Game Culture
Ever wonder just why it is we love certain games and genres? Join us in our first installment of Why We Play, where we examine just Why We Play these games!
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!
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.
Retro gaming never goes out of style! While these genres are old, their influence remains strong, and modern games take the lessons they teach to heart. Take a walk down memory lane and reminisce about the classics, and see the games that they inspire today.
Experiencing all the computer ports of Contra gives the audience the literal notion of masochism, and in this article, we inspect the important reasons behind this fact, by introducing the Arcade version first, and comparing these ports with the...
