Pixel Primers
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I write about games and teach game design.
First book coming soon - details to be revealed shortly!
First book coming soon - details to be revealed shortly!
Was similarly concerned when the excellent Nemesis System was patented in 2021. In another world we would have seen a whole wave of indie and AAA devs pushing the nemesis system in exciting new directions. Instead, it's appeared in 1 other game since 2014, and then WB closed the studio
September 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Was similarly concerned when the excellent Nemesis System was patented in 2021. In another world we would have seen a whole wave of indie and AAA devs pushing the nemesis system in exciting new directions. Instead, it's appeared in 1 other game since 2014, and then WB closed the studio
As a British person of a particular age, it’s also reminding me a lot of 90’s television. There’s a bit of Knightmare in there (as well as the board game Atmosfear). The sassiness of the Cryptmaster himself also keeps making me think of Richard O’Brien from The Crystal Maze
September 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As a British person of a particular age, it’s also reminding me a lot of 90’s television. There’s a bit of Knightmare in there (as well as the board game Atmosfear). The sassiness of the Cryptmaster himself also keeps making me think of Richard O’Brien from The Crystal Maze
Every mechanic in the game – from puzzles to character abilities – revolves around clever uses of words and letters. I particularly like how you expand your character’s health bar by adding letters to your name
September 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Every mechanic in the game – from puzzles to character abilities – revolves around clever uses of words and letters. I particularly like how you expand your character’s health bar by adding letters to your name
I'm currently playing through Cryptmaster, which has impeccable atmosphere and some brilliantly inventive word-based mechanics
September 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I'm currently playing through Cryptmaster, which has impeccable atmosphere and some brilliantly inventive word-based mechanics
Love the look of the 3d models on this. Wishlisted!
August 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Love the look of the 3d models on this. Wishlisted!
Love the look of these time freezing mechanics!
August 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Love the look of these time freezing mechanics!
There’s nothing flashy about Öoo’s bomb mechanic. You place a bomb (or a segment of your caterpillar body - I’m not really sure!) and then blow it up to create motion. When it comes to extracting all of the potential depth out of a simple concept though, Öoo is an absolute masterclass
August 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
There’s nothing flashy about Öoo’s bomb mechanic. You place a bomb (or a segment of your caterpillar body - I’m not really sure!) and then blow it up to create motion. When it comes to extracting all of the potential depth out of a simple concept though, Öoo is an absolute masterclass
Played a short game as some grumpy mole people last night, but sadly their civilization was really held back by their leader being an idiot (the idiot was me). Apologies to my mole friends.
August 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Played a short game as some grumpy mole people last night, but sadly their civilization was really held back by their leader being an idiot (the idiot was me). Apologies to my mole friends.
Sounds like it'd make a great pitch for something like Boss Fight Books! Feel like Infinite would a great one for letting you discuss lots of aspects of game design and the industry. An interestingly messy game for sure
August 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Sounds like it'd make a great pitch for something like Boss Fight Books! Feel like Infinite would a great one for letting you discuss lots of aspects of game design and the industry. An interestingly messy game for sure
As somebody who grew up in England playing systems like the Amiga and BBC Micro, it kinda did feel like this! Oh that Sonic the Hedgehog guy looks ok I guess, but have you spent time with this cursed egg?
August 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
As somebody who grew up in England playing systems like the Amiga and BBC Micro, it kinda did feel like this! Oh that Sonic the Hedgehog guy looks ok I guess, but have you spent time with this cursed egg?
I do think the prettiness of the Ori games can sometimes be a bit overdone. Sometimes it can be hard to read what's happening on screen because there's so many lighting and particle effects competing for your attention
August 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I do think the prettiness of the Ori games can sometimes be a bit overdone. Sometimes it can be hard to read what's happening on screen because there's so many lighting and particle effects competing for your attention
Celeste feels like an all timer when it comes to this too
August 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Celeste feels like an all timer when it comes to this too
Both of the Ori games for sure. The progression you get to make from being a little ground creature to rocketing through the air is extremely satisfying
August 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Both of the Ori games for sure. The progression you get to make from being a little ground creature to rocketing through the air is extremely satisfying