The New Heroes I thought Force Awakens was merely serviceable as a movie, a huge chunk of fan service and a merry-go-round of “hey remember Star Wars?” but not a lot of new life. And honestly, that means it was a massive failure. It was the vanguard of the new guard, the movie that was supposed to introduce […]
Author Archives: Game Writer Guy
What Happens to Princess Leia?
What’s Next for Our Star Wars Princess What happens to Princess Leia in the next Star Wars movies? What should happen with Princess Leia? There’s no doubt that old-guard Star Wars heroes are dying like irradiated flies. So far, one hero per movie. And no matter what you think of the new trilogy, the question remains for […]
Simple Gameplay In Banner Saga: A Mini Case Study
Finished Banner Saga awhile ago, but I captured this image when I was impressed by some of its simple but thought-provoking gameplay. Seems like a simple multiple-choice question, doesn’t it? So… let’s break this down a little bit. This challenge (and similar others) comes up midgame and has consequences on the size of your cohort, […]
The New Tomb Raider Movie Was Written By A Game Writer
This Is Why Marvel Is Better Than Star Wars
Marvel Is Beating the Pants Off Star Wars – Admit It Marvel Comics and Star Wars have always been the polestars of my geekdom, but things have changed and now we have to admit that cinematically, Marvel is better than Star Wars, for some really obvious reasons. Star Wars came to greatness by taking chances. […]
Gaming Your Life: What To Do When Someone Parks Like a Jerk?
Game writing and game design incorporate concepts that can be applied to regular life quandries. Here’s an example: recently I came across a question at Quora that cried out for a good gaming kind of strategy. The question: “What are some clever ways to mess with people with expensive cars who consistently park in two […]
Try Our Free RPG
Get the Free RPG Get the game! You can now play the entirety of our Steam JRPG, The Peloran Wars, on your PC. For the best experience, maximize the window after launch. It was downloadable on David Nguyen’s website, but is no longer available there. No matter – just message us here for a fresh download […]
Cheap Batteries? Are The Best Rechargeable Batteries In Your Trash?
I Found An Unlimited Supply of Cheap Batteries at the Library Rechargeable batteries aren’t cheap. And buying and trashing batteries ain’t cheap either. But I think I’ve found a limitless supply of cheap batteries and I bet you can too. The key is that most battery chargers don’t charge alkaline batteries, the most common kind […]
PewDiePie Makes $15M/Year and Is a Racist
Okay, These Funny Facebook Game Thumbnails Aren’t Funny Anymore
Ever notice those little game thumbnails that appear in the top right of your browser when you’re browsing through your friends’ baby and half-eaten-meal pictures? Yes, this is the tip of the once-mighty juggernaut that once powered the Candy Crush and Farmville empires. But the Facebook game ecosystem is pretty dead now as mobile dominates everything. […]