When you hear the term ‘Hitman,’ there should only be one image that comes into your head, and that’s a sharply dressed, bald man armed with some piano wire. Agent 47 has been one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic characters within the gaming industry for decades, and within that time, he’s starred in …
I’m going to say something that will shock practically no one. Bioshock is a video game series that genuinely changed my engagement with video game narratives. Due to the incredible plot twist weaved into the fabric of this underwater epic, I was taught to question everything, and expect more from video game stories than simply …
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It is no secret that the Bioshock franchise is one of the best and most consistently pitched pieces of gaming in the history of modern gaming. The storyline and setting of each title draw the player in instantly; this leaves the player no choice but to complete each game with vigor. For me, the first …
If you have been a lover of video games for a reasonable stretch of time, you will have been subjected to at least one of the obligatory award shows that take place to cap off the year. Whether it’s Geoff Keighley’s annual gathering where Christopher Judge talks for hours, and Bill Clinton inexplicably gets a …
In today’s gaming age, RPGs are a dime a dozen, and while 2022 was a bit bereft of them, we’re getting a boatload in the coming year. With the new commitment by developers to make games strictly for next-gen consoles, we’re on the verge of seeing games with graphics and mechanics, the likes of which …
I got my first video game when I was 6 years old. A Super Nintendo with Super Metroid. It’s a visceral, unforgettable experience because years later, I’m still playing games with an almost-unhealthy frequency and working in the field. Although Super Metroid is a wonderful game, it wasn’t the one that captivated my eternal appreciation …
The idea of waiting my turn before laying the smackdown on an enemy was something I just couldn’t stand as a kid, but is something that I have grown to love as my gaming tastes matured with age. Much like a lot of modern gamers today, I was someone who sought immediate validation upon smashing …
Best Turn Based RPGs Of All Time [Updated 2023] Read More »
With the Xbox One’s lifespan coming to a close to make room for the Xbox Series X/S, the console has gathered a sizable library of great titles. Whether players are looking to pick up an indie gem they’ve never heard of, an action-packed shooter, or a deep strategy game, the Xbox One has plenty of …
I grew up in an era of gaming where open-world adventures were technologically unthinkable. If you had pitched the idea back then, the general gamer would have scoffed before promptly reminding you that every game has a loading screen practically every time you move from room to room. That was the reality back then, but …
Best Open World RPGs Of All Time [Updated 2023] Read More »
For a long time, PC games were the cornerstone of the RPG market. While they didn’t always boast the fanciest graphics or the biggest named series, they instead offered massive, 80+ hour experiences that were so in-depth and detailed that they’ve since been compared to virtual novels at times. In recent years, PC games no …
