Child’s play: gaming with your kids
My brother and I were introduced to video games as kids by our dad. But after the Commodore 64 and NES were no longer a novelty, the frequency with which … Continue Reading Child’s play: gaming with your kids
Older and wiser gamers: part 1
So what did you think of last month’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)? It may have left plenty of gamers excited for the next generation of consoles and adding future titles … Continue Reading Older and wiser gamers: part 1
The circle of gaming life
When I’m not using my morning commute to work to draft blog posts, I usually spend those hours catching up on gaming news. Lately it seems as though there isn’t … Continue Reading The circle of gaming life
Falling out with obsession
Fallout is a franchise that many people adore. I’m not a fan myself, primarily thanks to the oversaturation of news reports and blog posts around the time of the latest … Continue Reading Falling out with obsession
An Epic Debate: Kim’s argument
The popularity of Fortnite has been transformative for Epic Games. But with huge success has come rivalry with Valve, gamers unhappy with exclusivity deals, rumours of stressful working conditions and … Continue Reading <em>An Epic Debate</em>: Kim’s argument
Personally-defining games: on their way out?
As I’m sure many regular Later Levels visitors are aware, The Secret of Monkey Island had a huge impact on me as a child. This was the game which taught … Continue Reading Personally-defining games: on their way out?
PLAY Expo London 2018: the trouble with retro games
When we attended Rezzed in April, we noticed an increase in the number of narrative games on display. This was a great thing for me as I love to get … Continue Reading PLAY Expo London 2018: the trouble with retro games
The real ‘horrifying discovery’
On Sunday mornings, my other-half and I tend to sit in the kitchen with a cup of tea while looking through the news headlines. Yesterday our conversation centred around how … Continue Reading The real ‘horrifying discovery’
Fortnite: the downfall of our children
Fortnite, said to be the most addictive video game of all time, is surely going to be the downfall of our children. Its design and gameplay have made it extremely … Continue Reading <em>Fortnite</em>: the downfall of our children
