Indecision ‘08: Who Gamers Should Vote For in 2008
With the 2008 presidential elections on the horizon, gamers (as well as everyone else) are constantly being barraged by mudslinging politicians and babbling heads on those 24 hour news networks. The Exploding Barrel has compiled a list of quotes and opinions from the remaining three candidates on video games and the gaming industry. Who supports your freedom to “Game On” in 2008?
The Movies We Love to Play
Game developers often draw upon movies for inspiration, and as anyone familiar with contemporary pop-culture will tell you, references to the same small handful of action films keep popping up over and over again in the games we play. In this article, we’ll explore four of the most influential action films, what made them stand out, and the impact they’ve had on recent gaming trends.
Why Japan Was Surpassed By Western Developers
A resounding chorus of Japanese developers have recently commented on the fact that Japan no longer leads the world in game design, and have come up with a variety of theories to explain why this has happened.
What’s Up with All the Lame Wii Channels?
While any free addition to Nintendo’s meager online service is welcome, the Nintendo Channel really appears to do nothing more than mine data from Wii owners and provide an advertising venue for Nintendo projects and third-party developers.
30 Ways to Tell if You are a GTA IV Addict
Grand Theft Auto IV has been out for a while now and we here at The Exploding Barrel are already officially addicted to Niko and Liberty City. Borrowing a page from the lame-ass redneck comedian Jeff Foxworthy, we’ve compiled a list of 30 ways to tell if you are addicted to GTA IV. Ready? “You might be a GTA IV addict if…”
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