When it comes to puzzle games, especially mobile puzzlers, simplicity is king. Linelight by My Dog Zorro is a thing of simple beauty. Continue reading
Best games of 2017 – Linelight
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Best games of 2017 – Middle-Earth: Shadow of War
After the success of Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor it was crystal clear, that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment would punch out another Middle-Earth title based on their celebrated Nemesis system. The not very originally named “Shadow of War” sequel is a challenging, well constructed action-RPG with stunning visuals. Continue reading
Best games of 2017 – 1–2–Switch
1–2–Switch is not really a game, but rather a collection of small casual games for Nintendo’s hybrid console Switch. The true novelty of the compilation is, that most of the time the players have to look at each other and not at the screen. In other words: 1–2–Switch pretty much redefines “video games” and that’s a rather daring move once again coming from Japan’s oldest gaming company. Continue reading
The best games of 2017 – The X-mas Countdown
Gaming is – wow, that’s new – about games and not hardware. But 2017 was a rich year in both aspects. Nintendo’s Switch took everybody by surprise and delighted not only players, but third party software studios as well. Only few weeks ago Microsoft released Xbox One X, the world’s most powerful console. But while Nintendo had a smooth run with excellent titles over the last couple of months, Microsoft is seriously struggling – especially when it comes to exclusive titles. In the meantime Sony is reenforcing its position as market leader and has sold more than twice as many consoles than Microsoft.
Counting down with games
Today I will start the X-mas Countdown with the best games of 2017. This is a highly subjective list of games, that I had the opportunity of playing this year. There are plenty more games out there, that are surely sensational, but I didn’t have the privilege or the time so far to play them. So do come back. There will be a new game presented every day till the grande finale on December 24. Have fun! Continue reading
Was für ein Anblick – Frauenfiguren in Games
Frauenfiguren in Games wandeln sich von Sexobjekten zu dynamischen Akteurinnen und werden zunehmend realistischer. Game-Designer Chris Solarski erklärt, warum die Entwicklung in Richtung Fotorealismus oft ins «uncanny valley» führt. Und: Quantic Dreams CEO Guillaume de Fondaumière über «Detroit: Become Human» im Interview.
Are fish the new black?
According to the local tabloid Blick a calendar displaying semi-nude women and carps is a bestseller on Amazon. Now Sony Computer Entertainment just released data of «Detroit: Become Human» player sessions at this year’s Gamescom. 50% of the players saved the fish. Continue reading
Hakenkreuze haben in Games nichts verloren
Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel eröffnet die Gamescom. Die Generalsekretärinnen und -sekretäre der Parteien zeigen, dass sie von Games wirklich etwas verstehen. Doch nun läuft die Diskussion um die Akzeptanz von Videospielen als Kulturgut aus dem Ruder: BIU-Präsident Felix Falk hat gefordert, dass das Hakenkreuzverbot für Games fallen soll. Continue reading
Gamescom 2017 – Ein buntes Völkchen und eine Bundeskanzlerin
Zur Gamescom 2017 in Köln strömten mehr Menschen als je zuvor und beweisen, welche Bedeutung Gaming in ihrem Leben hat. Selbst Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel nahm sich Zeit, die grösste Videospielemesse der Welt zu eröffnen. Continue reading
Keep calm and play Linelight
Many mobile games live up to the bad reputation and prejudice lots of people have. They are noisy, colorful and obnoxious – not the people, the games. Not so Linelight, a simple gem with elegant gameplay. Continue reading
Destiny 2 – Beta – First impressions