There are a lot of games that get described as "walking simulators" to their detractors. The excuse is that the game is not a game because you don't do anything in it. In The Vanishing of Ethan Carter yes, you do walk around. But you are also exploring the mind of a young child and how real imagination is to children. The game offers basic puzzles that are easy to solve, with some dark storylin...
I have not played Dragon Age Inquisition. I mention this because it looks like the kind of game that would eliminate another game from my top ten list. However, I knew I would not have the time for it and have not been in the mood for a long RPG after putting so many hours into Divinity this year. I also put far too many hours into Destiny. If only the work day could be about 10 hours less and...
Panel 1: Gamer playing video game on his TV, computer beside him. He has been killed in game and a large "Press X to Respawn" is on the TV. Panel 2: Side angle showing the computer screen. Gamer looks at the computer screen. On the screen is a picture of Ryan Davis with a RIP under it. The TV with the "Press X to Respawn" image is still visible. Panel 3: Closer on the Gamer and the computer. Ga...
As the year winds down best of lists will begin popping up soon. So, in order to think of what my list will be before actually making the list I decided to go back and revisit what games I have played from this year. These are in alphabetical order and will not be representative of quality. (I am also doing them as a blog instead of a list since I need to blog some more.) Assassin's Creed Broth...
Part of me hopes to find my old video game systems (given out to my brother, sister, and her children) and take them back. My goal is to build a classic gaming center somewhere in the house. I have an idea of where this entertainment center will go. I have not yet decided how to set up a TV and the systems, but the biggest hurdle is one of the earliest. I found the NES, the 2600, and the Genesi...