The Steam Box (Part 1): Breakdown, Future Implications

Rumors have surfaced of a secret project at work over at Valve Software: A "Steam Box", designed as a small console box complete with proprietary controllers, a powerhouse of gaming components, completely open-source hardware (with built-in Steam capacity), interswitchable peripherals, and of course designed with all the wisdom and insight of Valve's experienced philosophy on gaming. What will this new "Steam Box" feature? And what implications will a Steam-based console have for the future of gaming?

Assassin's Creed III: A Stark Familiarity

Details about Ubisoft's upcoming Assassin's Creed III are slowly beginning to trickle out, and yet very little is still known about the game. What we do know is that the game is set during the Revolutionary War, features a Native American protagonist, and is the first game in the series to highlight American history. With the previous two games being set in foreign locales, how will this games' American audience react to a more familiar setting?

Welcome to Interactive Frontier

Welcome to Interactive Frontier! This blog was started to share my thoughts towards the human-gaming dialogue and its growing presence in society. Expect insight on the way we play our games, how games are designed, gaming politics, current industry trends, and highlighted examples from current games. My goal is to instill in readers a greater sense of understanding and appreciation for  the way human beings interact with this newest and ever-evolving form of expressive media.

Thank you, and welcome to the blog!