Reviews
Friday, March 18 2011
'Fable III: Traitor's Keep': From Gitmo to Disneyland and Back Again
If there is brilliance anywhere in Traitor's Keep, it is in highlighting our political disillusionment and the friction between a grim, cruel reality and the simulacra of perfection that we're so obsessed with.
Friday, November 19 2010
'Fable 3' is the Quintessential Mixed Bag
Every pro comes with a con, and every con comes with a pro. Playing Fable 3 ultimately becomes a test of how much you can put up with, but it's still a fun game despite itself.
Thursday, August 17 2006
The Movies: Stunts and Effects
The substance of Stunts and Effects is only as good as the property on which it rests.
Sunday, January 1 1995
Fable: The Lost Chapters
Fable offers a significant step forward in the evolution of the form.
Sunday, January 1 1995
The Movies
I expect innovation when I hear Molyneux's name attached to a project.
Blogs
Tuesday, November 16 2010
The Neo Conundrum and the Cost of a Perfect Game Ending
Books and movies are not usually about how well you read or watch them. But many games change dramatically depending on how well you play them.
Tuesday, November 9 2010
'Fable III', the Presidential Simulator
Games are increasingly becoming part of political discourse. After all, I became Queen of Albion and my advisor asked me if I wanted to bail out the economy.
Tuesday, November 2 2010
Gaming and the Politics of Control
While purchasing a game the other day, the cashier asked to see my ID. I joked that I couldn't look that young to him, but he answered that it didn't matter. His computer would not allow him to complete the sale unless he ran it.
