I played a handful of solid new games this year, from romping through the afflicted Living Lands in Avowed, to exploring myths and legends of the American South in South of Midnight, to traveling the stars and then some in The Outer Worlds 2. Before my personal Game of the Year pick came along, any…
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Still No News, Let’s Talk Deadzone: Rogue Instead
As we all are painfully aware by now, there are just too many good games coming out these days. Seriously, even those of us who get the press releases can’t keep track of them all. No matter how many trailers you look at or how often you dig through the online stores, tons of great…
There’s No News, So Let’s Talk About Skate Story Instead!
One great thing about the end of the year is that there’s not much news to deal with. Yeah there’s still the ongoing RAM shortage stuff and all, but not a lot of new game or business announcements. We are all, for the most part, collectively chilling, which is something that I really enjoy about…
Listmas 2025: Five Consoles That Felt Like Magic
I’m more or less current with my game equipment and enjoy it all quite a bit, but this time of year has a way of turning my attention towards and the game consoles of yesteryear. I don’t always revisit these the past systems every time December rolls around, but I still think of them and…
What Will Gaming Look Like Ten Years From Now?
As I look around at video games and what’s being made and foor whom, I find myself wondering where this hobby is going. In some ways, video games haven’t really changed. There’s still big blockbuster releases and still big companies trying to attract the widest possible audience while also making as much money as possible….
I Want to See More Games Like Tormented Souls II!
A couple of years ago, I had the chance to play an indie horror game called Tormented Souls. I’d never heard of it before, and only picked it up on a friend’s recommendation, but I’m so glad I did because it turned out to be one of the best games I’d play that year. Last…
The Outer Worlds 2 First Impressions
The Outer Worlds 2 opens with a beautiful scene from one of the in-game serials (think: movie shorts), and the visuals don’t ever let up. After making a character of one’s choosing, players are let loose in a stunning world that’s as bright and ever bigger than what was presented in the first game. Everything…
Herdling is the Best Money I’ve Spent on a Game in a Long Time
Released earlier this year, Herdling, from Okomotive, is an adventure game unlike any other. In it, players take the reigns as young shepherd who finds and guides herd of “calicorns” — large, furry, sheep-like beasts – from the lowlands to the highlands, and beyond. The lone shepherd’s journey begins in a city with a magic…
Hollow Knight: Silksong Was Great, But I Prefer the Original After All
Like many fans of Hollow Knight, I spent the last several years eagerly awaiting the day that Team Cherry would finally release its sequel. I think I even reached a point where I told myself that I didn’t care anymore, after waiting 2-3 years without a single update from Team Cherry regarding Silksong’s progress. Yet,…
Discovery Through Distraction
Last week saw the release of The Outer Worlds 2, and while I’m looking forward to diving into it soon, I’ve been playing Fallout 4…again. Alas, the call of the siren’s song (or, maybe that’s a settlement beacon) is strong sometimes! I didn’t go into a new playthrough with any grand designs, but I approached…
VIRTUAL BASTION 