I write stories to say what I think about games, for me it's the only way I can really communicate what I feel about them. Do you ever have a response to something that's hard to put into words? I find that sometimes I have something to express that can't be communicated by trying to explain how I feel, directly. Often when we criticise games, films or stories we focus on technical areas: control, visuals, atmosphere, pacing and characters. I find that my personal responses aren't always defined by the sum of a games parts and I don't believe yours are, either. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/chrisjarvis.htm GamePeople 2011 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/chrisjarvis.htm en-us Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:00:53 +0100 editor@gamepeople.co.uk Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:47:28 +0100 editor@gamepeople.co.uk FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com I write stories to say what I think about games, for me it's the only way I can really communicate what I feel about them. Do you ever have a response to something that's hard to put into words? I find that sometimes I have something to express that can't I write stories to say what I think about games, for me it's the only way I can really communicate what I feel about them. Do you ever have a response to something that's hard to put into words? I find that sometimes I have something to express that can't be communicated by trying to explain how I feel, directly. Often when we criticise games, films or stories we focus on technical areas: control, visuals, atmosphere, pacing and characters. I find that my personal responses aren't always defined by the sum of a games parts and I don't believe yours are, either. Game People no no editor@gamepeople.co.uk An arts and culture journalist interviews a film director about Russian dolls, budgets and petit pois. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_360_stacking.htm Podcasts FDA5F8EE-4ADB-4AEA-A980-CA502E20D34B Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:47:28 +0100 An arts and culture journalist interviews a film director about Russian dolls, budgets and petit pois. Jars of Clay A short story review based on Stacking for Playstation Network and XBLA 12:28 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no A Pitch Too Far, a review in the form of a short story. This week, a marketing manager finds he has to deal with a strange figure on the ledge outside his office, intent on jumping. What could possibly be troubling him so greatly? http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_ps3_littlebigplanet2.htm Podcasts B41A932B-EEBC-48A0-994C-7F59394AD9FC Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:22:41 +0100 This week, a marketing manager finds he has to deal with a strange figure on the ledge outside his office, intent on jumping. A Pitch Too Far, a review in the form of a short story. This week, a marketing manager finds he has to deal with a strange figure on the ledge outside his office, intent on jumping. What could possibly be troubling him so greatly? 14:53 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Sackboy's Progress, a review of LittleBigPlanet2 in the form of a short story. When Sackboy and Sackgirl decided to set out on a new and great adventure, they already knew exactly the supplies they would need to take with them in order to survive. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_ps3_littlebigplanet2.htm Podcasts ACD2B1A1-D201-40A9-9CA4-E0AF4A3A0723 Mon, 23 May 2011 09:46:31 +0100 Two tiny pilgrims journey to the wilds of the In-The-Net find adventure, hardship, and wonder. Two tiny pilgrims journey to the wilds of the In-The-Net find adventure, hardship, and wonder. Sackboy's Progress: a review of LittleBigPlanet2 in the form of a short story. When Sackboy and Sackgirl decided to set out on a new and great adventure, they already knew exactly the supplies they would need to take with them in order to survive. 14:53 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no A recently discovered epic poem tells the story of four knights and their desperate quest to find entertainment. Based on Castle Crashers for PlayStation 3 available through PSN. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_ps3_castlecrashers.htm Podcasts B53EBE56-6399-49A7-A53D-2FE3EC6D3F09 Mon, 9 May 2011 09:36:19 +0000 A recently discovered epic poem tells the story of four knights and their desperate quest to find entertainment. A recently discovered epic poem tells the story of four knights and their desperate quest to find entertainment. Based on Castle Crashers for Playstation 3 available through PSN. 8:43 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no This is Brutal Legend, a review in the form of a short story. Given a new lease of life by his death, Eddie wants to do things his own way. But isn't there a reason things are done the they are? http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_360_laracroftandtheguardianoflight.htm Podcasts 5DF09F86-EFC6-4EDA-84BD-FF5DE923B282 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:15:26 +0100 This is Brutal Legend, a review in the form of a short story. This is Brutal Legend, a review in the form of a short story. Given a new lease of life by his death, Eddie wants to do things his own way. But isn't there a reason things are done the they are? 12:32 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no A covert military unit employs ultimate sanction against the enemy; at least that's what is in the script. Is the director being led astray by fabled military advisor Doug Trenches? http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_360_laracroftandtheguardianoflight.htm Podcasts F601FB35-0F8F-4EC2-93EE-C2B15805187F Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:14:51 +0100 A covert military unit employs ultimate sanction against the enemy. A covert military unit employs ultimate sanction against the enemy; at least that's what is in the script. Is the director being led astray by fabled military advisor Doug Trenches? 11:35 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Lara Croft and the Guardian of Standards: About to set out on her latest adventure, Lara is joined by an unexpected companion. