Shamus Young Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

Cutscenes Stole My Thief Game

Last week Justin Clouse reviewed the new Thief Game. The consensus on this game is decidedly mixed. I think I liked the game ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorMarch 4, 2014

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Bethesda Hates Mages: 12 Reasons Magic in Skyrim Sucks

I have a love / hate relationship with the Elder Scrolls games. According to Steam I’ve sunk almost 1,000 hours into Skyrim, and ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorFebruary 25, 2014

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Electronic Arts: Greed Is Not the Problem

I don’t have a problem with companies making money. I don’t think “greed” is a bad thing. I don’t have a problem with ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorFebruary 18, 2014

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When is a Game Done?

When is a game done, officially? When is a game the final and complete product? It used to be that the answer was, ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorFebruary 11, 2014

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The Surprising Things About Elder Scrolls Online

My column earlier this week talked about this ugly, horrible, destructive cycle that’s been devouring MMO budgets and giving us a lot of ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorFebruary 7, 2014

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We’re Going to Be Rich!

Somewhere in one of the many game-dev hubs around the world, a little drama unfolds… 1. Envy Have you seen how much freaking ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorFebruary 4, 2014

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Superheroes That Should Be Games

You’d think that superheros and videogames would be a natural fit. Both are good at portraying the classic empowerment fantasy, and the audiences ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorJanuary 28, 2014

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With Great Power…

How does Uncle Ben’s quote go? “With great power comes the responsibility to not behave like a self-destructive ninny?” Something like that. Well, ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2014

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The Indies Will Ruin Everything!

The indie scene is about to ruin a lot of hopes and dreams. Not mine, of course. Probably not yours either. We’re getting ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorJanuary 14, 2014

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Steam Machines

So Valve made three big announcements last week. (Well, two big announcements and a foregone conclusion.) They announced a new operating system, a ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorOctober 1, 2013

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Don’t Blame Games, Blame Pants

So there’s been another mass shooting. For years, I’ve been arguing that we shouldn’t jump to conclusions when insane people do insane things, ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorSeptember 24, 2013

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Games for Windows Die

Lots of people are asking me what I think about the fact that Games for Windows LIVE is shutting down. I’ve been a ...

By Shamus Young Legacy AuthorAugust 20, 2013

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