The growing influence of videogames on movies

Ryan Lambie

As videogames have grown in popularity, their influence is becoming increasingly apparent in the movies. Ryan takes a look at how games have affected film...

Games 15.08.2011

Why videogames are to blame for absolutely everything bad that has ever happened, ever

Ryan Lambie

Videogames make a convenient scapegoat, particularly in the aftermath of shocking and unpleasant events.

As Noel Gallagher becomes the latest celebrity to denounce the evils of videogames, we examine whether the medium really is the root cause of all society’s ills…

Games 28.03.2011

Why videogames haven’t grown up yet: Choice

Harry Slater

Videogames need to stop being afraid of us missing out on portions of games, in favour of an approach that creates a narrative based on our actions

Harry continues his look at the growth of videogames with a look at how moral and narrative choices affect the games we play…

Games 23.03.2011

Why videogames haven't grown up yet: violence

Harry Slater

Videogames strip the act of killing of all its emotional resonance, relegating it to the level of an 80s action film. Shoot, quip, move on.

Killing things has been woven into the fabric of videogaming since its earliest days. But where, Harry asks, can games go from here?

Games 28.07.2010

10 videogame clichés that have gone on for long enough

Rory Cooper

At certain points the game decides that if one poorly-armed guard gets a glimpse of so much as a heavily armored toe, the alarm is raised and you're thrown out of the castle or disemboweled by guards before you can say ‘hang on a minute'.

Sick of exploding barrels, dumb space marines and bad voice acting? Rory is, and here are his ten most hated videogame clichés…

Games 17.09.2009