Now / Gaming0“Riot”, the indie game that lets you protest from the comfort of your couchBy AMUSEMENT[INDIE GAMES] After the recent riot outbreaks that have arisen throughout the world, from Egypt to Greece, it is only logical to translate this global phenomenon into a game. After all, there are simulations for everything, why not digitally recreate social protests?
Now / Gaming0[INTERVIEW]Guild Wars 2, MMO is dead, long live MMO!By Pierre-Arnaud BouyerArenaNet and NCsoft have worked together to produce Guild Wars 2, the game that dusts off the old formula of the old MMORPG formula. We meet with Matt Wuerffel, game designer at ArenaNet for a game design talk.
Now / Tech0Too cool for school: old typewriter becomes fully functional keyboard for your laptopBy AMUSEMENT[MUST-HAVE] This kit will let you use a typewriter with your Mac, PC or even your tablet! No soldering is required, you only need basic tools like a pair of scissors, glue or a screwdriver to transform your old machine into a fully functional computer keyboard.
Now / Gaming0[INTERVIEW]“XCOM: Enemy Unknown”, a futuristic hide-and-seekBy Pierre-Arnaud Bouyer"XCOM : Enemy Unknown" wants to blend sci-fi with horror through the management of a customizable soldier squad. We asked Jake Solomon, lead designer at Firaxis, to tell us a bit more about the game.
Now / Gaming0“Hotline Miami”, just like Drive except it’s a game and it’s way bloodierBy AMUSEMENT[INDIE GAME] A very very violent game. Set in 1989 Miami, you are a masked individual going on different missions which are just an excuse for your real calling: killing whoever crosses his path, using whatever you find in the game.
Now / Gaming0The waiting game, being bored can be funBy AMUSEMENT[INDIE GAME] Whether you're bored or not, tap your finger against your (virtual) desk to become the tapping master !
Now / Gaming0[INTERVIEW]Sleeping Dogs: Awaken the gangstersBy Samy ZakariSharpen your blades and practice your Kung Fu moves, Sleeping takes us to Hong Kong, the perfect playground for bad boys. We asked Dan Sochan, producer at United Front Games, to guide us through this fascinating urban jungle.
Now / Gaming0The 4th wall, where abstraction becomes scaryBy AMUSEMENT[INDIE GAMES] An "Abstract Horror Puzzler" where you wander in world with not much in it besides some kind of giant worm above your head. But don't talk too fast...
Now / Entertainment, Tech0[A SHOT OF AMUSEMENT] I need a new computer !By AMUSEMENT[MUST HAVE] How far would you go for a new computer ?
Now / Gaming0[INDIE GAME] THE KITE, KILLER GAME.By Antoine LegrandThe Kite: the latest creation from this russian studio, is an immersion into the social misery of post soviet Russia. Like a “Jerry Springer show” turned into a video game, this indie creation might give you a strong death wish and awkward voyeurism. Its qualities are (literally) to die for. Review. 1/ A tortuous scenario Entering the world…