Arcadian Rhythms

This post is directly inspired by a post of a similar name on AJ’s personal site, badgercommander.net, in which he considered the question “why game?”

We hope to disable vile bullsh!t

Do not adjust your TV set. Unless you know how to exterminate advertising.

There is no Potter in Team

AJ recounts some of his experiences over ten years of being best friends with a Co-Op griefer.

Creating Content

AJ talks about the blossoming opportunities for creating content, and the conflicting forces that drive change.

Homefront: Singleplayer Review

Contributor Kevin Smale reviews THQ’s great white (trash) hope.

A Beginners’ Guide to Transformers Legends

Shaun has been enjoying Transformers Legends so much he thought he’d write a guide to help beginners into the game. :) :) :))))

Recent Rhythms

3February 24, 2016
Cast 25: The Final Podcast

It’s our last ever podcast! Join us for a topical 2015 videogames quiz and a roundup of the year that was. We may also wax a little sentimental.
1February 11, 2016
Arcadian obituaries: Walker

Occasional contributor Walker reflects on his interactions with and feelings about Arcadian Rhythms.
3February 10, 2016
Arcadian obituaries: Shaun

As if writing an editorial wasn’t enough! Here’s Shaun with a few farewell remarks about Arcadian Rhythms.
1February 9, 2016
Arcadian obituaries: Dylan

Dylan bids AR farewell, conjuring fond memories of one yawning rectum in particular.
3February 8, 2016
Arcadian obituaries: AJ

AJ is the first to stand and say his piece, sharing some stories that show none of us in a good light. Hooray! xxx
16February 5, 2016
Editorial: Arcadian Rhythms is Five Years Old

Arcadian Rhythms is five years old this month. Its favourite gift: announcements!
0February 1, 2016
More Lost Worlds: my archived memories

Pillaging memories and digital archives in search of savegames. Or is it pillaging archived savegames in search of digital memories? Uhhhh
0January 25, 2016
Fallout 4 & my post-apocalyptic critical navel-gazing

Hey, remember how much we’ve slammed Skyrim around these parts? Well, here’s some of Shaun’s thoughts on the not-entirely-different Fallout 4.
0January 21, 2016
Best of 2015 round-up

Did you miss any of our 2015 best-of posts? Don’t worry, lost little lamb, just stroll over to this here firepit, settle down and we’ll get you caught up.
2January 19, 2016
Best of 2015: Best New-to-us Boardgame

Some games are played on tables, and no we’re not talking about your 3DS. Come find out what our favourite boardgame was!
2January 17, 2016
AJ’s ‘Best of 2015’ – Best game I said I would write about

AJ revisits a title he totally said he was going to write about and then was a massive arse and didn’t
1January 15, 2016
Shaun’s Best of 2015 – Most Underused Hardware

Just which hardware has Shaun been under-utilising? And just which astonishingly obvious gag will be tragically overlooked?
8January 13, 2016
AJ’s ‘Best of 2015’ – Best Game with Ashley Burch in it

AJ picks his favourite game of 2015 that featured Ashley Burch’s voicework.
7January 11, 2016
Shaun’s Best of 2015 – Multiplayer Award

But who cares about a “multiplayer award” as decided by a man who rarely plays multiplayer games? Fuck you, that’s who. No, wait, come back, please retweet
2January 9, 2016
AJ’s ‘Best of 2015’ – Best Old Game

Prepare to be brought to your knees by AJ’s best old game played in 2015.