Video games
Miscellaneous non-review video game content.
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3 games I’m adding to my backlog thanks to the Steam summer sale
With steep discounts on hundreds of games listed in Steam’s marketplace, now is the perfect time to stockpile a few games to dive into a bit later.
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My initial reactions after receiving a custom Xbox Design Lab controller
Coming at only a slightly elevated price point than a store-bought controller, Microsoft offers a wide range of customizable features without sacrificing quality.
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Despite longstanding association, Crash and Spyro games thrive on their differences
The two series have always been talked about in the same conversations and have held a loose degree of association with one another – but how similar are the games themselves?
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Retro rewind: Ranking 5 different ways to play Tales of Symphonia
Perhaps my most-played game during my formative years, Tales of Symphonia has developed a cult following that has inspired multiple re-releases of the JRPG classic.
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3 video games that deserve a re-release on Steam
As the gaming world continues to shift further away from console dominance, here’s a look at a few titles I’d love to get the chance to play on Steam.
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3 controllers from the Xbox Design Lab we’d love to add to our collection
After generations of only getting to choose from a first-party publisher’s official controller options, Xbox’s Design Lab allows full customization for players.
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Retro rewind: Remembering the heyday of Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
An online first-person shooter that accompanied the critically acclaimed Half-Life 2, HL2DM was one of my most played games as a kid – leaving behind memories that have lasted a lifetime.
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With new Spyro game on the way, a new audience gets introduced to a classic series
After a nearly 20-year hiatus, a brand-new Spyro game is set to be released in 2027. With it, a new audience will experience a beloved series.
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The marvel and serenity of exploration in video games
The worlds we bring into our TV screens have exploded in size over the past few decades, with the ability to explore growing alongside video games themselves.
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15 years later, Skyrim remains an enduring presence for good reason
Legendary open-world RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim turns 15 this year – and continues to leave behind an unmistakable legacy.