Josh Wirtanen

I’ve never felt good about using cheat codes in The Sims

The Sims games are fascinating for several reasons, and one of my favorites is that they can be quirky little…

11 years ago

BioShock Infinite’s “Clash in the Clouds” may not be the DLC we wanted, but it’s well worth five bucks

When I was nineteen, I liked to spend my money on stupid things like Twisted Metal games and Star Wars…

11 years ago

How long can “digital crack” addiction support the social gaming market?

The recent focus on the “casual gamer” has brought about this weird new genre of game that I like to…

11 years ago

I’m deeply worried about Fez creator Phil Fish, and you should be too

Phil Fish. Seriously. It’s no secret that I admire both the work and quirky personality of Phil Fish. In fact,…

11 years ago

The term “ludonarrative dissonance” is useful, but it’s making you an idiot

There’s a term being thrown around the video game industry these days: “ludonarrative dissonance.” It’s a phrase that’s unique to…

11 years ago

Why I didn’t expect the ending of The Last of Us

I didn’t write a review for The Last of Us, though I have several friends who reviewed it for various…

11 years ago

The problem with The Last of Us multiplayer is that people think it’s Call of Duty

Naughty Dog has this weird knack for making unexpectedly good multiplayer experiences. I really don’t know if this was ever…

11 years ago

Review: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragons Keep ends the Season Pass DLC on an incredibly high note

From the very beginning, Borderlands has been a series that oozes insanity out of every possible crevasse, then finds new…

11 years ago

In defense of Fez developer, Phil Fish

Few people in the game industry are better suited to wear the adjective “iconoclastic” than Phil Fish. If that man…

11 years ago

What Capcom’s DuckTales remake taught me about inner childhood and existentialism

DuckTales was an enormous part of my childhood. I know you’re probably thinking, “Hey, me too!” but you’re wrong. While…

12 years ago