Tom Farr
AuthorTom is a gamer, blogger, article writer, storyteller, and screenwriter who also teaches writing for a living as a high school English teacher.
Articles by Tom Farr
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Until Dawn: Player Choice Plays a Significant Role
How often when you’re watching a horror movie do you wish that you could control what the character onscreen is doing? It’s those moments when we see the killer on the other side of the door, and we want to scream, “Go the other way!” Horror stories tap into emotion, particularly the emotion of fear
Looking Ahead to Call of Duty Black Ops III
Call of Duty is easily one of the most popular video game series of all time, and two games in the series, Black Ops I and Black Ops II, have sold millions of copies and are arguably the most talked about games in the series. Both games were developed by Treyarch with a game story
A Look at the Final Fantasy XX-2 HD Remaster
When it comes to role-playing games, Final Fantasy has reigned supreme ever since the series’ first release on NES in 1987. This is ironic, considering that Square, the game’s developer, released the game under the assumption that it might be the last game the struggling company would ever release,
A Look at the Batman Arkham Knight PS4 Bundles
Batman: Arkham Knight looks to be one of the most anticipated games of the year and possibly the best superhero game of all time. The game features some of the most formidable foes that the Dark Knight has ever faced, such as Penguin, Two Face, and Scarecrow, and a new villain who seems to be
The Strength of Episodic games like The Walking Dead
Episodic games have become highly popular recently with Capcom jumping into the fray with their Resident Evil: Revelations 2 episodes finishing up last month. But the developer that has mastered the art of episodic gameplay is easily Telltale Games. They’ve been developing episodic games for years,
Why Dumbing Down Games Isn't The Answer
Video games are much too difficult for most new gamers to devote their time to learn. As least, that was the thought communicated by Electronic Arts chief creative officer Richard Hilleman at the recent D.I.C.E. Summit in Las Vegas. Hilleman expressed concern over the two hours that the average play
Looking ahead to Batman Arkham Knight
Batman seems to be a character who is always going through a constant evolution. From the silly Adam West television show, to Tim Burton’s film adaptation, to the dark Batman: The Animated Series, to Christopher Nolan’s gritty Dark Knight trilogy, to the newest Batman origin story in the television
Destiny's Evolution with House of Wolves DLC
When Destiny was released in September 2014, players knew they were entering a game experience that was designed to be ever-evolving. Bungie, the developers behind Destiny, revealed their strategy to make new content for the game available on a continual basis. This naturally got players excited, in
Despite a Troubled Launch, H1Z1 Strives to Become the Best Zombie Survival Game Around
H1Z1 from Sony Online Entertainment is one of the most anticipated games to come out on PlayStation 4 this year, and Sony’s taken an interesting approach to making it a game that players will love and play for a long time. The game is set to release for PS4 later this year, but players can
Top 12 PS4 Accessories
Wanting to take your PS4 gaming experience to the next level? You’ll be pleased to read that there are a growing number of great accessories you may want to check out for your PS4. Here we take a look at the current top 12 PS4 accessories… 1. Wireless Controller Remember the days when th
Resident Evil HD Remaster Review
It could be argued that a horror-based game like Resident Evil creates one of the most immersive gameplay experiences. After all, the game requires you to make your way through a creepy mansion in search of a way out, fighting zombies along the way who pose a threat even after you kill them if you
Citizens of Earth Review
Citizens of Earth for the Playstation 4 lays like a game fitted for the 16-bit Super Nintendo system, having been developed with this retro feel in mind by independent developer Eden Industries. Players who remember playing the old-school RPGs on SNES like the early Final Fantasy games will recogniz