Robert Janelle
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Robert Janelle is a ragged video game-addicted journalist in Canada with an affinity for all things paisley.
Described as being rather loud and skittish, he generally be found consuming caffeine in large doses, organizing (or re-organizing) things and playing with two annoying (but adorable) kittens.
His work has been published in a variety places, including the Ottawa Citizen and the Kingston Whig-Standard.
Personal Website: Loud and Skittish
Personal Blog: Without An Apostrophe
Latest Articles
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Survival Horror Video Game
A look at the video game genre that places emphasis on survival rather than combat.
Oct 31, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Bushido Blade Game Classic
Squaresoft's 1997 fighting game for the PlayStation -- a one-on-one battle game with a twist.
Sep 30, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Video Game Realism
An examination of how to make video games more realistic.
Sep 5, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Lessons from First-Person Shooters
A light-hearted list of things that can be learned from playing first-person shooters.
Sep 5, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Kojima's Game Classic, Metal Gear
Metal Gear recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, so here's a look back on one of the original stealth games.
Jul 30, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Game Over
Universally Accessible Games demonstrates the problems with video game accessibility through their universally inaccessible game, Game Over.
Jul 2, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Manhunt 2 Snagged
Less than a month prior to its release, Manhunt 2 was banned in multiple countries before getting the dreaded Adults Only rating from the ESRB. What a week.
Jun 25, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Breaking the Fourth Wall
All video games require the player to control the action, but some games acknowledge the player's presence more than others.
May 23, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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A World Without Oil
Writer and designer Ken Eklund takes Web 2.0 to very different place, creating an alternate reality in which people can "play."
May 13, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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Game Classic: EarthBound
Another look back at a classic video game, the Super Nintendo role-playing game EarthBound, and how it differs from other RPG's.
Apr 20, 2007
- Robert Janelle
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