Cinematic Game Trailers versus Gameplay [Video]
I thought this was pretty funny – putting cinematic game trailers next to the actual gameplay of the same game. This one is good, too.
I thought this was pretty funny – putting cinematic game trailers next to the actual gameplay of the same game. This one is good, too.
I just published a new game in the Android App Store, called “Aliens Are Jerks”. It’s a retro-style arcade shooter. It’s also free. Check it out: Aliens Are Jerks on the Android App Store.
Yup. I agree with all of this. Southpark does a good job of explaining how freemium works. Recently, I heard a guy explain how much money he earned from various business models (free but with advertisements, pay for the app, … Continue reading
I’m posting this because I just think the idea behind this game is hilarious. It’s a side-scrolling shooter like Metal Slug or Contra, except you’re playing as an famous hypermasculine action hero (Rambo, Mr.T, etc). I also think it’s a … Continue reading
A patent troll has been going around sending threatening letters and demanding money from podcasters for violating his patent. This patent troll wants to use the legal system to force podcasters (potentially all podcasters) to make him rich while he … Continue reading
Recently, I stumbled on a number of stories about “Flappy Bird”, a little smartphone game. The graphics and sound are copied from Super Mario Bros. There’s only one level. There’s no complicated gameplay. It’s a huge hit. It was actually … Continue reading
This comic by Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal pretty much nails Facebook games. It reminds me of Cow Clicker – which was designed to be a parody of shallow Facebook games, but ended up becoming inexplicably popular. To be fair to … Continue reading
I do enjoy gritty sci-fi and AI. I love the trailer for this movie. It seems like the real-world is starting to look more and more like this. Here’s a Boston Dynamics Video: I have to admit, even as a … Continue reading
I listened to this podcast a while back, and I still think about it. I really liked what they had to say about space 4x games. You can discuss the topic on their forums here. The podcast: https://www.idlethumbs.net/3ma/episodes/lost-in-space
This is a day-by-day video displaying the frontlines and territories of the major powers in WW2. The video doesn’t run very fast, so I recommend going to the YouTube page, hitting the “Settings” button and playing it back at 2x … Continue reading