'A Valley Without Wind' takes the idea of dungeon crawls and throws it on its head by casting you as a magic… — Rob Manuel Adventure Copy Share Image
Libraries have a PR problem - or at least that's what they call it when no one under the age of 40… — Rob Manuel Age Copy Share Image
The idea that everyone in their lives has played a video game is becoming more acceptable to the general audience. Now we… — Rob Manuel Acceptable Copy Share Image
While the Super Bowl still smashes records for butts in the seats, eSports often run longer and never blinks. There's no commercial… — Rob Manuel Bowl Copy Share Image
With multiplayer, permanent death, and an ever-changing world to explore and conquer, 'A Valley Without Wind' might be the place you're looking… — Rob Manuel Conquer Copy Share Image
For me, it's great to see 'Gateways' finally make it to the console. Think of it as 'Portal' meets 'Castlevania' as you… — Rob Manuel Becomes Copy Share Image
High-profile columnists should remember they are in a privileged position. Writing isn't a dreadfully specific skill - it's taught to millions via… — Rob Manuel Columnists Copy Share Image
It takes minutes to play, but 'Unmanned' sticks with you for long after the credits roll. As a part of a two-man… — Rob Manuel After Copy Share Image
How do you know Hollywood is getting serious about video games? They want to make one of their own. In 'Defiance,' the… — Rob Manuel About Copy Share Image
Videogames based on golf have often been viewed as, to mangle a phrase, a good walk through a virtual world spoiled. Connecting… — Rob Manuel Based Copy Share Image
Sometimes it's not always about what you can see or hear but what's under the hood of a game that's most impressive.… — Rob Manuel About Copy Share Image
Understand 'Minecraft,' and you'll begin to understand the power of games. Like any good story, this one begins with a man and… — Rob Manuel Allowed Copy Share Image
I'll be the first to admit it - after the first episode, I wasn't sold on Peter Capaldi as the new Doctor… — Rob Manuel Admit Copy Share Image
The scariest part to any story is the sliver of truth you hide in the horror. Sometimes its not about the axe… — Rob Manuel About Copy Share Image
There's a certain logic to avoiding the haters, but as a strategy, it's utterly flawed. When you turn off the feedback, you… — Rob Manuel Arm Copy Share Image
One of the great joys of launching your idea on the web is that it's a meritocracy. The good stuff will rise… — Rob Manuel Audience Copy Share Image
Sweet, loveable, and with every click revealing a new surprise, 'Botanicula' creates both a wonderful world where bees and twigs play in… — Rob Manuel Bees Copy Share Image