Category Archives: Advice

#GamerGate Origins: Conspiracy, Corruption & Canoodling

Posted on August 26, 2014 by robsimple

[Note: This article is beginning to gain some traction, and as such I feel compelled to make clear that I in no way profit from this blog, nor do I ever intend to; at least not from this article. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Current Affairs, Gaming, The World at Large. | Tagged GamerGate, greg tito, internetaristocrat, jeff gertsmann, jim sterling, john walker, kotaku, max temkin, mundanematt, phil fish, polygon, quinnspiracy, robert florence, rock paper shotgun, RPS, stephen totilo, TFYC, The Escapist, totalbiscuit, zoe quinn | 29 Comments

Let Me Tell You Why I’m Right: How Nintendo Won The War Without Picking Up A Gun

Posted on August 1, 2014 by robsimple

For the last couple of months, I’ve been toying with the idea of picking up a WiiU. People who’ve been following my bullshit for a long time will probably be aware of my unguarded hostility towards Nintendo and their dogged … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Current Affairs, Gaming, Reviews, Shopping | Tagged Assassin's Creed, Halo, Kinect, Mario, Microsoft, Nintendo, Phil Spencer, PS4, sonic, Sony, Ubisoft, Wii, WiiU, Xbox One | Leave a comment

Thank You, MPAA; Stalwart Saviours of Purity and Moral Fibre

Posted on June 5, 2014 by robsimple

Did you just look at that poster? You did? Well, congratulations: you’re fucked, now. According the the ever-vigilant eye of the Motion Picture Association of America, the above poster for Sin City 2 was deemed ‘too risque’ for having the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Current Affairs, Films, The World at Large. | Tagged 300, bullshit, censorship, eva green, films, jessica alba, magic mike, movies, mpaa, sin city 2, wolverine | Leave a comment

Why a Second Crash Would be Good for the Games Industry (Part Three)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by robsimple

Alright, no need for foreplay, at this point: Part One here; Part Two here. Let’s do this. Reason Three: End the Console Wars, Once and For All Quick question: how many times, growing up, do you remember arguing over who … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Current Affairs, Gaming, Reviews, Shopping, The World at Large. | Tagged E3, gaming, marketing, Microsoft, Nintendo, sega, Sony, Technology, Video Games | 1 Comment

Why a Second Crash Would be Good for the Games Industry (Part Two)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by robsimple

Welcome back to my long-winded rant on why everything you like is dumb and I’m right, as usual. Read Part One here! Reason Two: Bigger Budgets =/= Better Games Video game budgets are spiralling out of control. Tomb Raider cost … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Current Affairs, Gaming, Reviews, Shopping, The World at Large. | Tagged Cave Story, Dead Space, EA, gaming, La Mulana, Microsoft, Playstation, Rogue Legacy, Sony, Spelunky, Tomb Raider, xbox | 9 Comments