Last week you learned how to write a short story using Wikipedia, and you saw how I drew up a concept from one of
Author: Eric Seal
Magic from the Mundane: How to Write a Short Story from the Most Ordinary Sources
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. From bizarre tabloid headlines to snippets of an overheard conversation, anything can contain the elements of a
NitWitty Review: Grim Fandango Remastered
Playing Grim Fandango has been a long time coming for me. Over the years I’ve heard it described as not only one of the
Prose Dive: Bodies Are the Strongest Conductors
I knew finding a short story to fit this month’s theme would be tough. It’s hard enough to choose stories that do the usual
Mobile Game or Social Platform? Dissecting Miitomo, Nintendo’s First Mobile App
My brother-in-law visited me last week. Upon opening the door, he told me I looked like Gary Busey, scoffed at the rainbow earmuffs I’d
“Damn, Daniel!” and the Relationship Between Subjective Humor and Viral Videos
I only needed to watch the viral video “Damn, Daniel” once to know I never needed to watch it again. I had no reason
Retrograded – Dungeon Keeper GOLD
In today’s games, the freedom to choose good or evil is everywhere. That moral choice can drive gameplay, letting players form their own identities
Prose Dive: Screaming Without a Mouth
Villains are the ones who make stories move. You can sympathize with them while they do it, but they can be mysterious and scary
The Top 10 Scummiest Harry Potter Villains (Who Can Be Named)
There’s no denying that Lord Voldemort is a pretty bad dude. Sure, he’s as powerful as noseless evil wizards come, but apart from his
Renegades of Fun: How Games Make You Feel So Good to Be Bad
You know that voice in your head? The one that’s always saying, “you probably shouldn’t say that?” That’s your conscience speaking, and it’s probably
Retrograded – X-COM UFO Defense
When I was a youngling reading ratty issues of Computer Gaming World, I had always seen X-COM referenced as one of those Best Games
Prose Dive: Razorback
Sometimes falling in love with a story can feel like the real thing. You can tell right away you’re stumbling across something special, and