Firewatch was a game that I knew by reputation, but had been hesistant to play given the "walking simulator" genre that it occupies. As with roguelikes, I've come to be a little leery of games that come highly recommended on sites such as Reddit, only to wind up being disappointed because, well, I just didn't... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on beating Pokémon Shield as a newcomer
Despite my years of gaming, since the early 80's at arcades and home with Atari and Nintendo systems, I missed out on the Pokémon phenomenon during the late 90's. I didn't own a Nintendo handheld until 2013, and I simply perceived Pokémon as a "kid's game" (oh, the irony). My daughter did become a huge... Continue Reading →
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review
My review of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild review is live, and has been published over at The En. Go go go!
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Tips and Tricks
So you decided to pick up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and are feeling a little overwhelmed? Not sure what's the best weapon to use? What the heck does "Stun +2" mean on a piece of armor? Hopefully this can provide a little bit of help. 1. Take advantage of the tutorials to find out which weapon... Continue Reading →
Review: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
I remember several years ago, while visiting a local GameStop and chatting with my buddy who worked there, discussing different games that were available for the PSP (PlayStation Portable, my handheld gaming system at the time). He mentioned Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, the second-generation entry in the franchise that was available in the United States.... Continue Reading →