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Alright, let’s just be real for a second. Not every game needs to be a marathon. I’m talking about these AAA titles that stretch themselves out for no reason—games that clock in at 40 to 100 hours, and they act like that’s some kind of achievement. I get it, you want to flex your expansive […]
The Case for Shorter Games: Let’s End the Bloat Read More »
The cancellation of Wonder Woman by WB Games feels like another missed opportunity in a long line of troubled superhero game projects. While we’ve seen many attempts to bring larger-than-life heroes to gaming, the biggest challenge has always been translating the sheer power of these characters into a compelling experience. Superman has struggled for decades
WB Games Should Rethink Wonder Woman—A Metroidvania Is the Answer Read More »
The video game industry has always been in a state of flux, but the past few years have been particularly turbulent. AAA publishers continue to chase larger, riskier bets, while indie developers face their own struggles in an oversaturated market. As budgets soar and layoffs become more common, the industry is at a crossroads. Indies
The Current State of the Games Industry: The Rise of Indies and the Challenges Ahead Read More »
Dragon Age is a franchise beloved by RPG fans for its deep lore, strategic combat, and memorable characters. But with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare has seemingly discarded much of what made the series special. I don’t want Dragon Age to die, but I also don’t want it to be dishonored. Unfortunately, Veilguard’s drastic departure
Dragon Age: The Veilguard – A Misstep That Could Mark the End Read More »
I’ve played NBA 2K since NBA 2K11. Through the highs of the series—before microtransactions took over—and through its lows, I stuck with it. Basketball has always been a core part of my life, and NBA 2K was the closest I could get to being out there on the court. But after more than a decade
The Mavs Made me Break Up from NBA2K Read More »
The biggest reason I was looking forward to College Football 25 was Dynasty Mode. This mode has always been the heart and soul of the NCAA football franchise, and its return after more than a decade was a dream come true. The ability to choose between three different coaching archetypes—motivator, recruiter, and strategist—is exactly the
EA SPORTS College Football 25 is Doing Single-Player Gamers Dirty Read More »
Nostalgia is a powerful force, especially in gaming. Many beloved franchises have stood the test of time, while others have faded into obscurity. Some deserve to remain relics of the past, but others warrant a second chance in the modern era. Here are five single-player games and series that need to make a comeback. Midnight
5 Single-Player Series that Need to Comeback: Read More »
For years, Xbox fans had been waiting for the big one—the game that would cement Xbox as a legitimate first-party powerhouse again. Microsoft needed a game that could rival PlayStation’s top-tier exclusives, a title that would dominate gaming discourse, rack up Game of the Year nominations, and justify the trust placed in Bethesda after its
Starfield: The Game That Was Supposed to Be the Chosen One, But Wasn’t Read More »
In a recent episode of the Single Player Experience Podcast, I talked about the best games that I played during my Second day at Pax and I gave my Day 2 Awards. We talked about indies like 30xx, Chicken Police, And Lost Eidolons. We also talked about the AAA games that I played like Prince
Pax WEST 2023: Day 3 Highlights & MVP Read More »
In a recent episode of the Single Player Experience Podcast, I talked about the best games that I played during my first day at Pax and I gave my Day 1 Awards. We talked about indies like 30xx, Chicken Police, And Lost Eidolons. We also talked about the AAA games that I played like Prince
Pax WEST 2023: Day 2 Highlights & MVP Read More »