst – but the arguably superior Riven, along with its many sequels and thrilling tie-in novelizations – I am only too happyContinue reading “Return to the MYSTsterious island – part one”
“Let my armies be the rocks and the trees… and the birds in the sky.”
2019’s Vane, presented by Friend & Foe Games, is a short, artistically driven adventure that takes clear influences from games such as Journey and Ico. Serving as a prologue, the player is plunged into a dramatic lightning storm, experienced through the main character of a young child as the world around him is smashed to pieces, giving clues as to the story beyond. Following the chaotic introduction, the player takes the form of a bird…
Transforming Mars
We are now living through the early days of Artificial Intelligence. The rise of the machines is no longer a dream of science fiction, but a reality with each day that passes. This inevitability brings with it many fears, as well as bringing into sharp focus one of the subjects oldest questions – what does it mean to be human? CAT Interstellar transports you straight into the shell…
From The Beginning
For many, switching on a video game is no more than a source of quick entertainment. However, the evolution of games from the early days of 8-bit graphics and sound to the current world of rich, 3D environments, complete with orchestral scores, has paved the way for a respected form of art. What is ProgContinue reading “From The Beginning”
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