Monthly Archives: September 2021
The Role of Cartographers in Historical Video Games
Whether simply acting as the player’s primary user interface, a guide, or both, video game maps have long-been a staple of the industry. They have helped generations of players navigate digital worlds, mark important landmarks, and overall progress through the … Continue reading
Brave Lamb Studio Shows ‘War Hospital’ Pre-Alpha Teaser During Gamescom
During Gamescom 2021, indie developer Brave Lamb Studio premiered a teaser trailer for its upcoming game, War Hospital. And while the trailer is incredibly short at only 20 seconds long, it still offers some insight into what gamers can expect … Continue reading
‘Humankind’ Challenges Players to Build a Map for New Contest
Amplitude Studios, developers of the recently released strategy game Humankind, have just announced an official map creation contest. The contest tasks players to create their own custom maps for the turn-based strategy game and submit them to Humankind’s official mod … Continue reading
Should ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ Visit Pearl Harbor?
In August, Activision unveiled the newest installment of their long-running Call of Duty franchise, Vanguard. This new entry will once again throw players back into World War II, the first and most iconic time period that the franchise has explored. … Continue reading