I played a few great games in 2015, but two stood out for me because I enjoyed them so much and spent a lot of time in their respective game worlds. Until Dawn and Life is Strange have common themes, the idea of choice and the impacts those choices have on outcomes, and it was interesting how a similar concept was explored in each…
Category: Character and Story
2014 Videogame Highlights
I have other interests and activities besides videogames that occupy my time, so it’s uncommon for me to start games, much less complete them. I dislike adding to my long list of partially played games, and I rarely play games at launch anymore unless I’m extremely hyped. If I’m interested in a game, I make a note of it, then I eventually get around…
Speaking at PAX 2013
I’ll be speaking at a panel at the upcoming Penny Arcade Expo. The convention is happening from 30 August – 2 September in Seattle. This panel has a lot of super smart industry professionals on it, and they will be primarily be focusing on things that people can do in the creative process to create compelling content without blindly falling…
Speaking at GeekGirlCon 2012
I’ll be speaking on a panel at GeekGirlCon in Seattle, taking place from 11- 12 August: Saturday, 11 August 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM “Go Make Me A Sandwich”: Barriers to Women’s Participation in Online and Fan Spaces – RM301/302 How many times have you read “get back in the kitchen” or “go make me a sandwich” in comments on a YouTube…
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception
UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception is a fun follow-up to UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves. Gamers who enjoy cinematic action narratives and UNCHARTED fans will probably enjoy it. The plot in UNCHARTED 3 is not as intriguing as the previous two installments, the action is mostly familiar, but it still delivers solidly awesome game play and an entertaining cinema-like game experience. General…