Trolling taps into people's desire to poke fun, make trouble and cause annoyance. — Rob Manuel Annoyance Copy Share Image
The difference between you and the funny person on TV is that they acted on their ideas. — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
'Minecraft' opens up a world of limitless possibilities, driven by the player and created by the fans who love it. — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
The world is full of people who say, 'But I had that idea first,' but did they do anything about it? Nope,… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
'Armada d6' proves that some of the best games out there are still being playing on your tabletop. — Rob Manuel Being Copy Share Image
'Borderlands' came out of nowhere to appease the gnawing hunger left behind with the dearth of quality dungeon crawlers on the market. — Rob Manuel 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 Copy Share Image
One of the most popular games to watch on eSports is 'League of Legends,' a game that blends role-playing, managing resources and… — Rob Manuel 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 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 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 Copy Share Image
'Fowl Space' was a lovechild of boredom. While in class, two of the developers started passing designs back and forth. Somewhere in… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
'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
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 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 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 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 Copy Share Image
However vile the abuse they receive, media people must remember this is part of the price of getting a public voice. Stay… — Rob Manuel Abuse Copy Share Image
Added to the rooster of courses, 'Tiger Woods 10' adds in seven new courses from the pristine Bethpage Black, home of this… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
One of the things 'Minecraft' is most noted for is the freedom it gives the players to build and experiment with the… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
Sometimes we need to step back and understand the power of video games. 'Dear Esther' does just that. Through visuals, audio, and… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
'Waveform' puts you in charge of the wavy pathway of a ship in space. Hit the good stuff and avoid the bad… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
One name always stands out when it comes to actors taking on the monsters of our nightmares - Robert Englund. In the… — Rob Manuel Actor Copy Share Image
Sometimes a game comes at just the right moment in your life. 'Flower' is beautiful, serene, and a bit of sunshine in… — Rob Manuel Beautiful Copy Share Image
Not only a great game, 'Uncharted 2' raised the bar for storytelling for the medium. The game treated action as a part… — Rob Manuel Action Copy Share Image
A little light on the RPG elements but heavy on action, 'Mass Effect 2' was the game that created a world of… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
To figure out what people think, look at the stories that they tell. We might never get away from the image of… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
In L.A., we have a saying - 'What do you do?' It's less of a question and more of a self-defense mechanism… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
Keep it simple, stupid. Good game design shouldn't keep you looking at the manual but should have enough depth where you feel… — Rob Manuel Copy Share Image
One part puzzle mixed with one part racer with just a dash of art and music just to blend everything together, 'Dyad'… — Rob Manuel Art Copy Share Image
Look at the world of both film and indie games, and you'll find a startling similarity between the two when it comes… — Rob Manuel Being Copy Share Image
