The Ethics of Covering Video Game Drama
On this week in video game drama, AVB covers the journalistic ethics of covering such topics.
Features
Mike Bithell Talks About Volume, Why He Likes Stealth
'It’s about trying to reduce the choice outside of stealth and increase the choice within stealth.'
Grand Theft Auto 5’s Trevor is Florida Man
Separated at birth, or two of a kind? Trevor and Florida Man bear some distinct similarities.
The Wonderful 101 Review – Illustrative Freedom
Platinum Games takes the Wii U hardware and develops the studio's most creative title to date.
Shadow Warrior Review: Cutting and Joking
Lo Wang slices his way back into our lives, and Phil is quite thankful for it.
Not Funny! – How Not Every Part of GTA5’s Satire Works Quite So Flawlessly
Ian Miles Cheong takes GTA 5's attempts at "satire" to task.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Glitches Guide
Glitches galore in Grand Theft Auto 5, a game that's not as glitch-free as one might imagine.
Interview with Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag’s Director, Ashraf Ismail
Game director Ash Ismail talks about historical credibility, setting, easter eggs, and those lovely Kenway boys.
Are The Painfully Tedious Chase Mechanics of GTA 5 Intentional?
Ian Miles Cheong takes a look at the intentions behind the mechanics of GTA 5's chase sequences.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Review: Incremental Evolution
Phil Owen takes Grand Theft Auto 5 to task in his review of the game.
GTA 5 Tips and Tricks Guide
Here's everything you need to know to make it rich and escape the cops in Grand Theft Auto 5.
Building the Ultimate MMO Society
A world where 99% of the population is engaged in nothing but the slaughter of wildlife for money does not convince me of its realism.
Why Target Demographics Don’t Absolve GTA 5 From Being Morally Dubious
GTA 5? It's not for everyone.
Is There A Valid Excuse For Not Having Playable Women in GTA 5?
AVB takes on Rockstar Games and its defenders' reasons for not including a playable female protagonist in GTA 5.
Roccat Kone XTD, Hiro, Kave Headset, Ishku FX Gaming Hardware Reviews
Gameranx reviews the entire array of Roccat gaming peripherals.
An Interview with Greg Kasavin: Transistor’s New Build, Design, and Narrative Direction
At PAX Prime Katy Goodman had the pleasure of chatting with Supergiant Game’s Greg Kasavin about their up-and-coming title, Transistor.
The Dungeons of Wildstar: Dynamic Experiences and Compelling Bosses
Stephen Frost and Carbine Studios gives us a brief tour of some of the dungeon and end-game content from their highly anticipated MMO, Wildstar.
Eldritch Preview: Lovecraftian to the Core
The debut from Minor Key Games is an abomination in a good way.
The Week in Gaming Drama: Hotline Miami 2
AVB weighs in on Hotline Miami 2's infamous rape scene.
Accell UltraAV DisplayPort 1.1 to HDMI 1.4 Active Adapter Review
It's what you need to get HDMI up and running on a DisplayPort-capable computer.
Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX Review: Rusty Keyblades
Lowell Bell takes a trip down memory lane to unearth a rusty keyblade.
The Long Dark Interview with Hinterland Games’ Raphael van Lierop
Gameranx interviews Raphael van Lierop about his new venture.
Crypt of the NecroDancer Interview: An Accidental Roguelike Rhythm Game
Lowell Bell interviews the mind behind Crypt of the NecroDancer, Ryan Clark.
Dying Light: Zombies, and Parkour, and Heart Attacks! Oh, My!
The nighttime demo of Techland’s Dying Light proves that it is still possible to create entertaining and exhilarating zombie game while also affecting cardiovascular health.