Curvy neo-retro cars == Fallout rip-off, apparently.

Let’s also ignore the fact that Fallout itself is a hodgepodge of old-school post-apocalyptic sci-fi tropes and aesthetics from various sources, some of which are included for no other reason than as nerdy shout-outs.

What’s so “edgy” about pointing out the fact that “pixel art” != “retro?” Pixel art can most certainly be “retro,” but it’s also its own deliberate technique that has come a long way and is continuing to evolve. Games like this are an example of that. Every time an indie game with lovingly-crafted and impressive pixel…

You wouldn’t see animations of that level of detail on an NES or SNES. It may be pixel art, but it certainly isn’t “retro,” and so few people understand this.

The Souls games have some of the richest lore, interesting characters and generally impressive stories in video games. Just because they are presented in an unconventional way does not mean that they are not deep.

The ending was beautiful and mythic. Exploring the crew’s later years or what became of humanity would sacrifice the majesty of the ending and the themes of nature and life itself’s triumph. Leave it exactly as it was, ambiguity intact.

“A New Home”

Not everyone needs to be an enthusiast and appreciate video games as an art form. You could just as easily get upset at people who listen to music without understanding the theory or composition behind it or understanding that it’s derivative (as all art is) if you wanted to, and you’d be angry at almost everyone…

Also, why are you concerned that this sort of thing could take over the industry when you admit that the game already peaked a while back and it’s no longer trending like it used to? Games such as these tend to have short bursts of popularity before fading into obscurity; they’re essentially fads. They are in no way…

While you are right in that Candy Crush Saga is ultimately a generic Bejeweled clone, I’d call out that “non-gamers” labeling as exclusionary and juvenile. Games are for everyone, not some elite class of enthusiasts as your separation of “non-gamers” from “gamers” implies, and there’s more than enough room for casual…

The thing is, while technological progression expands predominantly vertically, artistic progression expands primarily horizontally. A lot more is possible graphically today, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a lot is superior; the artist has more options, not better options. Case in point: Final Fantasy VI’s…

You should probably also open your mind to appreciating pixel art as an aesthetic, though. Pixel art is beautiful; it is, essentially, a minimalist form of digital pointillism that is as valid (and as timeless) as any other aesthetic, with its own rules and conventions.

It’s insulting to artists and game developers…

Ludicrous. The scene where Vader finally comes around to destroy the Emperor and save his son was one of the most powerful narrative and thematic moments in cinema, and helped elevate Star Wars from mere space opera to myth.

I wonder if there will be some form of VR support.

That isn’t good advice. Backing only Kickstarters that ask for above and beyond $200,000 tends to benefit only “big indies” as opposed to the startups and up-and-coming talent that are far more in need of Kickstarter funds. Games can be made on smaller budgets depending on the team setup and competence, as well as…

Yep. This is most definitely something Ubisoft would make.

What about the SNES version? The shadow effects aren’t there, and the levels have distant backgrounds.

“Nuke Cait Sith.”

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5. Sure, why not.

4. Iffy on this. I liked how the original ended ambiguously; explaining it/tying it in to Advent Children would take away from its majesty. I’m hoping that none of the Compilation content is referenced, truthfully; keep Final Fantasy VII standalone.

3. Sure, why not.

2. Sure, why not.

1. Oh please no,…

Rare Replay is definitely far more attractive than Nintendo’s current approach to their back catalog. In my personal opinion, I don’t think it’s cool to charge $10 for games that are almost twenty years old and virtually everyone who is even slightly interested in video games has played. In an ideal world, they would…

I don’t see how “Scalebound’s pet can join in the combat and be awesome” makes it look “better” than the Last Guardian when that game is aiming for an entirely different experience (one that doesn’t focus on combat/killing things) than Scalebound’s.

As for my opinion of Scalebound itself, do I think it looks cool?…