Is Halo Over?
Is Halo the Star Wars of gaming? What was once a shining example of imagination and revolutionary artistry has long been nothing but a shell of its former self.
Reflecting on Half-Life (via Black Mesa)
I recently transitioned to PC gaming. I hope my first game of choice made as much sense to you as it did to me.
Planet of Lana Review
In a time where puzzle platformers feel synonymous with despair filled genius like Limbo and Little Nightmares, Planet of Lana provides a breath of fresh air.
Can a New Star Fox Save the Franchise?
With Pikmin 4 being the best selling in the franchise, can Star Fox have a similar trajectory?
Reflecting on 2017’s Prey
Prey is oftentimes labelled an underrated masterpiece. But does it deserve such a title?
Do Review Scores Matter?
Is the very idea of “art” being compromised by numeric review scores?
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Review (Part 1/2)
Dragon Quest VII represents a paradox in taste and audiences. What was seen as outdated in the West led to DQVII being the highest selling game on the PS1 in Japan. But despite that, this game has always been notorious for some iffy design decisions. Well, third times the charm, right?
The Bizarre Transformation of Fire Emblem
Fire Emblem has not only turned into one of Nintendo’s most important IP…but it’s also turned into something drastically different from its inception.
Highguard: A Sad Reflection of Gaming Discourse
It only took 26 days, but the internet has already started a war over a new video game!
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (2003) Throwback Review
1997’s Symphony of the Night is widely considered the crown jewel of the Castlevania franchise. But there’s one little game that fans commonly pit up against SoTN as the “best” in the franchise…Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow.
Will We Ever See the David Lynch of the Games Industry?
Happy Belated Birthday to my favorite director! Will we ever see somebody of the same pedigree within gaming? And yes, I know who you’re thinking about…but he’s not quite Lynch enough for me!
What Even is Video Game Ownership Anymore?
Game Key Cards, the abysmal Limited Run Games, physical licenses for digital games. We are in the twilight of true video game ownership.
Have the Best Games of the 2020’s Already Released?
2024 and 2025 were excellent years for gaming, albeit slightly calmer when compared to the years before it. Have we already seen the best games of the 2020’s?
2026: My Year of Metroidvanias
In 2026 I will be going back to a genre I am quite well versed in- metroidvanias! The first one I finished this year was Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
RAM Prices: Leading to a Massive Shift in Video Game Consumption?
With the threat of more price hikes in the current generation of consoles, are gamers attitudes towards staying up to date with games going to shift?