There is that life concept that states when we are young we have a lot of time but not enough money to do what we really want to do, but as we get older we then have enough money, but not enough time. As a gamer, this concept is equally true, except that you can replace money with video games. Such is certainly the case with me.
Going back fifteen years or more, I pretty much had to buy any game I played for full price, or at a slight discount if it was on sale. Back then that usually meant something within the $20-$40 dollar range. If a publisher gave away their game for free, it typically was either a demo or shareware,… Read more...
In 2002 I wrote my first (and only) computer game. It was a text adventure called Augustine that I programmed for that year’s Interactive Fiction competition. My game tied for 13th out of 38 and was a runner-up for the Best Story and Best Setting categories in the XYZZY Awards. Not bad for a first attempt.
I have not created any more computer or video games since that time, with the exception of possibly making a custom track in Trials HD solely for the purpose of gaining an achievement. When you look at some of my other ideas for video games, perhaps you’ll understand why. Here is my list of 10 video game… Read more...
Typically on Friday's I post "Quick Shots", but this week nothing quick and interesting really happened. So, instead, I thought I might share my recent conundrum with the Nintendo Switch.
The only Nintendo console I have ever owned was the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). My kids have had various GameBoys and DS's, but that's about it. I always preferred the PC or a console like the Xbox360 because both ran the games I wanted to play. However, last year when the Switch, was announced, my interest was piqued. Despite the mild ribbing from several game journalists over the Switch's… Read more...