Sexism in Gaming: When Sexy becomes Sexist
Being a gamer located in the Middle East means that some of the stereotypes that I have to endure are somewhat different than what the global community has to face, including the insane focus this region seems to have on Call of Duty instead of a variety of other excellent FPSs available on just about […]
Understanding Video Game DRM: Why we need it
Couple of weeks ago, I discussed DRM and I tried to approach the reasoning behind it. I mentioned that I understood it existed for a good cause but that it wasn’t the right way of going about things. Now, I find myself challenging that point of view. Here’s the thing. Right now the industry is at […]
Understanding Video Game DRM
Put down the pitchforks people, I don’t actually support DRM and I hate the restriction it creates. This piece is more about understanding this oft-maligned creature, sorta like Silence of the Lambs. I was watching bits and pieces of E3 footage with some friends and we got to the famous video where Jack Tretton kicked […]
E3 2013: The Gruesome Battle of Two Titans
Last night was all about the big battle: Sony and Microsoft competed at E3 in Los Angeles. While presenting a new PlayStation, the other tried to defend the Xbox One. A decisive battle for the two giants. So who won the hearts of the gamers? For myself, the answer is very clear: there has been […]
E3 2013: What does it mean for the big three?
Gamers are really demanding! This is not really something we just learned. But it’s getting worse with time, as gamers become more critical, more experienced, and harder to please. While it is difficult to imagine a more exciting renewal of the current generation, as we turn to E3 2013 for the moment, we all remain […]