Dropping the Pen – The Storytelling Flaws in Batman Arkham

Let’s face it, we all love the Arkham Batman Series. They’re fun and (for the most part) make us feel like the Dark Knight, prowling the streets of Gotham, beating justice into the faces of criminals. But that’s not to say they don’t have flaws, tremendous ones, when it comes to storytelling.

Batman fans can nitpick away at the game’s timeline and portrayal of some secondary characters, but I’ll leave those alone. Continue reading Dropping the Pen – The Storytelling Flaws in Batman Arkham

The Weekly Puzzle – I’m Batman!

Puzzles are at the core of Adventure gameplay, they provide challenges for you to overcome with brains rather than brawn. For Action Adventures, they offer a break from the hacky-slashy-stabby-shooty element of title.

Every week I’ll bring you a new puzzle, drawn from some of the best and worst adventure or puzzle games I’ve ever played. Every once in a while I’ll even leave you one of my own for you to solve. If you do, I’ll find a way to reward you! Continue reading The Weekly Puzzle – I’m Batman!

Gamer Memory

Gamer Memory is a term that popped into my head the other day and it’s a combination of muscle memory and instant recall we gamers seem to have. Let me explain: Continue reading Gamer Memory