Exploding Barrels

A closer look at the age-old tradition of princess saving.

Medicine in videogames is practically miraculous; there is no wound so dire that it can't be cured with a handful of pills or a big wedge of pie.

Too many developers ignore the potential of what's sitting right front of us for the entire game. It's time to give hands the attention they deserve.

Players may sigh when they see yet another crate or barrel, but without those familiar gaming landmarks, it's easy to feel lost.