Since speaking with Ken Jennings and Richard Garfield last year about Half-Truth’s Kickstarter campaign, the game has been one of my most anticipated releases of 2020. When I got the opportunity to speak with Mr. Jennings and Mr. Garfield via phone on March 27th ahead of its official release, I jumped at the chance. This… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Half-Truth Follow-Up With Ken Jennings and Richard Garfield
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A First Look at Studio 71’s Pet Evil
When one thinks of animals, thoughts of cat videos and taking care of your pets immediately flow through your head. I can still remember my dog, believing he was a pit bull rather than a terrier, barking at passersby in a misguided effort to protect us. It is not often that someone would think of… Continue reading A First Look at Studio 71’s Pet Evil
INTERVIEW: Richard Garfield and Ken Jennings Talk New Trivia Game Half Truth
In recent years, crowdfunding has become more popular than ever, taking projects directly to the fans for financial support. The latest benefactor of this new model is the trivia card game Half Truth. I had the privilege of speaking with the creators – Magic: The Gathering’s Richard Garfield and Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings, about this… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Richard Garfield and Ken Jennings Talk New Trivia Game Half Truth
REVIEW: Persona 5 (2016)
The Shin Megami Tensei spin-off franchise, Persona first appeared in 1996 as Shin Megami Tensei Revelations: Persona (Megami Ibunroku Persona in Japan). This largely came about from the widespread success and praise that Shin Megami If… had received for its high school setting and character focus. The series is named for the manifestations of the… Continue reading REVIEW: Persona 5 (2016)
REVIEW: Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
“I’m bad, and that’s good! I will never be good, and that’s not bad! There’s no-one I’d rather be… than me.” In 2012, Walt Disney Animation ventured into the uncharted territory they’d had their hearts set on for years: video games. The concept that would become Wreck-It Ralph had been floating around at the Mouse… Continue reading REVIEW: Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Demo
Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise has long been a fan favorite, however, before the release of their series-record-setting Monster Hunter World for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, its success on Western shores had been niche at best. When the aforementioned release quickly became Capcom’s highest-selling game of all time, Nintendo Switch players began hounding the… Continue reading Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Demo