Mirror's Edge: A Leap of Faith

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Peter Rizkalla talks with Mirror's Edge Art Director Johannes Soderqvist and Senior Animator Tobias Dahl to discover how the unique first-person shooter was created.

Press Start: January 2009 -- The Year of Awesomeness

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
Jeff Okun tells VFXWorld how a modern technological approach informed the retelling of The Day the Earth Stood Still.

Press Start: December 2008 -- How Much is the Wii Station 360?

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
Before time runs out for gift giving, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla makes the case for Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Ninjatown, Mirror's Edge, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World and Left 4 Dead.

Upwardly Mobile Gaming

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld
Janet Hetherington chats with mobile gaming experts on the exploding popularity of games on the go.

Quantum of Solace: Activision Bonds with 007

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Jeremy Luyties, the lead design director of the new Quantum of Solace videogame, takes Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla through the James Bond paces along with the virtual Daniel Craig.

Press Start: November 2008 -- Must... Keep... Playing!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
With the holidays tsunami approaching, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla unwraps Fable II, Dead Space, Wario Land: Shake It! and TNA iMPACT!

Press Start: October 2008 -- My B Button Is Stuck!

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
Variety being the spice of life, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla exposes himself to Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, Galaga Legions and N+.

Ryan Lesser Talks Rock Band 2

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Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla chats with Harmonix Art Director (and VFXWorld 3ds Max reviewer) Ryan Lesser about raising the bar with Rock Band 2.

Godsend or Oxymoron, Religious Gamemakers Won't Be Left Behind

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Karen Raugust checks in with the niche industry where faith rules the day.

Press Start: September 2008 -- Saluting the Hardcore Gamer

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Gaming
In this month's column, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla checks out the extremity of Soulcalibur IV, Bionic Commando Rearmed, Too Human and Braid.