For what felt like the longest time, I was a die-hard fan of Ubisoft’s sandbox action-adventure game series, Assassin’s Creed. Their blend of exploration-focused gameplay with enticing stealth and battle mechanics were an instant hit for the type of gaming experience that I was looking for. Unfortunately, as befalls many a publisher these days, sales… Continue reading REVIEW: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey (2018)
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What I’ve Been Playing – Splinter Cell: Conviction
After booting the game up for the first time in a while, I was reminded how much I love Splinter Cell: Conviction. Playing through the opening chapter, re-familiarizing myself with the controls and game mechanics was like sliding back into routine. I remembered where enemy positions were, how far their line of sight was, and… Continue reading What I’ve Been Playing – Splinter Cell: Conviction
The Death of a Franchise
Metal Gear Survive was released on February 20, 2018. Over a month later with no review, some might be wondering what’s taken so long. After sinking over seventeen hours into it, I’ve finally come to terms with this: I can’t finish this game. Now, I know that might sound melodramatic. “Oh, poor Mike, he has… Continue reading The Death of a Franchise
What I’ve Been Playing – Alien: Isolation
1979’s Alien was a landmark horror film, as well as one of the films that launched Ridley Scott into director super stardom. With a tense atmosphere, a great lead performance from Sigourney Weaver, and one of the most iconic movie monsters in film history, Alien was an instant classic. The palpable tension present in that movie seemed… Continue reading What I’ve Been Playing – Alien: Isolation