Author Archives: Nick Keirle

The Games of 2012: Howling Dogs

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Nick Keirle

Almost any time I see someone talking about Porpentine’s Howling Dogs they’re talking about what it represents. That may be the rise of small, unconventional games, or the rise of Twine games in particular. The power of personal games, or the … Continue reading →

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This is a Blog About Games So Here Are Twenty Thoughts on The Gay Marriage Debate

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Nick Keirle

So, the Marriage Bill is returning to the House of Commons. Once again, it’s generating rather an extreme backlash, possibly because there’s no hope in this world. But people give a lot of reasons for opposing gay marriage, and I’d … Continue reading →

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The Games of 2012: Unmanned

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Nick Keirle

Unmanned is the story of a day in the life of a military drone pilot. You make small decisions, guiding him through his routine – shaving, driving to work, calling his wife during his break, and, yes, conducting strikes on targets … Continue reading →

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