Is This the End of BioShock?

Take-Two Interactive has laid off 5% of its workforce this past month and canceled several projects that were in development, per Variety. This is just the latest in a string of layoffs in gaming and the wider tech world. Take-Two had shared a cost reduction plan in February but promised it wouldn’t affect jobs. That hasn't … Continue reading Is This the End of BioShock?

Revisiting Gears of War | Chainsaws and Testosterone

It's tough to imagine, but Gears of War used to be a pretty big deal. For some, it was even a system seller. The original trilogy was praised by critics and fans alike for co-op, intense firefights, and ability to make the player feel like a complete bad***. I haven't played through these games since … Continue reading Revisiting Gears of War | Chainsaws and Testosterone

The State of Halo Infinite

Halo is a special franchise for me. It helped get me into many facets of gaming, including singleplayer, speedrunning, and competitive play. I'm very invested in the series at this point, and I've been fairly open about the successes and failures that I feel Halo has had in the last 15ish years. Back in 2021, … Continue reading The State of Halo Infinite

Neon White | Backlog Review

Some of my favorite moments in my gaming life have been when I had a game where I just sat down, learned everything I could about a game, and went for some high leaderboard recognition. Whether that was Marble Blast Ultra times, speedrunning Halo 2, or getting the best possible score I could achieve in … Continue reading Neon White | Backlog Review

In Defense of Fallout 4

Fallout 76 has left a sour taste in most people's mouths whenever the game franchise Fallout is brought up in conversation. As much as I would like to pretend that long time fans of the serious started to dislike the franchise after Fallout 76, I have to admit that it began earlier than that with … Continue reading In Defense of Fallout 4