Simulation games don’t get the press and glory that AAA games do. But they are popular: Farming Simulator 2012 sold 500,000 copies in France and Germany, according to a press release from Astragon Publishing. Robert Rath voices his frustrations with the bug-ridden simulations, and wonders at their l
Yes, more companies are capitalizing on your nostalgia, this time with orchestrations of the original Pokémon soundtrack. Caitlin Oram at Pixels or Death found them evocative of her youth in the best way. Of course, I’d turn out the lights, kiss Mom and Dad goodnight, and snuggle into bed… until I h
The new SimCity won’t be released until next February, but promotional videos are out and ripe for critique. The game looks really sleek, and keeps some of the old system, like zoning, while simplifying pesky things like power lines and water lines. Kate Cox at Kotaku remarks on the little things: E
Toronto, the hotbed of indie game developers AND indie comic artists, decided to combine its talents in a game jam called Comics Vs. Games. TIFF Nexus documented the event and made a short film, embedded below. The games look great, and the multiplayer bouncing game Cumulo Nimblers is available for
FanGamer has reprinted their Zelda-themed Cards of Legend, whose design follows the template of classic face cards. These are so gorgeous they make me want to cry, or frame individual cards in a row on my wall.
