Have you ever been in a position where you were at a loss with regard to what game you should play next, and you decide to let the name of a certain game act as the tractor beam that sucks you in. I’m one of those pretentious gamers that are damn near impossible to impress, …
Skateboarding and video games have always gone together like peanut butter and jelly, or to make a more personalized, Irish analogy, like a pint of Guinness and mammy’s homemade stew. Skating games have been around since the Atari days, with games like 720 and Skate Boardin’. Then we had Skate or Die on the NES …
Session Skate Sim Best Settings – Realism vs Fun Read More »
Nautical travel and fishing mini-games have been featured time and time again in video games, allowing players to take to the open seas, cast out a line, and wait for their supper to hop onto their hook. I’ve caught every fish in Stardew Valley, filled the museum in Animal Crossing, and also caught my fair …
We all have that treasured item that we would never part with, no matter what. The kind of item that, when rushing out from a burning building, we would likely make a hasty detour to grab. It might be a high-value antique, a family heirloom, or it might be as simple as your childhood stuffed …
Dredge Relics Guide – There’s Something Fishy Going On Here Read More »
Sun, sand, sea, and what feels like an eternity to enjoy it; that’s what we all dream of, right? It’s why we work tirelessly for our paychecks so we can live a jet-set lifestyle. It’s why we break our backs often doing things out of obligation when we would rather be playing video games. Then …
There was a time many years ago when every single indie game was a hidden gem. When discussing the latest games with pals, if you were to mention a title that was even slightly askew from the cultural zeitgeist, you would likely be met with confused looks, and even animosity from gaming purists who wouldn’t …
As a kid, I remember a period when sentient AI taking over the world was a theme in media that was very much in vogue. You had movies like The Matrix, I-Robot, and The Terminator, which showed us all a dystopian future where machines would no longer be at our mercy, but rather us to …
Backfirewall Review – The Inevitable Rise of AI Read More »
I’ve championed the walking simulator genre for quite some time. Ever since a teenage version of myself decided to give Gone Home a try, but it’s been a while since I’ve had a title in this genre truly resonate with me. There have been attempts, and good ones at that, in the form of Everyone’s …
Season: A Letter to the Future Review – Everything Dies, But Nothing Is Ever Lost Read More »
As someone who was born in the 1990s, the point-and-click era of gaming is something that was a big part of my introduction to gaming. Tim Schafer played a big role in my early gaming experiences through his titles, Day of the Tentacle and Grim Fandango, and who could forget the lasting impact that Escape …
Children of Silentown Review – Stunned into Silence Read More »
Here’s a quick fact about me, I love cozy games. Heck, just about everyone these days does. Hence why they had their own wholesome showcase this year. I’ve played more hours in Stardew Valley than I care to count, I’ve searched aimlessly for diamonds in Minecraft for what felt like days, and I’ve waved goodbye …
Pugstorm Interview – Getting To Know The Makers of Core Keeper Read More »
