by Jennifer Mendez | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Writing
Many times, I find myself unimpressed by a game’s faulty plot. I end up feeling disconnected, uninterested, and generally disappointed when I complete a video game. However, I do find solace in knowing there is hope for a game lacking in plot. My hope is found in...
by Jennifer Mendez | Mar 13, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Game Development, Writing
Sexism in Games is Real . . . As we discussed before, in my previous article, sexism is a real world issue. It’s prevalent in the media, Hollywood, TV shows, music, and yes, games. Anytime there is discrimination or stereotyping of anyone based on gender, they...
by Jennifer Mendez | Mar 11, 2017 | Blog, Game Design, Writing
What Is Sexism? Sexism—the prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women—is everywhere. From Hollywood to TV shows, books to video games, it’s a major issue that is now the focus of many social rights and social activist groups. But why?...
by Jennifer Mendez | Jun 28, 2016 | Blog
If you make games, then it’s safe to say you’re also a player. Call it research. So, when you hear other players complaining about NPCs, it should make sense. “This NPC is useless,” or “I don’t want to lead an NPC anywhere,”...
by Jennifer Mendez | Mar 28, 2016 | Blog
It’s become this common thing in gaming where NPCs ramble on with seemingly no purpose, making players skip through the dialogue and miss the little valuable bits of information scattered throughout. It seems we’ve forgotten that to make good characters. What...
