Alex recounts growing up with some of the best video game consoles to date.
The Long and the Short of it: A Debate Over Longevity in Games.
The essence of longevity in a game is something that most gamers strictly ask for, but do we really want a long game? A game that keeps us away from playing others because of its length? Does the fact that…
The Best of a Generation: PS3
To say that we at Irrational Passions love games is to speak in grave understatement. Here are our favorites from Sony’s Playstation 3.
Are Casual Gamers Getting What They Want?
Whether or not people like to admit it video games are growing up. Especially in this last generation games have been maturing quickly and with it games that blend fluid gameplay with a story that has something to say or…
Xbox One vs. PS4: Does it really matter anymore?
With the converging systems coming ever-closer, does it really matter what system wins anymore?
Opinion: Success in Downloads
I questioned in the first part of this piece what the real meaning of “$60,” or “retail games,” is. Pricing has become so competitive amongst different marketplaces or retailers in the games industry, and because of Steam, the Playstation Store,…
Opinion: What Does “$60” Mean Anymore?
Games come out in all different shapes and sizes nowadays, from bite-sized iOS games, to handfuls of downloadable games, and to armfuls of retail games. But does it always really fall into place that easily? Is it really on a…
Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut – Extended Reactions
So as everyone across the internet seems to be sharing their reactions about the new Mass Effect 3 DLC, “Extended Cut”, I figure I will chip in my two-cents as well. I have already talked for hours about the game…
Editorial: Microsoft’s Pilot Program Needs Work
The idea of buying a $99 Xbox 360 is great, but there is no value in the contract if it gives the customer nothing over time. The program needs work, so here are some suggestions.