kionayinSUPERJUMPBugs as Features in Video GamesA brief history of happy accidents that became celebrated by fans6 min read·Feb 4, 2021----
kionayWhy do I long for Minecraft version 1?Minecraft today has so many things. Why do I prefer older Minecraft? Is it because of Nostalgia, or something else?9 min read·Dec 24, 2020----
kionaySerious vs Ridiculous Video GamesThere is a theme, or feel to some video games — or some parts of some video games — that lend to a serious tone. You’re a soldier in a war…8 min read·Feb 20, 2020----
kionayWhat is a Looter Shooter?A Looter Shooter is a genre of video games that fluidly mix RPG elements with a point-and-click style shooting game.8 min read·Sep 21, 2019--1--1
kionayPower Pacing in Video GamesAs I’ve written before, video games often server up a power fantasy. Be it an amazing space marine or a medieval knight of justice — you…9 min read·Aug 10, 2019----
kionayRPG Dialogue SystemsRole-playing games (RPGs) are one of the greatest genres of games this world has to offer. It’s also a broad category, which leaves a lot…9 min read·Jun 28, 2019----
kionayResources and CooldownsThough they can be subtle, every video game has some sort of resource that the player must manage. Resources are designed to constrain the…8 min read·May 28, 2019----
kionayVideo Game Skill/Tech TreesAs you play through a video game you get a very clear sense of progression from beginning to end. Sometimes this is like an arcade game…9 min read·May 12, 2019----
kionayProcedural Content in Video GamesContent. The vague term for how a player spends his or her time in a game world before they get bored. It is burnt like fuel, and what a…9 min read·Apr 23, 2019----
kionayChill GamesI love chill games, but before I tell you why let me explain the difference between a chill game, and a casual game.6 min read·Apr 5, 2019----
