I’ve amassed over 200 games for my PS4, over 40 for my 3DS and another 40 for my Vita. That’s not to mention all the games I own for my PS3 and steam account. Out of all of those games, I know I’ve only played about four or five dozen. That might sound like a … Continue reading QOTW: How Do You Tackle Your Video Game Backlog?
I’ve never gotten a system at launch before. It has usually come down to not being able to afford the hefty price of the console or the device not being intriguing enough to win me over. This time the Switch launch covered both of those fields. Part of me wishes it hadn’t. It’s been a … Continue reading Over A Month With The Nintendo Switch
Breath of The Wild is a great game. The amount of detail the developers put into the game is probably unparalleled for any other Nintendo game. There are small intricacies that help define the world and connect the game to previous entries in the franchise to aid in pulling those nostalgic heartstrings. However, my heart … Continue reading Breath Of The Wild Didn’t Blow Me Away
The short answer is: yes, but it’s one that is most promising. The Xbox One is well into its third year on the market and even though the console has a strong and dedicated following, the console is lagging behind its major competitor the PlayStation 4. The console itself boasts a hefty number of bells … Continue reading Is The Scorpio A Hail Mary From Microsoft?
Recently I’ve been playing through the first Dark Cloud for the first time in over a decade. I don’t remember much beyond the first couple worlds of the game, but the second game is engraved into my brain. It made me think about potential sequels to some of my beloved gaming franchises. Where’s Dark Cloud … Continue reading The Problems With Sequels to Beloved Franchises
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid surprised me. From the art and the music to the premise and the characters I expected a typical slice of life comedy. MKDM turned out to be less comedic and more realistic. I don’t mean the dragons or anything, but in the way the creators told a story of the mundane. … Continue reading Completely Biased: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Hello there, I’m G. S. Martin, the creator of Truly Abrasive. I thought it would be nice of me to introduce myself to you all since you’ll be seeing a lot of posts of mine on here. Let me start by saying that I’m very glad you are reading this and I want to thank … Continue reading The Truly Abrasive Way
Tutorials in most games bother me, but none of them bother me as much as tutorials in JRPGs. Unfortunately, Persona 5 is no exception. Like everyone else, I’ve been waiting for Persona 5 for what feels like an eternity, so practically shoving the disc into my system was a no-brainer for me when I finally … Continue reading Question Of The Week: What Do We Do With Tutorials?
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