Bad endings happen. Probably more often than we would like. A bad ending can afflict any game, any studio, any time, and anywhere. No one is safe, as you will soon see. The ending needs to pull together the entire story that had come before it and leave off on a conclusion that feels satisfying … Continue reading Top Ten Worst Endings in Gaming
If you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you have probably picked up on the fact that I love art in games. That’s because, depending on the game, it’s like you are playing through a painting. You are fully immersing yourself in someone else’s artwork and seeing how it intertwines with the … Continue reading Top Ten Art Styles in Gaming
Shooters saw a bit of a renaissance in the late ‘90s and early 2000s and their popularity only increased from there. Some of the biggest franchises today are first-person shooters as a result of these innovations. The FPS games that I am interested in talking about here though are the ones that were able to … Continue reading Top Ten First Person Shooters in Gaming
Double Fine and especially Tim Schafer have me in their grasp right now. After running through the Psychonauts games, I wanted to visit other work that this team has worked on, which led me Day of the Tentacle. This game has always been in my peripheral vision since I had an Xbox 360, but I … Continue reading Day of the Tentacle | Backlog Review
If there is one constant in the video game industry, it’s that sequels are inevitable if the original had any degree of success. But a great sequel can make all the difference for the direction the rest of the franchise takes or whether it will continue at all. Sometimes one sequel is all a series … Continue reading Top Ten Direct Sequels in Gaming
Now that Halo Infinite is out, the entire fanbase is throwing their wishlist of updates at 343. While I have lost all interest in the repetitive nature of the multiplayer, I am always interested to see what people say should be added to the campaign. Well, a Reddit post and my own brother shook me … Continue reading Crafting Is a Crutch and Should Be in Far Fewer Games
Telling stories is what entertainment has been about since its inception. Video games, while initially a novelty, have usually been focused on their immersive game nature. However, they have turned into so much more, including a genius way to tell a memorable story. A “narrative-focused game” is nothing more than a title that places the … Continue reading Top 10 Narrative-Focused Video Games
A good twist can cement a piece of media in the pantheons of history. Look at Star Wars: Episode V or M. Night Shymalan’s early career. These things stick with us years after their initial release and continue to convince us that their later stuff is any good. Twists are powerful so it’s no wonder … Continue reading Top 10 Revelations in Gaming
Disappointment is part of life, but in the gaming industry, it can hurt even more when a beloved franchise makes a long-awaited return only to fail to live up to expectations. Or that AAA game that has been hyped for the better part of a decade releases, and the reality of its delivery sets in. … Continue reading Top 10 Disappointments in Gaming
It’s the gift-giving season and what better way to get into the festive mood than to be reminiscent of some of our favorite gifts of video games’ past. Sometimes a gift can make all the difference in our journeys through these virtual worlds. Something as simple as an iron dagger gifted to us by our … Continue reading Top 10 Best Gifts in Gaming
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