The Point – Loosely Tying Together Modern Games Media with the History of...
Otherwise known as the episode in which Danny plays “The Middle Ground Man”. Okay, fine, it’s being a little harsh because there are some point I do strongly agree with. Can games media be reactive?...
View ArticleThe Point – The German Mario Clone That Eventually Became an Homage
I had heard a little bit about Giana Sisters but until this video, had no idea what their origins were. I really don’t know what to take away from it. Maybe what makes something an homage and what...
View ArticleThe Point Discusses Game Preservation and How We’re Losing Our History
My philosophy for game design has always been based on rigorous study and critiqued of games from the past. Classic games, modern games, generic, unique, everything is important and most importantly,...
View ArticleWhy Rocket League Has Succeeded Where Other Sports Titles Have Failed – The...
Watching this episode of GameSpot‘s The Point got me thinking, why has no sports game ever made a sports game where you are just one player on a team? Maybe they have, I don’t keep up with sports...
View ArticleThe Point and How Shenmue 3 Was Revived Through Kickstarter
Danny of GameSpot‘s The Point has an interesting perspective on the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter. I kind of saw it as Sony not having enough faith in the game to publish it themselves and so they dedicated...
View ArticleThe Point is Over Assassin’s Creed
I was so tempted to not share this video because at first it sounded like Danny was…well…looking like he wanted a pat on the back for giving up on Assassin’s Creed. First of all, he misuses the term...
View ArticleThe Point on Embargoes in Game Journalism
Danny of GameSpot‘s The Point goes over embargoes and their role within the video game industry. It’s actually pretty nice to get a clear and cut explanation of them and a strong case for why they...
View ArticleTurning Down the Hype Machine – The Point
GameSpot‘s Danny talks about the hype machine on this episode of The Point. I’m not entirely sure how much I agree with this video. I do believe the “hype machine” is real, but does it really make...
View ArticleThe Point Discusses Encumbrance as a Game Mechanic
This week on GameSpot‘s The Point, Danny talks about the general idea of a encumbrance mechanic and why it’s so bad in Fallout 4 and good in other games. Maybe I’m missing something because the...
View ArticleThe Point Asks Why Gamers Have To Keep Spending Money (Spoiler: They Don’t)
A sad, farewell to GameSpot‘s The Point, or at least it’s current incarnation. I have to admit that I don’t quite get the point of this final Point episode. If you’re the type of person who wants...
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