The End of Gaming Consoles? [Article]

I wrote another piece for Sci-Fi Movie Hype, this time discussing the skyrocketing success of the mobile gaming market and its evolving relationship with home consoles. (Spoiler: No, I don't think that mobile gaming's success necessarily means the end of consoles.) You can check it out here:

The End of Gaming Consoles?

This month in Bit Creature - March 2013

The cost of gaming [Column]
In which I discuss game length, cost and the relationship between the two.

Trading fear for bullets [Column]
Three games into the series and Dead Space 3 just can't elicit the same sort of terror it used to. I argue that maybe that's not such a bad thing so long as the developers are still delivering a great experience.

Sci-Fi Movies and Video Games [Article]

I wrote a piece for Sci-Fi Movie Hype discussing science fiction films and their ties to the world of video games.You can check it out here:

Sci-Fi Movies and Video Games: A Match Made in Fantasy

This Month in Bit Creature - February 2013

PlayStation and me [Column]
In which I take a look back at the past 15 years with PlayStation and ponder what the future holds for the PlayStation 4.

Back to nature: Taking a break with a relaxing classic [Column]
I decided to step away from all of the over-the-top action and abundance of AAA features offered by the current generation of video games in order to curl up with the slower pace of Harvest Moon for the PSX.

This month in Bit Creature - January 2013

Corpse Party: Book of Shadows [Review]
Find out why the PSP/Vita's latest scare-a-thon is a horrifyingly good time.

Love in next gen [Column]
In which I compare the next generation of consoles to going out on a blind date.

The dark days of a new year [Column]
In which I discuss how every new year seems to get me down, making me question how I've been spending my free time and the value of my pursuits.

Stop me if you've heard this one: My favorite games of 2012
I decided to tell a little story with this year's "best games" list, rather than just telling you why they are awesome. I hope you dig it.

I was featured by Phoenix People!

Nicki Escudero of Phoenix People put together a feature on yours truly. Given my career in writing about others, it was kind of odd sitting down to talk about myself for a change.

Find out what got me into journalism, why I love my job and why video games have been such a big part of my personal (and now professional) life.

It feels weird promoting something written about me, but it was also really cool to be on the other side of the interview, so here you go: Phoenix People: Ryan Winslett

This month in Bit Creature - December 2012

A chat with the live-action Nathan Drake, Ryan Culver
My interview with Ryan Culver, the man who portrayed Nathan Drake in the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale trailers.

Building a bit of heaven in Far Cry 3 [Column]
I take a walk through the paradise of Far Cry 3, only to be reminded how dangerous the island truly is.

DJ Max Technika Tune [Review]
Find out why I adore this K-Pop-infused rhythm game for the PlayStation Vita.

This month in Bit Creature - November 2012

Video game haikus [Column]
This week's column is straight up poetry...No, seriously, I wrote a bunch of haikus about video games.

Sports Champions 2 [Review]
Find out why I think Sports Champions 2 is one of the best motion-controlled games on the market.

Shut up and drive [Column]
I muse about how video games serve as a form of therapy, allowing me to get behind the wheel of a virtual car and drive away from my problems for an hour or two. 

Ragnarok Odyssey [Review]
Find out why I think Ragnarok Odyssey might be one of the best PlayStation Vita games to date.

Orgarhythm [Review]
My doctor wrote a note on my behalf to the creators/publishers of this rhythm strategy game for the PS Vita. Its toe-tapping, head-bobbing beats led to some serious injuries.

This month in Bit Creature - October 2012

Dokuro [Review]
Find out why this puzzle/platformer for the PS Vita is worth your time.

Watching the world burn [Column]
 Retro City Rampage finally gives me a guilt-free place to let my inner psychopath run wild.

Silent Hill: Book of Memories [Review]
Find out why I enjoyed WayForward's mix of dungeon crawling with the familiar world of Silent Hill.

I stand alone in the woods [Column]
In this week's column, I talk about how the simplistic horror game, Slender, scared me to death, and how indie games like this could help shape the future of the industry.

This month in Bit Creature - September 2012

The memories we make [Column]
In this week's column, I fret over the time I spend playing video games, pondering if there isn't something more constructive I could be doing with my free time.

More than meets the eye [Column]
In which I talk about my love for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, how it makes me feel like a kid again and how, sometimes, it's nice to exchange a critical eye in the name of enjoying the hell out of something.