Tag: video games

Careful Tech 114: A lapsed gamer and the cloud

November 16, 2022
Careful Tech 110: Disembarking from the gaming train

May 20, 2020
Blaming violent video games

We happily steep ourselves in foul waters, then act surprised when monsters emerge from the depths.

October 3, 2017
N64 Classic ‘Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ beaten by blind gamer

What if every game’s sound design made it possible for blind gamers to join in on the fun?

January 7, 2016
‘The rise and fall of Kinect’

Since its promising early days, the Xbox Kinect has lost all momentum.

December 25, 2015
Falling out of love with video games

When I a kid, my life revolved around video games. I spent every free moment mashing buttons.

June 5, 2015
Underwhelming “next-gen” graphics (and why they may be a good thing)

I’ve been underwhelmed by “next-generation” gameplay videos for the XBOX One and PlayStation 4. Though I haven’t been an active gamer for nearly a decade, I pay attention when new consoles get released. I’m eager to see just how photo-realistic the new games can get. But this time around, I’m hard-pressed to tell the difference […]

August 30, 2013
Why Nintendo shouldn’t make iOS games

Apple pundits keep clamoring for Nintendo to make iOS games. The argument goes like this: Nintendo’s hardware business is circling the drain. To save itself from disaster, the Japanese gamemaker must adapt its many valuable franchises into kick-ass iPhone versions. After all, what developer wouldn’t want to leverage Apple’s thriving App Store to bolster its […]

August 29, 2013
Replacing live sports with video games.

Sports video games have come a long way, baby. Back in the day, you needed a Ph.D. in modern art just to identify what sport you were actually playing. This red block here blips its way to that green block, and… touchdown! Er, or is it… home run? Oh, sorry, no… uh, birdie? Not exactly […]

April 12, 2010