Games, games, and Vincent

Sundered (PS4)

Sundered (PS4)

2017-09-04 — Vincent Leeuw

Truth to be told, I didn't expect Sundered to be any good. Sure, it looked the part in the trailer, but that initial vid also seemed to put an ungodly emphasis …

Hot billboard

Hot billboard

2017-06-26 — Vincent Leeuw

It can get warm in the Netherlands. Not often, but we have our moments.

Axiom Verge, looking back

Axiom Verge, looking back

2017-03-06 — Vincent Leeuw

It was some time ago that I claimed Axiom Verge to be Metroid 5. It wasn't until this weekend that my brain finally accepted it as a new 'home'. It's something …

Nioh (PS4)

Nioh (PS4)

2017-01-24 — Vincent Leeuw

It has taken a suspiciously long time before anyone attempted to emulate the success of Demon’s Souls and its offspring the Dark Souls series. Only two years …

Super Metroid's teachings

2017-01-10 — Vincent Leeuw

If you're making a game that breaks from convention, set that expectation early and show the player — force them to understand — through level design how yours …

Samurai Warriors 4 (PS4)

Samurai Warriors 4 (PS4)

2016-12-20 — Vincent Leeuw

For many years people have watched Koei’s Warriors/Musou series of games and collectively shook their heads at it. So how could Samurai Warriors 4 possibly be …

Are nerds the problem?

Are nerds the problem?

2016-11-20 — Vincent Leeuw

Well, this is awkward. Most core gamers know of the Gamergate group, its ties to the alt-right and the sheer indecency and awkwardness it brings along. But …