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 article reads as if its author merely watched the first 5 minutes or so of the film and glanced occasionally at the rest. Now, to be fair, that opening monologue was pretty awful and nigh-social darwinist. Eugenics and classism are terrible and any film that advocates such is woefully reactionary. However,…

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…

Looks like his fate was sealed.

“Who was further on the Dark Side spectrum, Lenin or Vader? I’d say Lenin”

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…

No, the hashtag is also returning dozens of legit racists.

Also, it doesn’t matter if a 14-year-old is stupid. If a 14-year-old is saying racist things, then that 14-year-old is being racist, in addition to being stupid. Poe’s law applies here: it does not matter if it’s some fedora-tipping kid trying to be meta or the…

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.

Pretending to be a racist in order to troll people is functionally the same as sincere racism. A lazy, inept sense of postmodern irony is not an excuse for shitty behaviour.

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.