When I was in high school, one of my biggest gaming habits was tracking the years games and consoles came out. I don't know why, but I enjoyed charting the history and watching the industry grow, change, and at times, regress. I've been meaning to lay out what years are my favorites for a long … Continue reading Top 10 Years in Gaming
The Resident Evil games have slowly been modernizing their legacy of games with some of the most well-made remakes in gaming. While it seems impossible to please everyone when remakes do their job properly, there's no denying that Resident Evil 2 was really well received by fans. However, did Capcom knock it out of the … Continue reading Resident Evil 3 Remake | Backlog Review
Puzzle games might be one of the most diverse genres in gaming. As long as they challenge the player to think about how to progress through a level, many can count as a puzzle game. This allows developers to really be creative with how they depict their games, mechanics, and stories. It's so unique and … Continue reading Top 10 Puzzle Games
Resident Evil Village left off on a pretty dour note as Ethan Winters crumbled (or exploded) into moldy dust and Chris, Mia, and Rose rode off into the the sunset before the credits rolled. There was a lot to take in and the ending felt a little like whiplash with all the things it was … Continue reading RE Village: Shadow of Rose | Backlog Review
It's impressive that a game that came out over 15 years ago still has such a cultural impact on people's relationship with gaming. Many people who grew up gaming in the aughts experienced the world of Rapture and were quickly swept away in its horrific tide. It's a game that did a lot right for … Continue reading Top 10 Moments in BioShock
Back in the year 2007, we were bombarded with fantastic releases such as Halo 3, Modern Warfare, Half-Life 2: Ep 2, and Portal. However, one always stood apart from the others in terms of what it was able to accomplish with its world-building, themes, and overall tone: BioShock. BioShock seemingly came out of nowhere and … Continue reading Revisiting BioShock | The Release That Made Games Art
Nowadays, it feels like all mysteries are tidied up fairly quickly. People get upset if something is blatantly explained within an hour or two of being brought up. It's seen as a plot hole or as if audiences see the writers as lazy for not expanding the lore more within one game. I feel the … Continue reading Top 10 Solved Mysteries in Gaming
Nearly three years ago, I played Resident Evil 7: Biohazard for the first time and I was blown away. It had been such a long time since a horror game actually filled me with dread and had me looking over my shoulder as I carefully tiptoed through its world. The mold-infested Baker family and their … Continue reading Resident Evil Village | Backlog Review
Games have a habit of leaving things unaddressed as they hope to build a strong franchise or don't consider a matter important enough to tackle within a game's run time, or sometimes it's a completely fabricated rumor by rabid fans. It's all a part of the magic of a really good game. One that makes … Continue reading Top 10 Unsolved Mysteries in Gaming
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
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