Body Image in Tomb Raider — Lara Croft’s Changing Look
Lara Croft of TOMB RAIDER fame is a video game icon. She was one of the first female protagonists in a gaming industry filled with women in supporting roles. And she has come a long way. Lara has a strikingly different look in the latest release of TOMB RAIDER. Her evolution of character development – both physical design and story depth – says something about how we see women in pop culture and society over the last two decades that transcends...Read more
Behind the Curtain: How to Make a Scary Game
Do you like games that make the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Want to learn what makes a game scary? Read the interview below where we sat down with Redemption Cemetery developer Galina Meretina to talk about the how to make a video game experience spooky! If you’re a fan of scary mysteries, make …Read more
How to Pick the Best Gaming Headset
Sound is a key elements of PC gaming, and investing in a decent headset/headphones is a must have for both the casual and serious gamer. Although visuals and dependable controls are the skeleton of gameplay, sound really fleshes out and completes the gaming experience. Let's take a brief look at why owning a good headset is important, and then check out some headsets which can make your gaming even more fun.Read more
Behind the Curtain: Making Games at MumboJumbo
In this week’s developer interview, we go behind the scenes with MumboJumbo’s Digital Partnership Manager, Ryan Hilz, to talk about the MumboJumbo’s development team & ask him some questions about the future of gaming. Enjoy the interview and make sure to check out all of MumboJumbo’s titles here! Can you tell us a bit about …Read more
Behind the Curtain: Strange Cases Interview & Concept Art
Want to learn about the Strange Cases game series and the steps that go into making a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure? Check out our interview with Sulus Games below, and continue the latest adventure in Strange Cases: The Faces of Vengeance! How did you come up with the Strange Cases game series? Strange Cases: The Tarot Card …Read more
Sneak Peek – Redemption Cemetery: Salvation of the Lost Collector’s Edition
Out for a leisurely afternoon walk with your dog, his ball goes into the cemetery. The cemetery’s guardian, a specter named Hina, enlists you to help to save some tormented souls. Now, this is the point in the movie when you turn to look at me and all you see is the dust my running …Read more
Here’s What It Means To Be A Gamer
A recent Nintendo campaign for their 3DS had a very puzzling tagline: a young female celebrity is caught playing the portable gaming device and proclaims, “My name is [insert celebrity name here] and I am not a gamer.” For example Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas: The commercial is repeated with two TV actresses. How …Read more
Best iPad Games — April 2013
There were quite a few fantastically explosive titles to hit the mobile gaming scene in March & April, including wizards that shoot fire from their fingertips and deep dungeons filled with monsters. If you’re still deciding which titles to snag after recovering from holiday-induced exhaustion, we put together a list of the best iPad games …Read more
New Community Page Preview
Update: Our new Community page is now LIVE! You can get to it by clicking on the Community tab at the top of this page, or by visiting bigfishgames.com/community. – Starting next week, there will be a new way to find everything Community here at Big Fish. We’re happy to share a preview of our …Read more
Best iPhone Games — April 2013
March was a pretty awesome month, featuring both St. Patrick’s Day and Easter this year. While you’re still reveling in the tastiness of corned beef and Cadbury eggs (hopefully not at the same time), don’t forget to have a healthy appetite for mobile gaming. Here is a list of the best iPhone games of March …Read more
How to Prank Your Friends Using Video Games on April Fools
Ah, the beginning of spring. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and you’re thinking of how to fool your friends on April 1st. Here’s a little video game inspiration to add some variety to your list. Strategically-placed in-game pranks Sometimes all you need is a multiplayer online game, a few in-game props, and a …Read more
WWII Pin-up Style Meets Modern-Day Feminism in D.C. Bombshells Series
Pinup girls on the side of bomber planes are iconic symbols of World War II America. The pouty lips! The flirty winks! The playful poses! Enough of that sweet and delicate stuff. What if they were transformed into superwomen and were ready to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with the men? D.C. Comics answers with their Bombshells figurine …Read more
