Theory

[icycalm]

Ikaruga and Gradius V have refinements, not innovations. Most of the best shooters are/have refinements. Refinements are undervalued.

http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.ph ... 50#p513050

Note to self for a future article.

[icycalm]

Best article I've seen outside of Insomnia for a long time:

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/10 ... ore-126643

The last sentence is really hilarious. It really shows to what absurd conclusions "indie" propaganda has brought us. The publishers and investors are supposed to be what's "keeping games back", whereas they are the very reason we have any games at all.

He makes a couple of mistakes, and by no means connects all the dots or is as aggressive as the situation warrants, but it's an essential read. I'll analyze it more fully later.