8 June 2014

Brown Factor: A Colour Analysis of Id Software Games


Brown Tide. The Brown Menace. Browntown, Gamesville.

Whatever you call it, the average colour palette of modern games is a sore point for many gamers. Some claim it adds realism, while others say it's a cheap way to hide poor artistic direction, but just how much of a problem is it? Have games really become more brown over time? If so, whose fault is it? And can we make a lucrative claim for compensation?

4 June 2014

Official Corporate Sell-Out Links #1


Occasionally, I write for other websites. If you're looking for something great to read, here's a batch of links to some of my latest musings on gaming.

More from Checkpoint Restart coming soon!