The Quiet Moments of Games: Naughty Dog and Storytelling

Logan Wilkinson arrives to discuss Naughty Dog’s mastery of quite storytelling.

IrrationalPod Ep. 257 with Brandt Ranj

Brandt is here, so you know this ain’t no mediocre!

IrrationalPod Ep. 220

Evan is here, let’s gooooooo!

Throwback Thursday: Super Smash Bros.

Running barefoot across streets, catching fireflies in a jar to create a nightlight for later, and those unsettling nights when sleep is far from happening because of the late night ghost stories characterize a normal childhood. As video games became…

Gaming Innovations of the Next Generation

The world of video games is on the brink of what seems to be the greatest console war to date. In the past, consoles have always fought head-to-head to dominate the market.

Is Next-Gen the Coming of the Digital Age?

We are less than two weeks away from the arrival of the PS4 and next-gen gaming. Next-gen will usher in a new era featuring souped up graphics, new IPs, and renewed flame wars about which console is better. One thing…

Letting Go of Nostalgia

Everyone clings to the memories they created as a child, whether it be Saturday morning cartoons, late night scary movies, or countless hours spent playing games. It seems as we begin to grow up, certain memories we recall so fondly,…

My Love/Hate Relationship With the Ending to The Last of Us

WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE LAST OF US! Consider yourself warned.

Could Indie Games Save the PS Vita?

A guest post from Nadia Hyeong questions if the Vita’s saving grace is in the Indie community.

IrrationalPod Ep. 98

The show is super very late this week, and I am very sorry about that. A lot of real life got in the way! Download iTunes MP3 RSS Breakit! We start with probably the most explicit bumper we have ever…

IrrationalPod Ep. 86

We are so ready for PAX.

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon Interview

Hey everyone, Irrational Passions is proud to bring you this interview with Lead Game Designer of EDF: IA Jim Richardson.