Consisting FictionDOOM: Eternal and the Comically ChallengedNot too long after writing, the long-running convention QuakeCon wrapped up its annual release. Run by Zenimax Entertainment, the parent…Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
Consisting FictionSicario: Day of the Political CommentaryI don’t usually write movie reviews. I don’t usually write much of anything, as my archives show, but Sicario: Day of the Soldado just had…Jul 1, 2018Jul 1, 2018
Consisting FictionA Night with a Dark OneNot long ago, I came across an article by ex-Bioware writer Alexander Freed. It got some gears turning about protagonist arcs in games, and…Oct 6, 2017Oct 6, 2017
Consisting FictionMass Effect: Paragon of its kindI first played Mass Effect in 2015. I beat it within three days, playing near nonstop for that time. I played Mass Effect 2 directly after…Oct 6, 2017Oct 6, 2017
Consisting FictionShadow of War ChestsLittle over a week ago I wrote a post in which I praised Shadow of War, a yet unreleased game. I praised the developer, Monolith, for how…Aug 15, 2017Aug 15, 2017
Consisting FictionHow The Witcher 3’s Inventory Hurts Its Role-playingInventory and encumbrance systems have been a staple of multiple game genres, most notably role-playing games, since their inception…Aug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
Consisting FictionShould you be hyped for Shadow of War?The games industry hype machine is as pervasive as it is despised. It uses pre-rendered trailers, bullshots, highly scripted and…Aug 7, 2017Aug 7, 2017
Consisting FictionGoing to College (of Winterhold)Skyrim is a point of contention for me. On one hand, it holds a special place in my heart as the first game I ever used mods on, the game…Aug 6, 2017Aug 6, 2017