5 Marketing Mistakes Fan Conventions Make
These five fan convention marketing mistakes are the difference between an unforgettable weekend and becoming the next DashCon.
Could Indie Developers Save Parasite Eve
Three indie projects influenced by Parasite Eve are in the works, and a strong reception could motivate Square Enix to bring the series back.
There’s a Demand for Original Games (Just Not Live Service Slop)
The success of numerous original titles and the failure of several live service games demonstrate a strong demand for story-driven experiences.
Hurdles of Remaking Dino Crisis
Despite the demand from horror fans, the idea of remaking Dino Crisis is going to be a challenge.
The Challenges Capcom Faces With Remaking Resident Evil 4
Capcom is going to face a series of challenges that will be exclusive to the Resident Evil 4 remake.
How Running With Scissors Perfected the “Release it Now, Fix it Later” Strategy
How Postal 2 perfected the strategy of releasing a broken game and fixing it later while other titles face a massive backlash for doing it.
Too Many Game Launchers: Just Put Your Games on Steam, GOG, or Epic
Publishers need to either put effort into their game launchers / store fronts or just put it on Steam, the Epic Game Store or GOG.
Take Two’s Purchase of Zynga is Practically AOL Time Warner 2: Electric Boogaloo
The acquisition of Zynga by Take-Two Interactive might become the video game industry’s version of the AOL Time Warner merger.
5 Reasons Why VR Studios Should Utilize Local and Mid-Tier Conventions
From the cost effective savings to the opportunity to do more with very little, this is a look at why VR studios should be focused on local and mid-tier conventions.
Console Wars is a Pointless Discourse
There is no point to the “console wars” (be it serious or in jest) as it’s an argument that needs to die.
Indie Studios Should Look to Local Conventions in 2021
As life returns to normal, indie studios should look to local conventions as way to promote their upcoming titles.
Games Cost vs Playtime is a Pointless Discourse
A look at why the discourse regarding the cost vs. the playtime of video games lacks nuance and is extremely close minded.
Ask Stan | My Son is Losing Interest in his Favorite Games
Ask Stan advises a father on how to build the confidence of a son who is losing interest in video games for a few reasons.
Ask Stan | Is a Fan Worth Keeping
Ask Stan advises the admin of a small cosplay group on how to deal with a member who keeps breaking the rules.
Call of Duty Needs to Abandon the Annual Release Cycle
To allow the series the chance to flourish in a new era, it’s time for Call of Duty to abandon the annual release cycle.