Starfield’s Stories are Good Vignettes Trapped between Bad Mechanics

I’m not one for tracking gaming achievements, but I can’t help but take notice whenever I garner one of Xbox’s diamond achievements. Believe me when I say I’m not bragging, because I rarely see these rare achievements myself, but when two popped up in a row upon completing a couple of Starfield’s faction quests, I…

Link Will Be Playable in The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom

During last month’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo surprised everyone by not only revealing a new top-town Zelda adventure, but one in which Zelda herself will be stepping into the main character role. This is the first time this has happened within in a Nintendo-developed Legend of Zelda game, and the company made sure to have Zelda…

Do I Really Want to Play This?”

Late last week, after putting somewhere are around 40 hours into it, I finished the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring. It truly was an exceptional addition complete with all frustration / elation that comes with fighting and (eventually) defeating its often ridiculously strong bosses. But, now it’s over and I’m once again…

The Talos Principle 2 First Impressions

When Devolver Digital announced new DLC for The Talos Principle 2 at its showcase during Game Fest weekend, I immediately took notice. Not only did it look fantastic, but also it reminded me that I needed to, y’know, actually play the actual game.  I had a fantastic time with the original game, tackling its “philosophical”…

The LA Noire Guys Are Working On a New Project

More than a decade after L.A. Noire released and the implosion of its developer, Team Bondi, shortly thereafter, it seems that some of the team has reassembled and is now working on a new project. The new game, called “Snowden House,” is apparently going to be a psychological thriller that is also, oddly enough, going…

Starfield: Bounce Back

I left Starfield late last year feeling quite sour about the game. I started playing at release, and I threw in the towel less than two months later. I believe the word I used to describe how I felt at the time was disenchanted. My high hopes for the game simply didn’t materialize. The experience…

Capcom Confirms Next Resident Evil is in Development

As should likely surprise no one, the next Resident Evil is already in development. Capcom confirmed as much during its Capcom Next 2024 showcase. What might be something of a surprise, though, is that the man who helmed Resident Evil 7 is back in the director’s chair.