Ed Smith
BioShock’s Jordan Thomas Discusses the Acclaimed Trilogy
An essential member of the teams behind BioShock and its sequels, Thomas tells us about aiming for Aliens but producing Pitch Black.
The Politics of 'BioShock Infinite' Are All the Worse When Revisited in a Heated Election Year
But while its narrative is politically pessimistic, Irrational's shooter was, and remains, very positive about video games as a form.
The Politics of 'BioShock Infinite' Are All the Worse When Revisited in a Heated Election Year
But while its narrative is politically pessimistic, Irrational's shooter was, and remains, very positive about video games as a form.
Twenty Years Later, ‘Die Hard Trilogy’ Shows Us How Video Games Can ‘Do Movies’ Right
Film tie-in games have a reputation for being, mostly, terrible. But Probe's 1996 title was a wonderful, inspirational exception.
BioShock’s Jordan Thomas Discusses the Acclaimed Trilogy
An essential member of the teams behind 'BioShock' and its sequels, Thomas tells us about aiming for 'Aliens' but producing 'Pitch Black.'
It’s Remembered for Its Action, But ‘Resident Evil 4’ Was a Superbly Scripted Video Game
RE4 was outstanding of visuals, sound and set-piece variety – but more than that, it was a fantastic example of video game writing.
In the Army Now: The Making of ‘Full Spectrum Warrior’
The 2004 strategy-shooter was a hit with gamers, but it began as a project to train US Army recruits the rules of modern warfare.
In the Army Now: The Making of ‘Full Spectrum Warrior’
The 2004 strategy-shooter was a hit with gamers, but it began as a project to train US Army recruits the rules of modern warfare.
Why Video Games Love Special Forces Heroes
These action heroes represent what both a confused public and video games makers themselves crave so desperately: absolute certainty, whatever war's complexities.
Why Video Games Love Special Forces Heroes
These action heroes represent what both a confused public and video games makers themselves crave so desperately: absolute certainty, whatever war's complexities.
‘ADR1FT’ Creator Adam Orth on the Struggle of Navigating Life, Twitter and the Games Industry
After causing a social media stink, the games-maker chose to respond in a uniquely personal way.
Milo Yiannopoulos’s Twitter Ban Highlights Gamergate’s Ongoing Struggle for Direction
Contrary to the now-banned @Nero's self-serving intentions, video gaming isn't falling apart, but enjoying a period of renewal.