Having this fancy new article editor has doubled the number of posts I've seen in the Mobfeed compared to recent months. Glad to see so many people are taking advantage of this opportunity and cranking out intriguing stories.
Jeremy Sigor starts with his stance on Darwinia+, and how developers could learn a thing or two about porting RTS games from PC to console based on Darwinia's XBLA release. Next, B.J. Saricks is fed up with 1-10 review systems that refuse to accept five as their average score. It's in the middle, what's the problem?
Fred Olson II finds comfort in assuming a decisive role in games, finding the ability to make world-changing decisions and to do the right thing in situations empowering. Finally, Chas Guidry tackles the latest news on a remake of Final Fantasy 7, and why an HD version of the game may not be the best option.
Three Simple Ways Darwinia+ Teaches Us How RTS Games Can Work on Consoles
By Jeremy Sigor
Fans of the strategy game Darwinia were concerned at how it would fair when ported to Xbox Live. While many RTS titles don't stand up when brought over to consoles, Jeremy feels Darwinia+ not only works, but sets the bar for future games making the jump between platforms.
Redefining Numbers
By B.J. Saricks
When you see a rating scale from 1-10, what number typically signifies an "average" game? In many instances it's the number seven. B.J. isn't fond of this trend, and lays out his argument in this slightly ranty but informative piece.
I've Got To Be Me?
By Fred Olson II
The opportunity to play the hero is very important to Fred. Video games offer him the chance to do things he doubts he can ever even attempt to do in life. While he is definitely being too hard on himself, Fred has a point.
Square Enix Sets Impossible Standards For Potential Final Fantasy 7 Remake
By Chas Guidry
Square Enix didn't do themselves any favors by releasing that tech demo of Final Fantasy 7 before the launch of the PlayStation 3. Since then, FF7 fanboys across the planet doubled their efforts to finally see a remake of their cherished classic. But is a HD reimagining really feasible, given many of the game's controversial scenes?










