The problem with this is that it ignores the fact that the market has changed and that buying habits have changed. Aside from the fact that games cost more to make now (but have, for some reason been immune to inflation, meaning you’re actually paying less for a $60 game than you did 5 years ago), there’s also the…

I’ve worked as a tester on at least one console game that launched on 3 different platforms at once, and the amount of time and effort spent in a day for us testing all three platforms was definitely significant. Building and pushing builds to each different platform, clearing them all out before doing so, making sure…

We can pick out exclusives gems but there is a whole trash pile of terrible exclusives too. I mean does anyone remember Haze (PS3) for example... Also Bloodborne was amazing for the PS4 but exclusivity did nothing to The Order: 1886 nor did it really help Rise: Son of Rome.

I live in Iran. Iran is blocking (and being blocked by) steam and any other game purchasing sites because politics ! So the only way we’re able to play is to pirate.

While I would normally agree with you, I actually enjoyed this video. I think Patrick has been doing a great job with his video content on Kotaku. I think he picked up some good tips from his time at GiantBomb, a site that definitely puts video over written word. Perhaps in future posts Patrick can post a small recap…

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What’s up with the masks ‘n wigs?

In this context, “Piracy” is an informal term that has been used for copyright infringement since the 1550's, originally used to get people to give a damn about illegal copiers of books. Because, you know, if you live in the largely illiterate 16th century, a pirate seems infinitely more scary than someone slowly…

Drogmir, no need to apologize, your comments should express how you feel, but i do appreciate the note =) This post was more to showcase John’s wonderful art than get into the details of the book’s world. Also, I can totally understand your feeling too. The book has an interesting history in that I began it almost…

good question Avelier. I can’t speak for others, but in my case, I chose LA because I grew up there and at the same time, spent a lot of time in Asia. I’m of Asian descent and wanted to tell a story that explores that from a strongly Asian perspective (from the internment of Japanese to what happened to Asians and…

The whole point of speculative history fiction is that it is (A) speculative, and (B) fiction.

Arnheim! Great comment. And totally agree, High Castle is grounded in the historical aspects, particularly on the German side. I felt the Japanese side didn’t get as much historical rooting though and that’s where I really want to focus and emphasize. PKD is one of my favorite writers, and while I used High Castle as…

Thanks for asking! I loved Man in the High Castle growing up, and as I did more research about Japan, I found the past very fascinating. I have family who still tell stories about the occupation and the more I explored, the more I realized all those aspects that made Japanese imperial rule both unique and terrifying…

Pretty impressive feat considering he didn’t have access to the game’s source code! =D

I suspect it’s legally considered similar to any other investment, and probably Kickstarter has wording to that effect. If you dump your money into any other failed business, and they file for bankruptcy, you don’t get to file a complaint, why should Kickstarter be different?

They’re prompted several times that they’re throwing their money away towards unfinished projects that offer no guarantees.

Your feelings are valid and many people have had them before. Yes, it’s a shock and disconcerting but in the end, all that matters is you support whatever decision they’ve made because you believe it’s what makes them happy. It will take time to adjust as it does for anyone and that’s normal.

So if you don’t sexual arouse anyone you have no gender? That must be rough for you.

I’m not excited for this movie either, but the human-orc romance that they’re getting at here isn’t new and was already a part of the Warcraft lore.

I think that number is including stuff like the cardboard VR and the smart phone VR too.