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Matthew Codd

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Matthew is a writer with a love of games, comics, and pop culture in general. He lives in Wellington with his wife and cats.

Apple Arcade and the value of small, meaningful games

Apple Arcade and the value of small, meaningful games

Apple Arcade looks great on the surface, but what does it mean for the kinds of developers who don't make games based on playtime?

By Matthew Codd | 2nd May, 2019

Difficulty isn’t just about hardening up, it’s about player enjoyment.

It’s not about easy mode: FromSoftware and the question of video game difficulty

With every new FromSoftware game comes the same debate – how hard is too hard, and why does it matter? Matthew Codd examines this age-old argument and its bogus foundations.

By Matthew Codd | 2nd April, 2019

10 new Tekken characters who’d make as much sense as The Walking Dead’s Negan

10 new Tekken characters who’d make as much sense as The Walking Dead’s Negan

With the announcement that The Walking Dead's Negan is joining Tekken 7, it's clear that absolutely anybody can be a Tekken character.

By Matthew Codd | 13th August, 2018

Vincent Valentine, The Man With Belts On His Face.

Was Dirge of Cerberus an emo-drenched misfire or dark masterpiece?

Is really the much maligned Final Fantasy VII sequel/spinoff Dirge of Cerberus as bad as everyone says?

By Matthew Codd | 23rd July, 2018

Inverness Nights is the queer fantasy break-up sim you need in your life

Inverness Nights is the queer fantasy break-up sim you need in your life

Matthew Codd interviews the creator of a queer 'break-up simulator.'

By Matthew Codd | 23rd October, 2017

‘We lose the ability to think critically’: on the danger of hype culture in gaming

‘We lose the ability to think critically’: on the danger of hype culture in gaming

Superhot, an innovative critique on the dangers of hype culture and gamer identity, has been ported to virtual reality. But something critical is lost in translation, writes Matthew Codd.

By Matthew Codd | 16th August, 2017

VR and under-par: Finally, there’s a good mini-golf game

VR and under-par: Finally, there’s a good mini-golf game

Though the virtual mini-golf market is crowded, there's at least one game coming in well under-par. Matt Codd reviews Infinite Minigolf, the putt-simulator for the discerning golfer.

By Matthew Codd | 8th August, 2017

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Birthdays: The Beginning – evolution, gamified

Matthew Codd tries his hand at being a God with this evolution simulator.

By Matthew Codd | 31st May, 2017

What Remains of Edith Finch: a game that finds perfect beauty in death

What Remains of Edith Finch: a game that finds perfect beauty in death

By Matthew Codd | 11th May, 2017

Ghost Recon Wildlands: ‘A repugnant, morally indefensible game’

Ghost Recon Wildlands: ‘A repugnant, morally indefensible game’

Matthew Codd has three big reasons why you shouldn't play Ghost Recon Wildlands.

By Matthew Codd | 20th March, 2017