Postal 2 has Not Aged Well
When I got my first personal computer about ten years ago, one of my first purchases on Steam was Postal 2. I had heard good things about it and it had good reviews. Ten years later, I found the game in my “Play…
Category: Editorial
Bethesda/Microsoft Exclusivity Predictions
When it comes to the now-official ZeniMax acquisition for Microsoft, Bethesda is the real prized goose. The studio publishes some of the most popular games of the past 20 years and has some heavy hitters on the way. Microsoft is clear about…
Improving Watch Dogs: Legion Soundtrack – Part 2
Warning: The following article contains links to some material that may contain strong language. Reader’s discretion is advised. Right, another week, another ridiculously long article that I’m going to attempt to keep short. Of course, you and I both know that will…
Improving Watch Dogs: Legion Soundtrack – Part 1
Warning: The following article contains links to some material that may contain strong language. Reader’s discretion is advised. I love Watch Dogs: Legion, I love London (what a dump!), and I love the dystopian nightmare future essence the game brings. However, I am…
On the Penultimate DLC of Civ 6’s New Frontier Pass
Has it really been so long since Sid Meier’s Civilization VI’s New Frontier Pass was initially announced? Wow, I suppose time really flies when you’re playing Civ. Then again, that concept gave rise to the entire “one more turn” mentality and its…
Pokemon’s Art Style Identity Crisis
New Pokémon games are on the way featuring the Sinnoh region. Both feature distinct gameplay, timelines, and most importantly, different art styles. With a chibi approach to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the DS graphics transform to the Switch in a really cutesy…
Coping with Crisis: Gaming and Self-Care
Last week was a trying week for a lot of people and some are still feeling the effects today. South Texas began to feel the effects of a winter storm from the Polar Vortex, and due to a myriad of factors including…
The Contradiction of Nintendo in 2021
Fans tuned in for the Nintendo Direct last week and experienced mixed results. Many saw a game or two they liked a lot. Others, and probably the majority of viewers, felt very disappointed. No new info on Breath of the Wild 2…
Can We Stop Pretending About War Games
Warning: This article contains subject matter that some readers may find disturbing. War, what is it good for? Killing hundred and thousands of young men, women, and others, in the name of something. That’s it, just something. Following what happened in 2001,…
Hades’ “God Mode” is an Incredible Choice in Game Design
Warning: Minor spoilers up to the second boss of the game ahead! The term “God Mode” usually refers to a sort of cheat code in video games that enables the player to accomplish things not normally possible in intended gameplay. Take Skyrim…