Articles by Cody Lendle
Why Are Pixelated Games So Darn Charming Nowadays?
Cody Lendle · Follow Published in Trill Mag · 8 min read · -- Pixel art was once ubiquitous with gaming. But even with the rise of 3D graphics, pixelated games retain their charm! Read about it here. Illustration by Serena Morris. Back in the days of arcade gaming, and home consoles like NES and Sega Genesis, Pixels were everything. But even as the gaming industry has largely moved towards 3D games and graphical realism pixelated games have remained.
Why Are Pixelated Games So Darn Charming Nowadays?
Back in the days of arcade gaming, and home consoles like NES and Sega Genesis, Pixels were everything. But even as the gaming industry has largely moved towards 3D games and graphical realism pixelated games have remained. And as an artform the medium is still alive and well! When I use the term “pixelated” I am referring to 2D sprite-based games. And these have come a long way from their humble origins of arcade classics like Pac-Man, and home consoles like the Atari 2600.
Modern Triple-A Gaming: Is Bigger Really Better?
The term “Triple-A” refers to titles that are essentially the big blockbusters of gaming. But in recent years, this side of gaming has drawn ire from many audiences. Here, I want to try and figure out how these massive projects and publishers have been steadily losing their prestige. Basically, when you hear the term “Triple-A,” the first things that should come to mind are big budgets, pristine graphics, and massive publishers.
Why Does The Internet Hate The Minecraft Movie Trailer?
Cody Lendle · Follow Published in Trill Mag · 6 min read · -- The cast of A Minecraft Movie looking over the scenery. (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) As of this year, a Minecraft movie has been announced, based on the beloved and popular game. But people’s reactions to the first trailer has been quite vocal in their displeasure for the upcoming film. So that begs the question. Why?
Why Does The Internet Hate The Minecraft Movie Trailer?
As of this year, a Minecraft movie has been announced, based on the beloved and popular game. But people’s reactions to the first trailer has been quite vocal in their displeasure for the upcoming film. So that begs the question. Why? Minecraft, as the name implies, is all about mining and crafting to survive in a charming world with a deceptively simple looking blocky aesthetic.
Why Is Everyone Hating On The New Minecraft Movie Trailer?
As of this year, a Minecraft movie has been announced, based on the beloved and popular game. But people’s reactions to the first trailer has been quite vocal in their displeasure for the upcoming film. So that begs the question. Why? As the name implies, Minecraft is all about mining and crafting to survive in a charming world with a deceptively simple, blocky aesthetic.
Top 5 Foods From Gaming I’d Love To Try!
Cody Lendle · Follow Published in Trill Mag · 7 min read · -- Various characters from gaming and some good food. Illustration by John Creed. I think it’s easy to claim that food is a near-universal topic. We all eat to live, and our sense of taste is impacted by so many things. Health, nutrition, taste, smell, culture, location, and more. And I think that some video games feature really appealing foods. And I have seen my fair share of delicious looking video-game food items.
Top 5 Foods From Gaming I'd Love To Try!
I think it’s easy to claim that food is a near-universal topic. We all eat to live, and our sense of taste is impacted by so many things. Health, nutrition, taste, smell, culture, location, and more. And I think that some video games feature really appealing foods. And I have seen my fair share of delicious looking video-game food items. But before I count down my picks, let’s set some ground rules: First, only one food item per game franchise, this way the list isn’t overrun by one or two games.
The Culture War In Gaming: What Is Going On?
Many gamers as of late have felt the presence of a force far beyond the usual anticipated game releases. That presence is an ongoing “culture war” that has become pervasive in both politics and entertainment. Now, with developers and reactionaries at odds, things can get heated to say the least. But what exactly is happening here? Has this issue always existed, and if so, has it escalated? Is it better for game developers and publishers to play into the culture war, or to avoid it altogether?
An Empire At Risk? MrBeast's Controversy & The Beast Games
Anyone at all familiar with the current online content landscape is likely aware of MrBeast. Boasting the highest subscriber count on YouTube as of now, his media empire has ballooned to new heights. But now, this YouTube juggernaut faces massive wave after massive wave of controversy. Because of the controversies, MrBeast’s operations are now further scrutinized and called into question. One such operation is the upcoming Beast Games series, planned for a release onto Amazon Prime.
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Division Between Critics and Audiences: What Gives?
Official images for The Boys (Season 4) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, alongside emojis representing critic and audience opinions. (Credits: Amazon, Illumination, Apple) Critics and audiences don't always agree on a film or show's quality. But now, division among critics and general audiences is a very common sight to behold on aggregate sites such as Rotten Tomatoes. In recent years, it has been quite easy for even casual audiences to pick up on this trend.
Division Between Critics and Audiences: What Gives?
Critics and audiences don’t always agree on a film or show’s quality. But now, division among critics and general audiences is a very common sight to behold on aggregate sites such as Rotten Tomatoes. In recent years, it has been quite easy for even casual audiences to pick up on this trend. So what exactly is causing this pre-existing divide to become so much more common? Taking a closer look at specific instances of critic and audience divide may prove useful in figuring out several things.
Great Games For Creative People (That I've Played)
Looking for games that let you be creative? Check out this article for some great games that let you express yourself! Official art for RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, Minecraft, and Spore. (Credit: From left to right, Atari, Mojang, Electronic Arts) Official art for RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, Minecraft, and Spore. (Credit: From left to right, Atari, Mojang, Electronic Arts) With summer upon us, many young people find themselves with a surplus of free time.
Great Games for Creative People (That I've Played)
With summer upon us, many young people find themselves with a surplus of free time. And while gaming is a great form of entertainment, some of us aren’t content to merely play. Some gamers may be looking for a form of creative expression when playing. What makes a game good for “creativity” anyways? This is a question that is honestly very subjective.
Smiling Friends Season 2 Review: Improvement Or Stagnation?
Smiling Friends, as the name implies, is a show dead-set on bringing smiles to viewers. But has the second season lived up to the first? Has this season improved on what worked before, or has the show reached a plateau? Smiling Friends aired its first season back in 2022, with a successful 2020 pilot that was picked up by Adult Swim. Adult Swim is the adult animation block of Cartoon Network. Smiling Friends has an extremely simple premise.
2024's Online Animation Boom: The Midst of a Golden Age
Animation has always been a powerful medium of creative expression since its inception. But now, many individuals and small groups of creatives have come together to make massive headway within the frontier of online animation as opposed to the usual Hollywood or mainstream productions. The term ‘online animation’ (sometimes referred to as web or indie animation) is primarily used to describe projects that are released by small teams.
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