Some things just tickle your dopamine receptors just right. In the past I’ve avoided bullet hell games, almost certainly because I’ve been absolutely terrible at them. But that changed back…
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David Klemke
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Of the many great lines that came out of the American version of the Office was the one from Andy Bernard: “I wish there was a way to know you’re…
David Klemke
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In this era of extreme AAA budget games that dominate headlines there’s a refreshing perspective to take from those simpler titles that do just a few things well. It’s easy…
David Klemke
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What can a game developer sacrifice in a game in order to amplify what remains? Some choose to cast aside mechanics, either simplifying or completely doing away with them, something…
David Klemke
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Annapurna has cemented themselves as a publisher of games with a strong narrative focus, often putting forward titles that make the definition of “game” all the more blurry. Their track…
David Klemke
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Some games trigger an internal battle for me: one side arguing that it’s easy to judge a game’s merits by a few key factors whilst the other pushes me to…
David Klemke
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There are many a good game I really love to play but can only do so in small bursts. Chalk it up to age or the allure of more passive…
David Klemke
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The gamer community writ large has is becoming more aware of the struggles of game developers. Almost all AAA titles released these days are accompanied by stories of the horrendous…
David Klemke
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It’s the early 90’s and we’re on a family trip down to the coast for a weekend away. We’d stay in one of the on-site tents, large enough to fit…
David Klemke
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Indie developers have the unenviable task of balancing what precious resources they have to create the experience they want to deliver to their audiences. This often means that, when compared…
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