December 6th
byApparently there has been a cold snap in Britain this weekend. I haven’t noticed because I’ve been printing off all of the good games writing and making a cozy little nest from it. Come sit by the fire and help yourself to…
Now Accepting Submissions for TYIVGB 2014 Edition
byIt’s that time of the year again here at Critical Distance! We are opening the floodgates to reader submissions for our annual end of year feature, This Year In Video Game Blogging. In addition to my own efforts and the work of…
December 2014: ‘New Game+’
byI feel like I’ve been here before. In fact, I have! But the first time I didn’t have nearly so much experience. I wonder if this will change anything. Many games offer a New Game + option, a new save file with…
November Roundup: ‘Home Sweet Home’
byPerhaps, if you are like me, this Monday is hitting you like a ton of bricks. Perhaps, if you are American like me, you are also feeling the additional strain of returning to “real life” after a long holiday weekend. Perhaps, if…
November 30th
byHope for all our US readers you had a lovely, stuffing Turkey Day and didn’t spawn too many family brawls. For everyone else, happy weekend. Welcome to This Week In Video Game Blogging! Bioshock and Beyond Earth Bioshock is back in the…
November 24th
byHello everyone! Welcome to This Week in Videogame Blogging! Let’s get started. Profiles In The New Yorker, Ben McGrath writes a profile of Sasha “Scarlett” Hostyn, professional Starcraft II player and “the most accomplished woman in the young history of electronic sports.”…
November 16th
byIt’s half past five in the morning here, and I’m asking my phone’s AI if she obeys Asimov’s Laws of Robotics. She’s stonewalling me, I think. So, in the meantime, welcome to This Week in Videogame Blogging! Design Notes At Melody Meows,…
November 9th
byHow are you all this fine, crisp, chilly autumn day? And you in the southern hemisphere can keep your bragging to yourself, thank you very much. Eric here to take you on another journey through This Week In Video Game Blogging! Bayonetta…
November 2nd
byAhh, the weekend after Halloween. I hope you all had fun, dear readers? I know my cat did. Welcome to This Week in Videogame Blogging! Design Notes At Eurogamer, Simon Parkin has yet another gem of a feature for us, this time…
November 2014: ‘Home Sweet Home’
byIt’s that time of year again (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) when the weather is turning cold. Holidays are approaching that focus less on going out and more on cozying up inside. Some of us may travel…