Writer’s Blox Review (Gamezebo)

From Gamezebo: Since there’s probably a large segment of the population that never opens a dictionary until they need to prove their Scrabble play isn’t bogus, it only makes sense that a giant lexicon like Merriam-Webster would be willing to lend their name to a similar diversion. In this case it’s Arkadium’s Writer’s Blox, a…

Casino City Review (Gamezebo)

From Gamezebo: These days, if you told anyone in the real Sin City that you planned on building a casino, they’d laugh in your face and try to book you for open mic at the local comedy club. Times are hard in the so-called entertainment capital of the world, and unfinished casino projects embarrassingly line…

VNH Poker Review (Gamezebo)

From Gamezebo: If you have to ask what VNH stands for, it’s probably a safe bet that 6 Waves’ VNH Poker isn’t for you. While wildly entertaining for devoted poker fans, the game offers few tips or tutorials for those unfamiliar with the game, so it’s best to get a basic understanding of Texas Hold…

Video Games Are Modern Morality Plays (The Escapist)

My article comparing video games to medieval morality plays is now up on The Escapist. Read it and enjoy! I originally had the title “To Hell and Back: Videogames as Morality Plays,” which is infinitely more awesome, but it didn’t fit in the space provided. Oh, well. Summary: “Contemporary videogames like Doom 3 or the…

My Sweet Shop Preview (Gamezebo)

From Gamezebo: Playing Meteor Games’ My Sweet Shop in its current state is like stealing a bit of dessert before it’s been properly mixed and baked: while it’s decent enough, the absence of a few essential ingredients can quickly leave a bad taste in your mouth. As it stands, the current sugary mix of endearing…

Madden NFL Superstars Review (Gamezebo)

From Gamezebo: Say what you will about Electronic Arts, but they know how to time a release. Yesterday EA Games launched Madden NFL Superstars for Facebook just in time to ride on the recent success of their Madden NFL 11 for home consoles and feed off the excitement surrounding the start of the NFL season…