Open world games cover a vast array of different genres; vary greatly in terms of size and scope. Open world games can trace their roots back to Richard Garriott and his Ultima series that started this gaming trend back in the early 80’s. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Rockstar
Sidenote: My Obsession with Civilization
We’re well into the end of year crunch, with every major game release coming over the two to three month period that bookends the year. Two new consoles are set to be released with a host of launch titles on offer. One of the big releases that came at the beginning of this period was GTA V, Rockstar’s well established franchise. Continue reading
GTA Online Review
As I write this article I have only just started to get to grips with Rockstar’s ambitious online open world, so my opinions may change with further gameplay. Turbulent would be the best word to describe the launch of GTA Online, even tumultuous to describe the reaction of some fans and critics. Continue reading
Sidenote: Has Rockstar Gone Too Far?
In last week’s article I alluded to a certain mission within GTA V that has being receiving some negative attention from the media and gamers alike. The mission that has caused this backlash is “By the Book”, the player is charged with the task of torturing a suspect to get information on an Azerbaijani terrorist who you subsequently assassinate. Continue reading
The State of the Industry: GTA’s Influence on Youth
Rockstar’s stalwart franchise has long being a torn in the side of concerned parents and censorship campaigners. The GTA series has being at the forefront of video game controversy ever since their first outing back in 1997. The first game in the series was a top down open world that allowed players to mow down pedestrians in cars and shoot up the streets with an array of different weapons. Continue reading
The State of the Industry: Media vs Gamers
Video games and the people who play video games have always had a hard time gaining recognition from the mainstream media. Since the early days of the industry in the late 70’s and early 80’s, the general public viewed video games as nothing more than a passing fad or children’s toy. Often it was the toy manufactures that produced many of the earliest consoles, Coleco and Mattel being the most notable. The industry has matured greatly over the last thirty years with the breath and scope of current generation video games covering a vast array of cultural and political topics. Continue reading
Saints Row IV Review
Volition have tried so hard to step out of Rockstar’s shadow, ever since their first attempt at an open world game they have had to bear the GTA clone tagline. Saints Row IV is their latest attempt to put their own stamp on the genre. Where Rockstar have gone towards cinematic griping gameplay as was demonstrated by 2010’s Red Dead Redemption, Volition have decided to go in the other direction where over the top weapon and character customization take precedence over narrative gameplay. Continue reading