Game Culture
Difficulty's hard to balance, and it's been something game developers have been wrestling with even during gaming's earliest years. From using it as content to incentivizing as rewards, let's look at how game difficulty has influenced game design, and how "hard games" can make for good gaming.
Beloved game, media icon, and trendsetter, Pac-Man's done it all. Created by Toru Iwatani, this is the story of the little pizza that could appeal to everyone.
Shooters have always been a thrilling experience and are reliant on good game design to really shine. Let's take a look at what makes good shooters manage to stand out!
Classic games never truly fade, as these fantastic NES titles show. Let's have a look at some of them, and marvel at their timeless quality.
Ever wondered how your favorite SHMUP game came to be? Look back at its past and see how far it's come. From its humble beginnings as a space shooter, to the dizzying heights of bullet hells, run-and-guns, and top-down games, SHMUPs have come far, and look to be staying strong.
