I’m Gonna Raichu a Love Song
I’m going to be honest with you, dear readers. At the time of writing, I haven’t sat down at a console, computer or television for over a week. Given that videogames occupy the part of my brain ordinary people reserve for u...
Numbers Are Fun
Numbers are fun. Until recently I would have considered this a personal opinion and not simply  of counting. Hit points, Experience Points, damage counters, cool-down timers, all different mechanics hinging on the applicatio...
All My Friends Are Mics – The Lack of Local Multiplayer
Remember a time, before online gaming existed? When the 10 year-old that cursed you out was your little brother sitting next to you, instead of some brat from another state? When multiplayer meant fighting for couch space so th...
A Local Shop Owner’s Perspective: Games in Pakistan
Pakistan: Some of us know the country as a hostile and unfriendly land, as conveyed to us by the media, and some only via singleplayer and multiplayer maps in Call of Duty MW 2, Black Ops 2, Medal of Honor: Warfighter, and othe...
Top 5 Frustrating Gaming Moments
Let’s face it. Gaming isn’t perfect. We fell in love with its ability to engross and involve us like nothing else can, but we take the good with the bad. Video games fall flat for a number of reasons, but the most f...
Among the Sleep: Information Overload
The kind folks at Krillbite Studios were gracious enough to answer quite a few questions that the gaming public has about their upcoming game, Among the Sleep. This unique indie game, involving the adventures of a 2-year old ch...
SFQA: Favorite Game Moment of the Year (So Far)
Hey, Spawners! This is the beginning of a new regular feature, the SFQA, in which we, the SpawnFirst writing staff, answer a single question a week about games. This question will change from week-to-week, and we’d love f...
SpawnStaff’s July Playlist
It’s almost over. The summer game drought’s been keeping the ‘Staffers busy with their backlogs, and they can’t wait for August’s smorgasbord of new releases. Right at the tail end of July and the dawn of August, itâ€...
I Heart Kingdom Hearts
Ah summertime. The time when life settles down and I try to run through as many games as I possibly can. It’s also a time where I pick up some of my favorites from past generations, mostly RPG’s because, well, that’s just...
Women in Video Games
Video Games are a wildly expanding industry, with inspiring examples of story-telling and masterfully crafted interactive experiences that has put the argument on the table that gaming is an art form. And not to get too Uncle B...
Up Up Down Down Left WRITE: An Interview with Nathan Meunier
Ever wanted to write about video games? Nathan Meunier offers a detailed guide to doing so from the comfort of your own home. Meunier’s written for some of the biggest publications in the games industry including IGN, Officia...
Bioshock FINITE
Before I begin, let me just make the point absolutely clear: I love Bioshock Infinite. The narrative, the characters, the setting and the aesthetic design of the whole game are absolutely stellar, and a big tick in favor of the...
The Keys to Successful Stealth Gameplay
It’s undeniable that the lines between the genres are blurring. Juxtaposed against the humongous set pieces and cinematic events are the few and often frustrating stealth elements in titles like Uncharted. On occasion, yo...
Smooth Roads to Developing on the PS4
I bought my PlayStation 3 during the last holiday season, while always wanting one, I never had the opportunity until recently. If you’ve read any of my other pieces, you can tell that I love to talk about the rising success ...
The Best Games Of 2013 (So Far)
If you’re a gamer (and, since you’ve come to this site, I assume you are) then you know firsthand we’ve already had a plethora of fantastic titles to choose from in 2013. Â From gritty reboots to mind-bending ...
