When I was a wee lad, Sonic the Hedgehog was a huge part of my life. I was a scrawny little nerd creature who loved video games, those games were just so much fun. The vibrant and varied level designs. The soundtrack and sound effects. The bosses. And who could forget the absolute rush the … Continue reading Classic Sonic Zones That Need the “Mania” Treatment
Shortlist: Horrifyingly Good Games
I wrote this post yesterday and apparently it never actually published. I have added parenthesis to the opening to account for this. Happy (belated) Halloween, nerds! It's the (day after the) time of year when we take immense pleasure in scaring the shit out of ourselves, so I figured I would share a list of … Continue reading Shortlist: Horrifyingly Good Games
Neverending Fantasy: The Exhausting Marketing of Square Enix
Everyone is familiar with the excruciating pain one has to endure between ordering their food at a restaurant and receiving it. They're at the point where they know something is being made for them to enjoy, but it's not ready for consumption yet. Just a little longer. But what if you went to your favorite … Continue reading Neverending Fantasy: The Exhausting Marketing of Square Enix
A Prick’s Wish and Wishnot List: Halo Infinite
I know it's been a while since my last post, and I want to express my sincere apologies to both of my readers for that. I have a confession. I like Halo 5. A lot. Now, I know that is pretty such blasphemy in the eyes of a decent chunk of Halo fans, but I … Continue reading A Prick’s Wish and Wishnot List: Halo Infinite
The Cutting Room Floor: I’m Still Pissed About Halo 2
Anyone remember when Halo 2 released way back in '04? It received critical praise and people just loved everything about it. It had a great campaign, fantastic multiplayer, a not-at-all-infuriating ending that provided some kind of closure... Okay maybe that last one is more or less the opposite of the truth, but while a lot … Continue reading The Cutting Room Floor: I’m Still Pissed About Halo 2
Res-Erect: Dead Space
Welcome to the first of a series in which I talk about my personal beloved franchises that haven't seen the light of day in quite some time. Chances are most of these series will stay that way, but that's not stopping me from begging. In this entry, I'll be performing this ritual in the middle … Continue reading Res-Erect: Dead Space
Red Faction Guerrilla ReMARStered: Joyous Frustration
Way back in 2009, I remember being super pumped for Red Faction Guerrilla. I loved the original game and couldn't wait to see what kind of destruction I could cause in an open world. True, the destruction was limited to manmade structures rather than terrain this time around, so I couldn't dig tunnels like a … Continue reading Red Faction Guerrilla ReMARStered: Joyous Frustration
Character Creation: The Games That Shaped Me
When I was a wee little guy, maybe two years old, my parents owned a Nintendo Entertainment System. My Dad was playing a game about some plumber who made money pop out of turtles' asses as he sat with a miniature Brett in his lap. For one reason or another, he had to leave the … Continue reading Character Creation: The Games That Shaped Me
Nobody Hates Video Games More Than Gamers.
Imagine going to a sportsball game where you get to see your favorite sportsball team sport some balls. You're super pumped to see a showdown between them and their opponents. "Woo! Sports!" you yell as the ball is sported, probably from one end of a field to the other. Now imagine that you notice everyone … Continue reading Nobody Hates Video Games More Than Gamers.
Making a Case for Halo Battle Royale
If you dare, go find any current article about gaming trends and go to the comments section. Scroll through them long enough and I can guarantee two things: You'll be very depressed by the time you finish and you will find at least five people bitching about the battle royale craze. Nothing pisses these people … Continue reading Making a Case for Halo Battle Royale
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