Gaming

  • The Misfocus in Open World gaming: Size and Collectables

    The Misfocus in Open World gaming: Size and Collectables

    We have all heard those developer statements of map size in open world games nowadays. They can often based on comparisons “several times larger than game” or similes “as big as”. I used to get excited by these announcements. This was until the actual games came out and more instances...
  • Vampyr Preview: From the Developers Of 'Life is Strange'

    Preview: Vampyr, From the Developers Of ‘Life is Strange’

    You might know the name DONTNOD Entertainment, but do you know Vampyr? People know DONTNOD Entertainment as the small studio in the heart of Paris behind the Life is Strange series. They plan to continue their success with their latest game, Vampyr. The title is set to release later this year and...
  • Cancelled: Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned

    CANCELLED: Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned

    ‘CANCELLED’ is a series of posts at PlusMana.com that examine games that, for one reason or another, have never seen the light of day. In part one of the series, we take a look at why Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned was eventually cancelled. Pirates of the...
  • Effects of Video Games on the Brain

    The gaming industry is undoubtedly huge and will continue to grow and evolve. We have seen games progress through our generations, from the original Pokémon Red and Blue, to the latest Call of Duty. However, all games are associated with being ‘bad’ for our health. Compared with the old...