E. Franck's Overworld Map

Okay, so there's no real scientific study linking aggression to adventure games. There should be. At times I get the gnawing suspicion that, if ever interactive entertainment leads me to commit some heinous, horrible crime, the game to blame won't be GTA. It would more likely be an adventure game with badly designed puzzles. I'm not talking about the kind of puzzles that make you want to kick yourself after you discover the solution. I'm referring to the type that make you want to kick someone… Continue

If Audiosurf was a drug, it would probably be illegal. Those of you who haven't played Dylan Fitterer's unusual indie title before, be warned: while the strange blend of music, arcade puzzle, and driving seems like nothing more than an amusing diversion today, it could very well be tomorrow's compulsion. I should know. I've been playing it steadily since it was released back in February, and yet I still somehow felt compelled to play for several hours more yesterday. Why so addictive? Speaking… Continue