Free-range thoughts about design, writing, and play
It’s easy to take the success of Moana for granted. Disney animation is coming off a string of hits, and can reasonably be said to be in a third golden age. But what’s spectacular about Moana is only there if you look for it.
Evolution has become a local staple. I’ve taught it to all kinds of players who love the mix of simplicity and strategy. But can Evolution: Climate create a more strategic “gamer’s” experience without losing accessibility?
History, science, and technology have a magnetic pull for me, which makes me a natural customer of Dirk Knemeyer‘s publishing company Artana Games. I couldn’t resist last year’s Tesla vs. Edison: War of Currents, and was quick to pick up its new expansion, Powering Up. So was this trip to the past worth my time?
There is a time for drama and story. For sparkling dialogue and mighty deeds. And then there are the times when you just want to get fast and furious with a game like Tower Conquest, released a couple of weeks ago on iOS and Android.