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_360_laracroftandtheguardianoflight.htm Podcasts 505B748F-8B02-44B4-90B6-343ED89CF6F4 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:44:44 +0000 Lara Croft and the Guardian of Standards: About to set out on her latest adventure. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Standards: About to set out on her latest adventure, Lara is joined by an unexpected companion. 8:43 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Awoken by a mysterious message on his computer screen, an invitation leads Geo to a waterside warehouse where he must ask himself: does the Matrix have him? Or is the truth about the other side of the screen far more incredible? http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_360_laracroftandtheguardianoflight.htm Podcasts 64B7527D-5556-4593-91C5-4494BFEBB9FD Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:51:50 +0000 Awoken by a mysterious message on his computer screen, an invitation leads Geo to a waterside warehouse. Awoken by a mysterious message on his computer screen, an invitation leads Geo to a waterside warehouse where he must ask himself: does the Matrix have him? Or is the truth about the other side of the screen far more incredible? 11:42 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Commander on Trial: On trial for competency, a space fleet commander must justify his actions and approach to a controversial fleet battle. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_ds_starshippatrol.htm Podcasts 7DBE0033-3A55-491F-A34E-9A4F37B8388A Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:53:13 +0000 Commander on Trial: On trial for competency, a space fleet commander must justify his actions. Commander on Trial: On trial for competency, a space fleet commander must justify his actions and approach to a controversial fleet battle. 9:51 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no "A reporter goes undercover to witness street gangs, organised animal fights and capture of wild Pokemon" but discovers more than just a world of competition and collection. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_ds_pokemonblackwhite.htm Podcasts 77F9C0C4-A627-4852-9B68-F5F667666066 Mon, 7 Mar 2011 08:53:10 +0000 A reporter goes undercover to witness street gangs. A reporter goes undercover to witness street gangs, organised animal fights and capture of wild Pokemon but discovers more than just a world of competition and collection. 10:26 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Reaching Infinite Space: Ever since he was a child, Yuri had dreamed of visiting the stars. Now given the chance will he find that his dreams are everything they promised to be? http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_360_costumequest.htm Podcasts 9ADA1D3F-BCA1-498E-8755-98246F80818A Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:48:14 +0000 Reaching Infinite Space: Ever since he was a child, Yuri had dreamed of visiting the stars. Reaching Infinite Space: Ever since he was a child, Yuri had dreamed of visiting the stars. Now given the chance will he find that his dreams are everything they promised to be? 9:51 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no The Not-so-famous Four do Hallowe'en: The protagonists of Costume Quest are visited by their old-school British cousins and have a thoroughly chipper time! http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_360_costumequest.htm Podcasts 24BD9D2A-59DB-430F-96A1-E67BD9A15A0C Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:46:41 +0000 The Not-so-famous Four do Hallowe'en: The protagonists of Costume Quest are visited by their old-school British cousins. The Not-so-famous Four do Hallowe'en: The protagonists of Costume Quest are visited by their old-school British cousins and have a thoroughly chipper time! 11:20 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Dead Meg Beg No Scraps: Mickey lives in a high apartment building alone with his memories of being a star until an old flame walks back into his life and offers him a second shot at stardom. But, does it come at a price Mickey is not prepared to pay? http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_wii_epicmickey.htm Podcasts 4963AF76-6B94-4B83-90EA-63331776CA22 Mon, 7 Feb 2011 07:33:29 +0000 Dead Meg Beg No Scraps: Mickey lives in a high apartment building alone. Dead Meg Beg No Scraps: Mickey lives in a high apartment building alone with his memories of being a star until an old flame walks back into his life and offers him a second shot at stardom. But, does it come at a price Mickey is not prepared to pay? 12:09 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Rupert's Safari: While on a year out, Rupert decides to try a safari experience he has heard about. He gets far more than he bargained for and wrestles with an experience that challenges some personal views. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_wii_monsterhuntertri.htm Podcasts 1CA6ECCF-D429-491E-9247-C0496316E817 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:30:00 -0500 Rupert's Safari: While on a year out, Rupert decides to try a safari experience. Rupert's Safari: While on a year out, Rupert decides to try a safari experience he has heard about. He gets far more than he bargained for and wrestles with an experience that challenges some personal views. 12:09 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no Starfox Command Remembered: Years after the game's release, an arts correspondent is invited to interview the former front man, now living the incense-addled life of an aging hippie in the west end of London, to hear about sex, drugs and barrel-rolls. http://www.gamepeople.co.uk/novel_ds_starfoxcommand.htm Podcasts A7B9E4FD-38E3-470C-8A62-27E45DC4FFD4 Fri, 7 Jan 2011 09:43:39 +0000 Starfox Command Remembered: Years after the game's release, an arts correspondent is invited to interview the former front man. Starfox Command Remembered: Years after the game's release, an arts correspondent is invited to interview the former front man, now living the incense-addled life of an aging hippie in the west end of London, to hear about sex, drugs and barrel-rolls. 8:50 http://www.gamepeople.co.uk radio-play, video-games, reviews, 360, wii, ps3, ds, dsi, 3ds no no