Difficulty in video games is still a huge design problem, and one that has affected all gamers at some point. It can also be a very polarizing issue.
Musings
Musings is a series by Editor-in-Chief Jeff Neuenschwander where he talks about a number of interesting and pertinent issues with the community. The series is meant as the beginning of an open dialog with all of you, so feel free to discuss your own opinion in the comments of each musing.
MUSINGS: The Only Way a Radiant Historia Sequel Could Work
This could work, but only if the right path is chosen.
What Now for Nintendo: Fixing a Broken Company
I think it’s time to make our acquaintance with the new Yakuza boss…
MUSINGS: The Day Konami Dies
The end is coming. Time to make some tough choices.
What Now for Nintendo: Picking a New Leader
With Satoru Iwata’s sudden passing, Nintendo will have a new leader at the helm. As for who it will be, that’s still up in the air.
MUSINGS: Square Enix’s Dragon Quest Logic Stupidity
Logic? In video games? There’s no logic here!
MUSINGS: Harvest Moon: Tracking a Split Farming Franchise
The Harvest Moon Discussion: 2015 Edition.
MUSINGS: On the Situation at Konami
What the heck is going on at Konami?
MUSINGS: On the Shin Megami Tensei-Fire Emblem Crossover
Can’t we all just wait and see before passing judgment on this game?
MUSINGS: Keep Calm and Play Nintendo Mobile
I think I have an idea what will be the first mobile game published.
MUSINGS: Speculating On Tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct
Predictions for the upcoming Nintendo Direct.
JEFF’S MUSINGS: On the New Nintendo 3DS Reaction
Some quick reactions to the recent reveal by Nintendo.
JEFF’S MUSINGS: On Our First Look at Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley
We’ve got a clearer picture as to what the game will look like.
JEFF’S MUSINGS: How Konami Lost E3 2014—and Our Trust
Konami, do you really expect us to just brush off what you’ve been doing?
JEFF’S MUSINGS: Harvest Moon’s No Longer Harvest Moon
What the heck is going on with Harvest Moon?
Jeff’s Musings: On the Nature of Harvest Moon Spin-offs
Would either of the other Harvest Moon spin-offs make a good series?
Jeff’s Musings: My Problem with the eShop
A definite upgrade from the Wii Shop Channel, but…
Jeff’s Musings: Sonic Retrospective – 3D Gameplay
In this part of the Sonic Retrospective, we look at the trials, tribulations, and successes of 3D Sonic games, leading up to Sonic Lost World’s release.
Jeff’s Musings: Sonic Retrospective – Amy Rose vs. Sally Acorn
The Sonic Retrospective continues as we look at the two characters that have been Sonic’s love interest, Amy Rose and Sally Acorn.
Jeff’s Musings: Sonic the Hedgehog and His Story
A look back at the varied continuities of the Sonic the Hedgehog series over the past twenty-two years.