McMillan’s Codex

McMillan’s Codex 28 By C.T. McMillan Call of Duty: Ghosts Part 1 Bob Chipman is a film critic who has been one of my biggest influences.  In addition to movie reviews, he produces a web series called The Game Overthinker.  I have not kept up with his new videos due to his change in politics.… Continue reading

McMillan’s Codex #27 By C.T. McMillan Bayonetta When judging female representation in video games, too often the issue is defined by how female characters are dressed, and what the color of their skin is. The question of who they are in terms of story is never considered, especially in regards to overly sexualized characters. Bayonetta… Continue reading

McMillan’s Codex 25 By CT McMillan Deus Ex: Human Revolution In my last entry, I brought up the subject of level design in Dishonored and how it is adapted to accommodate any play style. Loud or quite, there were many avenues of approach one could traverse depending on how they want to play or what… Continue reading

McMillan’s Codex 22 By C.T. McMillan XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012) Growing up in gaming of the early 00s, I was accustomed to the freedom allotted by technological innovation. 3D controls, better graphics, voice acting, and cut-scenes made for some of the most influential games of my life. It is a cyclical catharsis that everyone goes… Continue reading

McMillan’s Codex 21 by Charles McMillan Hotline Miami Before the technology was available, classic videogames had to rely on challenge and competition to give gameplay dimension and appeal. That is why every famous arcade title has a score system and varying degrees of difficulty depending on what you are playing like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Galaga.… Continue reading