Artist Roman van der Haven says about his Jet Set Radio artwork: “Jet Set Radio is maybe my most favorite game and to be able to make a new piece under SEGA’s flag was one of my dreams come true. Jet Set Radio is such a rich world, full of character. We decided to go with the current design, a clear and iconic image of Beat running for the cops. I had to be respectful to the source material but also to add my own, unique style to it. Working with SEGA’s creatives on the composition and style was an interesting experience as well.”
This Is Your Brain On Tetris
Are there brainy benefits to being a blockhead? Tetris is one of the most classic, timeless, and addictive video games ever created, a true masterpiece of 8-bit entertainment.
In this video from BrainCraft, you’ll learn about some interesting effects that Tetris has on the brain, everything from cognitive efficiency to PTSD therapy.
And to take a fascinating deep dive into the game design behind Tetris and the mathematics of why it’s so unbeatable (***shakes fist at those pesky Z-shaped pieces***), be sure to check out this video from our friend Jamin at PBS Game/Show:
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We play Mario Party and Mario Kart as a family. I play Disney Infinity and Skylanders with my kids. My wife and I have both spent time playing Minecraft. We do not limit “screen time” in our house. What’s more important to me is what is on the screen not just how long they have been looking at it. If Gabe is playing Project Spark on the weekend and building his own game then I have no problem with him doing that for hours. If my little one Noah wants to play ABC Mouse he can do that as long as he wants. Does Gabe just want to sit and play Clash of Clans by himself all afternoon? That I’m probably gonna stop after 30 minutes or so. Is he playing it with five of his friends though and they »
I’m a 12-year-old girl. Why don’t the characters in my apps look like me?
I’m a 12-year-old girl. Why don’t the characters in my apps look like me?
Of the apps that did have gender-identifiable characters, 98 percent offered boy characters. What shocked me was that only 46 percent offered girl characters. Even worse, of these 50 apps, 90 percent offered boy characters for free, while only 15 percent offered girl characters for free. Considering that the players of Temple Run, which has been downloaded more than one billion times, are 60 percent female, this system seems ridiculous.
The Rise of the Professional Cyber Athlete
The Rise of the Professional Cyber Athlete
Ben McGrath profiles Scarlett, StarCraft’s most compelling player.
As someone who’s followed the pro starcraft leagues before the release of the second one I can say that this is the most relatable article I’ve read about the space.