As if telepathically discerning that my GDC travel plans are now finalized, the IGDA has announced the nominees for the Game Developers Choice Awards. Get more info and a link to the full list at Gamasutra. As expected Oblivion is a frequent nominee, and Company of Heroes is the strategy game with the most nods. […]
Entries from February 6th, 2007
GDC Award Nominees Announced
February 6th, 2007 · Comments Off on GDC Award Nominees Announced · Awards, GDC
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That’s Not Funny
February 6th, 2007 · 7 Comments · Design
“When it comes to humor, I’m very anti ‘jokes’ in games. Most designers try too hard to tell a joke, and it just doesn’t work.” So says Bethesda’s Todd Howard in the new Escapist. Humor is, obviously, very subjective. I was at a job interview last week and one of the students asked me who […]
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February Strategy Preview
February 5th, 2007 · 4 Comments · Preview
Beat the February blahs with one of these upcoming strategy games. February 2 – Blitzkrieg 2: Fall of the Reich (Take 2/Nival), City Life: World Edition (Take 2/Monte Cristo) February 5 – Genesis Rising: The Universal Crusader (Dreamcatcher/Metamorf) February 6 – The Sims Life Stories (EA/Maxis) February 13 – Great Invasions (Strategy First/Nobilis) February 14 […]
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Hannibal Rides Again
February 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment · Ancients, HPS
As an ancients nut, the news of another sword and sandals game thrills me. The fact that it is a semi-turn based wargame with historical scenarios, what-ifs and hypotheticals makes it even sweeter. HPS Simulations has announced a new game based on ancient warfare between 300 and 200 BCE. Punic Wars: Ancient Warfare is the […]
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Pro-G gets a do-over on EU3
February 2nd, 2007 · 6 Comments · Media, Paradox, Review
A few days ago, I linked to the Pro-G review of Europa Universalis III – a review that was unsatisfactory for its bare understanding of the game. After Paradox PR applied pressure to the editor, they got a new review with a more positive impression to be a “second opinion”. Then both reviews were averaged […]
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Carnival of Gamers
February 1st, 2007 · 1 Comment · Carnival of Gamers
After many months of not contributing, I thought I would start 2007 by tossing my article on Guns, Germs and Steel into the Carnival of Gamers ring. It’s nice to see this still going. Thanks to Jason for hosting this month and Tony for still keeping the ship on course.
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