Videogames are immensely complex undertakings, no matter the scope of the project or the size of the team. With so many moving parts, interconnected systems, and tight deadlines, it can be hard to weave an in-game narrative that, once out the release door, holds up to public scrutiny. Even ...
We’re seeing a serious threat against the reign of Steam as the dominant digital storefront for video games. Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite and game development software Unreal Engine, is launching Epic Games Store, a platform that promises to only take 12% off the profits of developers. At ...
For a class of select indie game developers, stepping into Google’s Asia-Pacific headquarters must have felt like a dream. An all-expenses paid trip to Singapore, brushing shoulders with like-minded peers and mentors teeming with industry knowledge — all to better improve their craft. It was the first Indie Games ...
This article is not endorsed by the Health Promotion Board. They’re probably horrified, really. You may have heard about it. The Xbox One Greaseproof Controller, specially coated in a urethane material to ward off oils as you feast on chicken — the dinner choice of winners. It was a ...
Winter December is coming. (Sorry, I couldn’t help it.) That means more games are on their way, which leads us to a single, undeniable conclusion: R.I.P wallet, it was nice knowing you. Yup, the holiday season rears its wallet-crushing, time-deleting head once more. For that reason, we’d like to ...
Any self-respecting gamer has probably heard of Resident Evil at least once in their life. It’s become a household name within the zombie genre, much like how people would associate Star Wars with sci-fi. But out of the seven-odd games in the franchise, there is one that stands out ...
Elizabeth Caledonia “Calamity” Ashe is Overwatch’s newest playable character, with a knack for point control and mid-range headshots. Over the past week or so, everyone should’ve spent a fair amount of time playing the sassy, white-haired outlaw, and if there’s anything to say at all: she’s definitely a lot ...
The whole Blizzard fiasco must be one of the most polarizing and disappointing events to happen in the gaming industry this year. But with every fiasco, there are lessons to be learned, and in this situation, there are lessons to be learned for everyone at every end of the ...
The world has lost a true superhero. Comic book legend Stan Lee, the creator of iconic Marvel characters such as Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and the X-Men passed away aged 95 earlier this week. As tributes continue to pour in for the late visionary and people cast their eyes ...
From the Greek cyclops to the Chinese lóng and West African Ninki Nanka, legends have come back to life at the Singapore Zoo and River Safari. The two wildlife parks are featuring mythical bestiaries for their year-end events, riding on pop culture appeal for a bit of family and educational fun. Read ...