GamesReigns: The Great, Simple, King Simulator with a “Dark Ages” Problem by Robert Houghton on October 3, 2019 share Reigns is a cheap and cheerful casual game. It's also one of the best representations of medieval rulership.read more
GamesWhy are Objectives Important in Historical Video Games? by Robert Houghton on May 30, 2019 share Why do even the best historical video games encourage its players to act like megalomaniacs or hoarders?read more
Fantasy vs. RealityGames and The InternetIt’s What You Do With It That Counts: Factual accuracy and mechanical accuracy in Crusader Kings II by Robert Houghton on September 30, 2014 share A look inside the inner workings of a medieval grand strategy game by one of the academics who worked on it. Guest post on Crusader Kings II by Robert Houghton.read more