What is The Commune?
We're a group of gamers, and we're always looking for new gamers to join us. Every month or so, we pick a game to play. We chat about the game together, and we record podcasts, record videos, and write essays. You can reach The Commune in the following ways: As for me, I'm Greg Livingston, but I go by Golem. I organize things around here.

Pages tagged Gamescape 2015

Podcasts

Episode 44: Gamescape 2015 - Exploration
Aug 4, 2015
The first in a series of three Gamescape 2015 podcasts, covering two games and their emphasis on exploration.
Episode 45: Gamescape 2015 - Dev Teams
Aug 4, 2015
The second in a series of three Gamescape 2015 podcasts, covering two development teams and their dynamics.
Episode 46: Gamescape 2015 - Real Life
Aug 4, 2015
The last in a series of three Gamescape 2015 podcasts, covering two games that are based on real life (kind of).

Interviews

Elijah Fernandez
Jul 28, 2015
Elijah Fernandez details the importance of setting and the progression of weapons in Relic.
Stomp Team
Jul 28, 2015
Stomp challenges players to crush buildings with their bodies.
HueBots Team
Jul 28, 2015
The HueBots development team discusses puzzle planning and variety.
Anthony Powell
Aug 2, 2015
Philosoplay's Anthony Powell discusses the balance of competition in That Rock Paper Scissors Game.
Pixelbot Games
Aug 2, 2015
CANARI tasks players with energy management in unfamiliar territory.
Melanie Stegman
Aug 2, 2015
Melanie Stegman outlines the transition from real-world science to engaging gameplay in Immune Defense.