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Warning: Some light spoilers ahead but nothing story-centric. Ahh, Xenoblade Chronicles 2. I've already written how I've had some trouble getting started. At this point in time, I am about 34 hours into the game - although that is a bit of a guesstimate because the "docked mode save timer bug" struck me bad, adding insult …
Continue reading Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – 34 Hours and 134 More Questions
The featured image for my Magikarp Jump article is officially the featured image for all Rants from now on. Just pretend the fish aren't there. Let's all face a harsh reality - there's a lot of games out there, and they can't all be zingers. The end of the calendar year yields many top lists …
Continue reading The Most Disappointing Games I Played in 2017
Well it happened folks. I have officially transitioned into my third decade of human life. And I'm happy to announce that I feel the youngest I ever have! I'm at my healthiest and wealthiest, so I think I'm doing it right, although I'll probably lose both of those traits as the plans in this decade …
Continue reading Six Months of Nintendo Switch/Thirty Years of Geddy
I decided to do a quick post as I was inspired by a blog entry over at PlayingWithThoughts. In said entry, Dylan describes his plans for the upcoming month, putting gaming on hold, in favor of other scholarly pursuits. In particular, exercise, reading, and writing. I think this is absolutely terrific and something that a …
I've got a confession: I've played a lot of video games in my life. I think it's safe to assume that you, Mr. or Mrs. Reader, are in the same boat, or at least you've got a sizable interest in them. Over the years, I'm sure if you haven't played that many games, you've heard a …
Continue reading The Most OVERRATED Video Games, According to Some Guy on the Internet
I’m a man who likes choices. I get tired of seeing the same thing day after day - while I hate change generally speaking, things that I use every single day can really use some freshening up sometimes. I sometimes like a change of scenery, in other words. Sometimes, a small change in my day-to-day …
Continue reading The Quandary with Owning Multiple Nintendo 3DS Consoles
It came and went - the seemingly out of left field Pokemon Direct, a mere week before E3, failed to deliver anything significant to the Switch. Well, I shouldn't say that, as Pokken Tournament is being ported. Ported, that is.With the addition of 5 new Pokemon and a presumed minor graphics improvement. By significant, I should …
