Final Fantasy XIV – A Realm Reborn

Premise The second MMO in Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy XIV actually began with a rocky start: many things failed in the eyes of the player, and the response was all around negative. In a surprising move, Square Enix accepted these flaws, going back and building the game back up from the base, before releasing […]

The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask

Retro Game Review Summary The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask takes place almost directly following its predecessor, Ocarina of Time, in what is known as the child timeline of the series. The main protagonist, Link, after completing his journey in Hyrule and saving the day, embarks on a journey to search for his fairy companion, […]

This Week in Gaming – May 21, 2017

Only got a few minutes to get caught up on the week’s gaming news? Look no further! We’ve compiled a some highlights in a few short sentences/videos to let you know what’s happening in the gaming world and what games to look forward to coming up! Enjoy! Gaming News New ‘Life is Strange’ Game Developers […]

Persona 5

Taking off the vein of prior Personas, a protagonist moves into a new region, and becomes embroiled in a new strange world, relying on the power of his inner self along with his friends in order to overthrow the corrupt and take their hearts, as the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Basic Details Developer: Atlus Platform: Playstation 3, Playstation […]

Why Hard Mode?

“Why would you want to play a game on hard?” I looked over at my friend, quirking one eyebrow. “What do you mean?” “Well, this.” She gestured towards the television, Dragon Age inquiring what sort of difficulty she wanted to take on. “It doesn’t change the story any, and I don’t want to get killed […]

Mass Effect Andromeda

Mass Effect Andromeda takes place in the year 2819, roughly 600 years after the events of the original Mass Effect trilogy. Knowledge of the previous games is recommended, but not exactly required. The player takes on the role of Ryder who has come to the Andromeda galaxy with their father and twin sibling under a project […]

Why Did I Taste My Nintendo Switch Cartridge?

Because why not? The Nintendo Switch released March 3, 2017, along with a small handful of games including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. As expected with all major console releases, the stock went fast and some people are still waiting for an opportunity to buy one. I was a lucky individual who managed […]
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Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn takes place in the 31st century, with the beginning of the game taking place around the year 3027. The game starts with our protagonist, an outcast of the Nora tribe named Aloy, as a child. During the brief child arc, the player is taken through a tutorial of basic controls, the combat system, […]