How do you make a first-person shooter on tablets that doesn't suck? You start with a map you know by heart, and then you iterate. This is the story of how a designer figured out why you need two fingers to shoot at enemies. Read More
Frog Fractions is the finest edutainment Flash game you can find. Only, it's really not. Beneath the seemingly mundane, Frog Fractions shines as a beacon. A beacon of randomness, but a beacon nonetheless. The Report spoke with creator Jim Crawford to find out what the thought process was behind this insane collection of pop culture references, memes, and game play styles. Read More
American McGee's studio Spicy Horse has launched a Kickstarter to improve and expand the upcoming Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, a strategy that brings with it many risks. Crowdfunding and free-to-play are large parts of modern game development, but the industry is still trying to figure out how to use these tools well. This is what they've learned so far. Read More
Huntsman: The Orphanage is a horror game without blood or violence, created by a man who saw the effects of violence during his time in the circus and now lives at the edge of a New Zealand jungle. The Report sits down to talk with creator Dene Waring to learn how an extraordinary life informed such an interesting game. Read More
2 Player Productions spent two years, funding from a successful Kickstarter, and a pile of their own money to create and release a wonderful documentary about Mojang, the studio that was created due to the success of Minecraft. For the first time, the three men explain why they uploaded their own film to the Pirate Bay. Read More
Strike Suit Zero is a visually striking game, and it brings back a flavor of space combat that has been sorely missed. Dan Lodge, the game's lead artist, walks us through the concept art for characters, military uniforms, and the game's signature ship. Read More
Strike Suit Zero features a ship that can turn into a humanoid mech to do battle in deep space, but the game retains the feel of classic titles such as Colony Wars and Wing Commander. A strong, Eastern-influenced aesthetic makes the ship and mech designs pop, while the action is just as good as you're hoping. This is a PC title to watch. Read More
Most levels in the iOS game Hundreds look easy, but you'll quickly find yourself failing more than you'd expect. The secret is to take things slow, play on an iPad, and learn the rhythm and feel of each level. Hundreds is a very pleasant, and inexpensive, surprise for the end of the week. Read More
Two developers working with the OUYA talk about the system's performance, the early version of the controller included with dev kits, and the tricks used to squeeze the most gaming performance out of an operating system primarily used in phones and tablets. The good news? The $100 Ouya stands up to Android devices that cost much more. Read More
The Humble Bundle isn't just about bundles, the company has quietly become a powerful player in the world of indie games with the Humble Store beta. The program gives indie devs an easy way to manage sales and deliver content, and it's already everywhere. This is how a humble company could sneak up on Steam's digital dominance. Read More
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Learn MoreAs the senior editor for the PA Report, Ben travels around the world talking to incredibly interesting people and playing a ridiculous amount of games. His job is to share those experiences via the PA Report while he raises his three kids in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife.
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