Author Archives: Ben Price
Revisit the Crusades in First ‘Raga’ Trailer
Indie developer Gameparic recently premiered the announcement trailer for its upcoming strategy game, Raga. Set during the Crusades in the Slavic region, Raga combines elements of both real-time strategy and city-builders. The game digs into Slavic history, as well as … Continue reading
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‘Historic Fighters’ Pits History’s Finest in PvP Turn-Based Action
Historical video games are exciting because they possess the ability to offer interesting and fun “what if?” scenarios to gamers and fans of history. Games can offer all kinds of unique scenarios and defy history by straying from reality to … Continue reading
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How Supermassive Games Tapped the Mythos of History for Horror Tales
Supermassive Games has had a rather large presence on PlayStation over the past decade, with the developer assisting in the creation of games such as LittleBigPlanet and its sequels and Killzone HD. But Supermassive really sent players spinning when it … Continue reading
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How Accurate Should Your Historical Map Be?
When developing a historically authentic video game, many indie developers often concern themselves with ensuring the world’s architecture, character dialects, clothing, and weaponry align with the history they’re tied to. These are some of the most common elements that game … Continue reading
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A Plague Tale: Innocence – Historical Horror Game Review
During the month of October, gamers love to scare the pants off themselves by sinking into grim worlds of horror. Luckily, the horror game genre is filled to the brim with classics ranging from solo outings like Alien: Isolation and … Continue reading
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Zombies and World War II Gaming: What’s the Link?
Since the mid-’90s, World War II has become one of the most popular periods for video games, from massive tentpole franchises like Battlefield and Medal of Honor, to recent indie hits like Hell Let Loose and Through the Darkest of … Continue reading
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Age of Empires II – Retro Historical Game Review
When it comes to real-time strategy games, few have made a bigger splash in the genre than the Age of Empires series. First released in 1997, the original Age of Empires became an instant hit thanks to its historical authenticity, … Continue reading
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‘Plague Doctor’ Connects History Through Disease
While past video games have allowed players to assume the role of a doctor with the likes of Surgeon Simulator and Two Point Hospital, few have done it with historical authenticity in mind. Plague Doctor – Contagion attempts to do … Continue reading
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The Real Japanese Ghost Story that Inspired ‘Fatal Frame’
Survival horror is one of the oldest genres in gaming, dating all the way back to 1989’s Friday the 13th and 1992’s Alone in the Dark. While many of these horrifying experiences are bred from a twisted mind, some find … Continue reading
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How to Turn Your Indie Game into an Immersive Educational Experience
Now more than ever, the video game industry has become congested and overcrowded — just by taking a quick look at digital marketplaces like the Steam Store or Nintendo’s eShop, one can see that there are hundreds, if not thousands, … Continue reading
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