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Time Limits in Video Games: The Good, the Bad and the Rage-Quit Inducing
A brief look at the best and worst examples of video game time limits
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
May 23, 20228 min read


I’m a Save Scummer and Proud!
Save scumming is not only great, it is sometimes necessary. let's find out why.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 7, 202010 min read


Why Developers and Publishers Should Embrace Modding
Is modding good for the gaming industry? This commentator reasons that "Yes, it is, and it should be embraced by everyone."
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 6, 20208 min read


How to Make a Good Escort Quest (And How Not To)
We all hate escort quests, but what if I said there was a way to make them good? Read on to find out how...
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 6, 20209 min read


Enemy Respawn Rates in Open World Games - Striking the Balance
Many games handle enemy respawns poorly. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha shows how to handle respawns well
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 6, 20208 min read


Top 8 Educational Video Gaming YouTube Channels
Eight YouTube channels everyone interested in video game design should watch.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jun 25, 20205 min read


Horror Games 101 Part 4: How Aliens Vs Predator 2000 Creates Three Unique Fear Factors - NSFC
Aliens vs Predator Classic 2000 is three games in one. One is a power fantasy, one is scary and one is Terrifying. Join us and find out why.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Sep 12, 20188 min read


Horror Games 101 Part 3: How Games Rob us of our Senses to Scare us Witless - NSFC!
The dangers you can't see or hear are the scariest. Join us as we investigate how games capitalise on this.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Aug 26, 20185 min read


Horror Games 101 Part 2: Keeping you Scared by Keeping you Poor - NSFC
What is scarier than being isolated in a dangerous environment? Being isolated there with almost no supplies.
Iain 'Sessile_Nomad' Baker
Jul 29, 20185 min read
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