Save point: a review of 2019
Tomorrow is the final day of 2019. It’s a time for taking stock, looking back over our achievements during the past 12 months and being proud of our efforts. It’s … Continue Reading <em>Save point</em>: a review of 2019
Save point: December 2019
Welcome to December’s editorial post, a monthly progress report which rounds up all the happenings here at Later Levels in case you missed anything. With the past month almost behind … Continue Reading Save point: December 2019
Christmas kisses and birthday wishes: 2019
It’s Christmas! Time for curling up on the sofa with that new video game from Santa, hunting through Steam for bargains, and having one hand on the controller while the … Continue Reading Christmas kisses and birthday wishes: 2019
Your video game medicine cabinet
Christmas is never a good time to fall ill. When the house is covered in the remains of wrapping paper that haven’t yet been picked up, the cat is threatening … Continue Reading Your video game medicine cabinet
My perfect video game
What makes the perfect video game? It’s a difficult question because there’s no single right answer. Everyone has their own favourite genre, gameplay mechanic, art-style and narrative direction – so … Continue Reading My perfect video game
She Sees Red: from Russia with blood
Full-motion video (FMV) games can be divisive: you either love them or hate them. Back in the 1990s they offered a glimpse into the future of gaming with the use … Continue Reading <em>She Sees Red</em>: from Russia with blood
Gamers blog party: winter 2019 invitation
Christmas is less than two weeks away, anticipation is in the air and everyone is getting into the party mood. So put on your best frock and dancing shoes, grab … Continue Reading Gamers blog party: winter 2019 invitation
The Moment of Silence: not doing things Wright
I don’t usually like Daedalic Entertainment’s releases. It was therefore a pleasant surprise when I enjoyed State of Mind back in September. It’s not regarded as a great game having … Continue Reading <em>The Moment of Silence</em>: not doing things Wright
Big series I’ve given a miss
Some video game series are considered classics that every gamer needs to play. It’s therefore something of a surprise when you come across someone who hasn’t completed at least one … Continue Reading Big series I’ve given a miss
The reality of virtual reality
I’m old enough to recall virtual reality (VR) as we know it today being released the first time around in the 1990s. I remember going to the London Trocadero and … Continue Reading The reality of virtual reality
Video games: a blogger’s perspective
Collaborations are one of my favourite things about blogging. Over the past few years they’ve become massive, growing in both size and length – but there are also loads of … Continue Reading Video games: a blogger’s perspective
GameBlast20: GIFs and games galore
Here’s the latest update on our 50-day challenge for GameBlast20, an event starting on Sunday, 05 January 2020 which aims to raise funds and awareness for SpecialEffect. This amazing charity … Continue Reading GameBlast20: GIFs and games galore
Self-care ideas from video games
Pushing forward with the main quest and levelling up, while getting distracted by side-missions and conversations with non-player characters (NPCs) along the way. Am I talking about an RPG or … Continue Reading Self-care ideas from video games
The Point-and-Click Puzzle Pinnacle: the results
Calling all adventure fans: the moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here! At the end of October, Quietschisto from RNG and I set out on an epic quest … Continue Reading The Point-and-Click Puzzle Pinnacle: the results
