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The Shmup Genre Lives On In Heaven Variant [Interview]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 08:41
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As gamers we usually have various options more or less when it comes to what we want to play. While the originality found in certain things can be suspect, we still can partake in an action shoot-em-up, a 3rd person action-platformer, or even a sim based racing game if our heart desires such a thing.  There are genres in gaming that will never go away but one whose popularity or at least reach has waned in certain years is the shmup genre.  

PortsCenter Interview With Ben Paddon

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 11:53
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Since the great Tim Schafer/Double Fine incident earlier this year we’ve seen a lot of projects go the Kickstarter route. Most of these project have been of various genres and game types, some of which were beyond cool while others came across as somewhat interesting if a tad familiar.

A Look At Bad Planet: The Video Game [Interview With Thomas Jane, Tim Bradstreet, and Dan Borth]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 09:36
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These days certain types of genre fair are given to us but most of the time it doesn’t quite hit the spot we’re looking for. There are certainly things released in either the film or video game industries that are good for what they are, but it’s rare to see something that truly sticks out in a good way.  The sci-fi genre itself has had mixed results over the last few years, especially in the world of video games.

Interview With Actor Bruce Boxleitner (Spec Ops: The Line, TRON: Uprising)

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 09:43
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By now we’re all used to seeing performances out of actors that are either or amazing. Sure, there may be a dud here and there but the good stuff is what always manages to stand out since it can greatly enhance an already great experience.  Once in a while we’re truly lucky to see an actor stand to the occasion on a consistent basis no matter what the project is. Even better, it’s amazing to see an actor take a role and immediately own it to such a degree that it’s unimaginable to see someone else portraying the role.

Interview With EXP's Head Bartender Jimi Watkins

Submitted by Michael R. Rousseau on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 12:50
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I’ve been meaning to interview Jimi Watkins, the head bartender and creative force behind EXP Restaurant + Bar’s drink menu, for quite some time. It hasn’t been for lack of trying, either. From playing email tag to chasing leads of his whereabouts at parties and gatherings, I’ve tracked the illusive Watkins across the greater Vancouver area in an effort to learn more about the construction of a video game bar.

Kaiju Combat Is The Monster Brawler We Deserve To Have [Interview]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 12:42
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Even though video games usually allow us to go the worlds we always wanted to for ages there’s still always something else that we want to experience but sadly never get the chance to.  For every game that allows us to take to the streets as our favorite superhero or some other such fantastical thing there has been one genre that has laid dormant for way too long.  While playing as a regular hero may be good and all, sometimes it’s good to just our aggression and inner beast fully come out by smashing stuff up all the while battling a massive three headed beast.

Retrovirus Injects Some Originality Into The FPS Genre [Interview]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 10:23
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In a lot of ways the video game industry is built around copying what’s popular or fresh. Now that’s not to say that there’s no originality in the industry as there truly is in both the core triple-A and indie communities. But in general it’s hard, or more particularly rare, to see a game that totally takes us aback in what it’s setting out to do and what the central themes are.  

Interview with EXP's Head Chef Miranda Williams

Submitted by Michael R. Rousseau on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 14:46
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If you’ve been following our coverage of EXP Restaurant + Bar’s opening, including founder Brian Vidovic’s recent troubles with the LCBC, then you know that Vancouver citizens are on the verge of finally getting the video game venue we’ve been clamoring for.

Brian is an inspiring individual, but while he’s one of the primary minds behind EXP, he’s also the head of a team of remarkable people dedicated to making the business successful. 

LCLB Bans Video Games at EXP Bar

Submitted by Casey White on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 19:28
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Hopefully you’ve had an opportunity by now to read through our previous interview with local entrepreneur Brian Vidovic, the man behind Vancouver’s Video Game themed Restaurant + Bar. If not, I would highly recommend that you do, so you’ll understand the full weight of how awesome the concept is, and how far Brian and his team have come in the development of his dream.

Interview with Brian Vidovic of EXP Restaurant + Bar

Submitted by Casey White on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 19:11
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For almost two years now the crew of Shogun Gamer has been following along, with personal and professional interest, on the progress of a new local gaming hub in Vancouver. EXP Restaurant + Bar has been in development for some time, and while we’ve watched it grow from the dream of one man into a full-time job, legitimate venue, and reality, there’s always been talk of sitting down with the man behind the plan.

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