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
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
The moment that The Outer Worlds was announced, I was hooked. A sci-fi RPG where you explore different planets and space stations and run into cooky characters that may or may not try to get you to try some corporate fish in a can? It seems to combine No Man’s Sky with the Fallout series … Continue reading The Outer Worlds on Switch | Backlog Review
Life can get a little lonely at times. What’s a person to do if they live far from friends and family and their landlord forbids pets? Well, move but until then, video games offer plenty of virtual furry (and not so furry) friends to support your every emotional need. These best pals will never let … Continue reading Top 10 Pets in Gaming
A game’s introduction is one of the most important obstacles that a developer must work with. It is the space where the story, characters, and gameplay are all put into focus. It’s the first impression that the player will begin to pick apart in their head. A strong start to a game can set the … Continue reading Top Ten Intros in Gaming History
Mario Sunshine is one of those games that is fun to rag on for its weird water gimmick and going green marketing. It’s a weird standout in Mario’s platforming catalog but it’s one that I am obsessed with. Mario Odyssey is my favorite modern 3D platformer objectively, but when it comes to the sounds and … Continue reading Revisiting Super Mario Sunshine but I Try to Go Hover-Less
The first time I played Dark Souls, I was a senior in high school and I thought I was the best when it came to every video game (that wasn’t League of Legends). Dark Souls taught me a little humility. I struggled and spent hours upon hours trying to understand how to be better at … Continue reading Revisiting Dark Souls | A Clunky Masterpiece
After years of having the same stagnant formula present in the mainline series, Pokemon Legends: Arceus finally mixes it up and gives us a world that can be fully explored in 3D. Legends Arceus sticks you in the action from the getgo and doesn’t let go. This new level of freedom for the franchise has … Continue reading 10 Things in Pokemon Legends: Arceus You Probably Didn’t Know
Pokemon was the first game series that captured my imagination. I didn’t even need to really play the game to enjoy it. I played Silver version before I could even read, so my first playthrough was just me battling Sentrets with my Cyndaquil for months. I just liked spending time with my little fire echidna. … Continue reading Pokemon Legends: Arceus Review | The Best Pokemon Game in Years
The Pokemon series was my absolute favorite as a kid, and I have continued to have a love-hate relationship with it into my adult life. It’s a series designed for kids, but it’s one that I seem to have a hard time letting go of completely. Every character and Pokemon brings up so many memories … Continue reading My Top 10 Favorite Pokemon Games of All Time
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