Dinners done, Dishes are done, the kids are finally asleep. Awesome! some time to unwind and get back into that game you started. Before that you jump on […]
You Can Ride the Hype Train Without a Ticket
The Media Maelstrom In the fast-paced world of modern gaming, mainstream media plays a pivotal role in shaping the narratives around high-profile releases. Games like Elden Ring, Starfield, […]
Yes! You Can Get Rid of those Boxes and You Can do it Right Now
Years ago, I faced the daunting task of relocating to a new home, surrounded by a staggering collection of games spanning multiple eras and platforms. From my vintage […]
Grave of the Fireflies: Extracting the True Horror
Lurking in the damp shadows, the unsettling drones of an abomination in the distance—an ominous, guttural clucking that sends shivers down any survivor’s spine. Once human, the Cordyceps […]
Press B to Buy: How to Gamify Your Spending on Video Games
School’s out, it’s Friday night, and the still beginings of the cold autumn air around you. The crunch of newly fallen leaves beneath your bike tires. You and […]
Blood is Thicker than Water: Essence of a Hydro Combat Game
My Barracuda speedboat glides effortlessly over the undulating waves, carving a path towards a harbour where enemy sampans lie in ambush. A surge of adrenaline courses through me […]
The Ball and Chain known as DLC: How to let go of a Sunk Cost Fallacy
The Illusion of value The Evolution of videogames has been nothing short of extraordinary, with the advent of Downloadable Content (DLC) complimenting video game releases, DLC has become […]
Ephemeral Glows: Minimalist Reflection on Helghast Visual Mastery
Trudging through the battle-scared streets of the slums of Vekta, the atmosphere is thick with tension, the ruins echo a once thriving city. I can feel the weight […]
A Demon Named Sentimentality: How to Detach from Emotionally Charged Collections
Over time, a collector of video games not only collects physical games themselves but the memories that not only come with, but are created by them, as your […]