James O’Connor
All Stories
WordPlayer: It Takes a War Is a Sad, Loving Ode to Your Friend List
A lifetime of memories
Ghost Of Yōtei's Rob Davis On Samurai Films, Open Worlds, And Authenticity
An exclusive interview with Ghost of Yōtei's Campaign Director
WordPlayer: The Suicide of Rachel Foster's Story Doesn't Work, But I 100% Completed It Anyway
What motivates us to play mediocre games?
WordPlayer: The Drifter's Casual Aussie-ness Is a Delight
Understated Australia
WordPlayer: Wildermyth Lays Bare the False Promises of AI Storytelling
The human touch is telling
WordPlayer: The Hundred Line Subverts – but Also Respects – the Auteur
Something new from familiar histories
WordPlayer: Old Skies and the Story of Wadjet Eye Games
Be kind, please rewind
WordPlayer: Expelled! Reinvents The Morality Meter
Embrace your naughtiness
WordPlayer: I’m Still Thinking About The Diploma In Unpacking
Examining the best piece of video game narrative design in years
WordPlayer: Life is Strange: Double Exposure Makes Me Miss Episodic Releases
Are episodes the way to go?
WordPlayer: Broken Sword Reminds Me Who I Am
One of the most human games I've ever played
Ace Attorney Investigations 2: The Waiting Game
Catching up with an icon 13 years later
The Nintendo Switch Is Not Outdated
Appreciating the here and now
WordPlayer: Closer The Distance's Empathy Toolbox Is Deeper Than Embodiment
Empathy as interaction
Astro Bot's Beautiful Nostalgia Extends Beyond PlayStation
Getting the fundamentals right
WordPlayer: Nobody Wants To Die Shows the Possibilities – and Limitations – of Detective Adventures
Follow the clues, if you can
Hands-On Preview: Ace Attorney Investigations is More Essential Than I Remembered
A preview of the first three cases from the remake
WordPlayer: Wide Ocean Big Jacket Is A Perfect One-Hour Game
A full life, but small
WordPlayer: Indika and the Possibilities in Weirdness
A game that takes players on a profound and surreal journey as a nun
Citizen Sleeper 2: Hands-On Preview and Interview with Gareth Damian Martin
Martin talks to James O'Connor about the stress, solidarity, and sequels
WordPlayer: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney And The "Dream Job"
A game about finding your true calling
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 20
RPGs abound, with a side of monkey business
Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Anxiety-Friendly Horror
A comforting sort of horror