TL;DR Eh, probably not. But it was somewhat fun while it lasted! When my household first dipped into Game Pass, Sea of Thieves almost immediately went on the “play later” list, along with several other multiplayer offerings. Like so many other live service games, this one came with its own story of redemption. After a…
Tag: Rare
Listmas 2021: Favorite Things in Conker’s Bad Fur Day
Over on our YouTube channel, my playthrough of Rare’s now-classic 3D platformer (and then some), Conker’s Bad Fur Day, recently wrapped up, and the game’s been on my mind since. This is thanks, in part, to the fact that I recently tried out its remake, Conker: Live & Reloaded, which I had never played before….
Spooptober: Grabbed by the Ghoulies
Rare’s Grabbed by the Ghoulies didn’t make many waves when it was first released on the Xbox in October 2003. The game received middling reviews and, at most, was deemed good but not great. I recall seeing the game box in the stores, thinking “eh, looks dumb,” and moving onto belatedly drool over American McGee’s…
Spooptober: Mad Monster Mansion
When I sat down to think about spoopy stuff in games, Banjo-Kazooie immediately jumped to mind. Rare games all have that curious quality of being 100% percent cartoony but still maintaining the potential for actual scares. Those scares are almost never intentional though; the only one I can think of is the Kong Temple in…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #206
Up this week: The Mooseman – who is the Mooseman, and what does he see? Find out with us as we play this very unusual and beautiful indie title. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition – our Crystal Caravanners needs some myrrh to save the day, and we’re going to help them get it in…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #205
Up this week: Earthlock (demo) – in trying out this adventure RPG inspired by RPGs of the past, let’s see how far we get in uncovering the secrets of Earthlock! Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition – our Crystal Caravanners needs some myrrh to save the day, and we’re going to help them get it…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #204
Up this week: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition – our Crystal Caravanners needs some myrrh to save the day, and we’re going to help them get it in this classic FF tale. Shadow of the Colossus – do we have what it takes to face giants in an ancient land? Follow along and find…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #203
Up this week: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition – our Crystal Caravanners needs some myrrh to save the day, and we’re going to help them get it in this classic FF tale. Shadow of the Colossus – do we have what it takes to face giants in an ancient land? Follow along and find…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #202
Up this week: Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition – our Crystal Caravanners needs some myrrh to save the day, and we’re going to help them get it in this classic FF tale. Shadow of the Colossus – do we have what it takes to face giants in an ancient land? Follow along and find…
YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #201
Up this week: Spelunky (demo) – it’s time to try our hand at treasure hunting in this classic, and sometimes difficult, rogue-like platforming game Cat Quest (demo) – join in as we check out the demo of Cat Quest, “an open world RPG set in the pawsome world of cats!” Hatoful Boyfriend – even pigeons…
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