We investigate Doom's arsenal of weapons, powerups and abilities, and how they have influenced many FPS games to this day.

An in-depth look into the design and development of the Doom - the father of the FPS

Wolfenstein 3D is often referred to as "The Grandfather of FPS games." Let's find out why...

Part one of an investigation into the FPS games that defined the genre. We start by asking the question "What was the first FPS?"

We investigate a selection of AAA games to assess the customizability of their controls. It's not looking good...

Some games allow the player to alter their controls to their liking, some do not. Lets investigate the best and worst examples of each.

Some games restrict the player's agency at predefined points. This is jarring and there are better alternatives. Let's investigate...

Some games start out strong, but are weak at the finish - AKA 'Top Loading.' We look at this Design Sin, and how to fix it.

Some platform games are marred by multiple 'Design Sins'. Let's take a look the the ten worst offenders.

Some Shoot 'Em Ups could've been great, but weren't due to 'Design Sins'. We investigate the ten most annoying and how to fix them.

Save scumming is not only great, it is sometimes necessary. let's find out why.

Is modding good for the gaming industry? This commentator reasons that "Yes, it is, and it should be embraced by everyone."

We all hate escort quests, but what if I said there was a way to make them good? Read on to find out how...

Many games handle enemy respawns poorly. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha shows how to handle respawns well

Are video games as legitimate a storytelling medium as books, TV and film? This commentator says yes, and has the proof to back it up

Can video games match the storytelling of books, film, TV and live theatre? This investigator says yes, and has the proof to back it up.

Third and final part of our look at Brawlers that asks "What is happening now?" and "What might the future bring?"

Brawlers reached their zenith in the early 1990s, but declined in popularity soon after. Let's find out why.

Brawlers were a popular genre during the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. In part one investigate their origins and rise in popularity.

The rise and fall of the Famicom Disk System

Eight YouTube channels everyone interested in video game design should watch.

An investigation into the iconic games created for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

An investigation into the Audio Visual capabilities of the Nintendo Entertainment System

An investigation into The Nintendo Famicom and NES systems, their similarities and their differences