Half-Life 2 was a technological marvel, as was the Source engine it ran on and the Steam ecosystem that supported it. Let's investigate.

Halo 2 introduced console gamers to the world of on-line multiplayer. This is its story.

Halo: Combat Evolved was a revolution in FPS gaming that is still influencing games to this day. Let's investigate how and why.

Quake III Arena competed with Unreal Tournament 99 for the top-spot in the arena shooter stakes. Who won? Lets find out.

Unreal Tournament was the first dedicated 'Arena Shooter'. Some claim it was also the best and that it remains so today. Let's see why.

Unreal '98 elevated graphics to a new level, and its engine allowed the creation of many subsequent games. Let's see how.

Half-Life introduced many thematic elements and gameplay mechanics that became highly influential. Let's investigate.

Half-Life was a watershed moment in story-driven FPS video Games. Its influence on future FPS was enormous. Let's investigate.

GoldenEye 007 was the first great console FPS. It also introduced numerous innovations which became common FPS practice. Let's investigate.

Quake 2 was as influential as its predecessor. In particular, it is credited with the creation of e-sports. Let's find out why.

Quake was the first fully 3D FPS. This is the story of its development and its influence on FPS and PC gaming.

Doom's ports were some the first console FPS games. Doom also kickstarted the PC modding community. Let's investigate.

Doom and its expansion packs kick-started the PC on-line multiplayer scene. Let's find out why.

We investigate Doom's arsenal of weapons, powerups and abilities, and how they have influenced many FPS games to this day.

An in-depth look into the design and development of the Doom - the father of the FPS

Wolfenstein 3D is often referred to as "The Grandfather of FPS games." Let's find out why...

Part one of an investigation into the FPS games that defined the genre. We start by asking the question "What was the first FPS?"

We investigate a selection of AAA games to assess the customizability of their controls. It's not looking good...

Some games allow the player to alter their controls to their liking, some do not. Lets investigate the best and worst examples of each.

Some games restrict the player's agency at predefined points. This is jarring and there are better alternatives. Let's investigate...

Some games start out strong, but are weak at the finish - AKA 'Top Loading.' We look at this Design Sin, and how to fix it.

Some platform games are marred by multiple 'Design Sins'. Let's take a look the the ten worst offenders.

Some Shoot 'Em Ups could've been great, but weren't due to 'Design Sins'. We investigate the ten most annoying and how to fix them.

Save scumming is not only great, it is sometimes necessary. let's find out why.