6 Big takeaways from SummerSlam 2017
SummerSlam is one of the WWE’s big four PPVs that combines both brands into one special night. As such, it can be a great barometer of where the product is…
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5 Original Xbox Games that blew my mind
After loving my PS1 and noticing every one in the world had a PS2, the contrarian-futurist in me decided to take a chance on Microsoft’s big black Xbox. I loved…
SNES Classic Games Wishlist
Nintendo scored a huge nostalgic hit with the NES Classic. Adults couldn’t resist seeing another NES under the tree, this time a little smaller and cuter. Well, as cute as…
E3 Wishlist 2017
Nintendo and third-party AAA I’m glad Nintendo is pushing hard for indies, but their overall lineup is still weak. World of Goo was a great game in 2008, but that shouldn’t be…
Deus Ex Mankind Divided – Least enjoyable of the series?
After finishing Mankind Divided, my strongest thought was if Invisible War was better? If I consider the games relative to the time they were released, I would have to say Mankind Divided falls at the bottom.…
The Hipster’s Guide to Gaming – Your Favorite Games
Hey there fellow hipsters trying to play by the cooler-than-cool code. This is a helpful guide to keep us on brand and appearing better than everyone else in the ‘lamestream’. Here are…
The Most Influential PS1 Games
The fifth generation made the jump to 3D and started using CDs to store larger amounts of game data than ever before. This meant that many of the modern mechanics we take for granted had to be conceived and explored. How to navigate a 3D space, what to do with CD music, and how to get games accepted by all ages were questions the Playstation had unique answers for. Let's go over the most influential games from Sony's first system.
7 PS1 franchises that deserve another shot
We’ve seen a flurry of nostalgia-fueled remasters announced, but those are fleeting enjoyments. It’s much easier to be excited about those games than to actually go back and play the…
Best – Music, Art, Indie, Multiplayer of 2016
It’s a time for reflection, lists, and awards. The nominees and winners here are chosen by myself, reflect my personal experience, and obviously can only be games that I’ve played…
Christmas guide for the different gamers in your life
Video game variety is so widespread now that buying for the special gamer in your life is more challenging than ever. Here are a few suggestions for the many types…