Polygon’s Review: Are We Overreacting?
Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or just play on weekends, a PlayStation fanboy or Microsoft die-hard, FPS junkie or RPG cosplayer, there’s still a very good chance you’ve been swept up in the storm that is The Last of Us....
The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief Interview
With point-and-click action-adventure games growing exponentially more popular in the past year, many gamers have been looking to secure a satisfying fill of this immersive story-telling genre. Â Unfortunately for them, there a...
That’s Pretty Neat #1: “Pilot”
I’ll be honest, I browse the internet… A LOT.  I also enjoy video games (which may explain why I write for a gaming website), so there are dozens of times I’ll run across something interesting that makes me think one...
SpawnStaff’s May Playlist
Once again, those of us here at SpawnFirst have been trying hard to knock out as many games as possible.  With June already upon us, we’ve all started the countdown to The Last of Us.  Check out what else we’re ...
Couric Leads Scare Tactics Against Video Games
Earlier this month, CBS journalist Katie Couric aired an episode on her personal television show (appropriately named “Katieâ€) called “Are Video Games Ruining Your Life?†The episode spoke about Sandy Hook shooter Adam ...
Dawn of the Consoles
I’ve seen a lot of talk in the past year or two about the so called “inevitable†death of home gaming consoles. Whether it be from a regular-joe writer like me, a game company like Konami, or even a source like CNN, I per...
Sunday 7: Worst Apocalyptic Worlds
Video game worlds have had it rough. They’ve been nuked to oblivion, infested with zombie viruses, overrun with aliens, ravished by gods, hit by asteroids, and still always have survivors to tell the tale. Naughty Dog’s...
Interview on Contrast, A Platformer Unlike Any Other
Those of you who keep up with the indie scene may be familiar with Contrast, the charming and intriguing soon-to-be platformer by Compulsion Games. Though many gamers have had their eyes on the title for quite some time, it’s...
Can Saints Row IV Kill Its Own Spark?
Not that long ago, Saints Row IV was unveiled to the world, generating much ado about the killer sandbox title. Â A trailer showcased plenty to look forward to, although minimal information about the title was actually given. Â...
Three Genre Cross-Overs That Would Totally Rock
Borderlands fused loot-based RPG mechanics into a shooter. Minecraft brought action-adventure to Legos. Super Puzzle Fighter managed to put a… erm, puzzle game into… well, you get the point. Every once in a while, a vid...
Indie Interview: A Hat in Time
Platformers in the video game industry have a unique place.  It hosts some of the most nostalgic and beloved franchises of all time, such as Castelvania, Mega Man and Mario.  And, while the genre used to be immensely popul...
Strategy Guide Reviews
Strategy Guide Reviews If there’s one thing I love more than video games, its video game strategy guides. Early on in my gaming life, I actually used the guides for what they were intended for: walkthroughs and gameplay strat...
The Art of Creating a Connection
Last week, we had an opportunity to hold an interview with Xaviant, a Georgia-based game development studio. Xaviant was formed in 2008 and since then, they’ve been prepping to turn the RPG world on its head. Their upcoming f...
A Look at the Games of March
It seemed like March had everything in the realm of gaming that you could think of: mind-bending awesomeness, eye-burning awfulness, server problems, a fantastic reboot, and so much more. Â With such a broad range of games to c...
Second Time’s the Charm
Some games fail on the first try, but come back as a better and more polished version of the original. I’ve always imagined what it’d be like to be the lead designer for a game. I picture it as sending your kid off to schoo...
