What you’re going to immediately notice about I Got Next, the independent documentary about the fighting video game scene, is that everyone can watch and enjoy it. Even the most dedicated of gamers see the world of fighting games and the real life tournaments that surround them as an endless pit of quarter circles, seemingly ancient Egyptian terminology, and athletic-like dedication that would make pre-ear gnawing Mike Tyson astounded. Read more »

“The actual experience of playing Guitar Hero is nothing like playing a real guitar,” says Andrew Clarke, “and it’s because you’re basically just following instructions. You’re just following along with something that has already been written. You’re just concentrating on an on and off switch, hitting the right notes at the right time. That’s not actually playing music. What it actually is the most like, and what makes it great, is listening to music.” Read more »

There is nothing more satisfying than watching people punch things. Everyone likes to watch punchings, but everyone loves pretending to do it, too. When you kick someone in Double Dragon you like the sensation. It makes you feel good. You probably make a “WA-CHAA” noise at the same time, getting all tingly that you just backhanded some murderous prostitute with a whip. Read more »