What’s On My Radar? Fall 2019 in Gaming
I go over my plans for gaming in the fall, with lots of lengthier games and some great throwbacks!
Tag: gaming
A Dissertation on Moonlighter (Nintendo Switch)
Moonlighter is an action-adventure shopkeeping simulation combo. I spent a good deal of time on it – should you?
Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil – a Classic Platformer and Hidden PS2 Gem!
Geddy plays his very first game from his buddy’s collection donation: Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil, for the Playstation 2!
“Enhanced Remasters” and How They Affect the Classics
It’s no secret that JRPGs have established themselves a prominent position on the Switch offerings, and eShop and retail connoisseurs are no strangers to the remasters and ports that seemingly … Continue reading “Enhanced Remasters” and How They Affect the Classics
Thoughts on Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles (Switch)
I don’t remember when I first saw the trailer for Yonder, but right away, I realized it was for me. Following the discovery of Yoku’s Island Express, a combination of relaxing … Continue reading Thoughts on Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles (Switch)
What Makes You Aim For 100% Game Completion?
Gamers are a strange group of people. Music collectors don’t subject themselves to music they don’t like for hours on end, just to be able to tell people that they … Continue reading What Makes You Aim For 100% Game Completion?
Thoughts On Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (PS2)
I love Rayman. Since the day I booted up the original Rayman on my old Compaq Presario many moons ago, I had a weird fascination with the strange fellow. I … Continue reading Thoughts On Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc (PS2)
Nintendo Switch Titles on Geddy’s Radar!
With my recent purchase of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc for the Playstation 2, I have officially lifted my self-imposed video game embargo! It’s truly an exciting time – some great titles … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Titles on Geddy’s Radar!
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Game
A few months ago, after Christmas but before I fell off the face of the Earth, I decided to do something very simple to fix a problem I was having … Continue reading How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Game
A Happy Secret Valentine’s Day to…. The Gaming Diaries!
A few weeks ago, Ian over at Adventure Rules has graced the blogging world with his next great event – Secret Valentine! The rules are not unlike that of Secret … Continue reading A Happy Secret Valentine’s Day to…. The Gaming Diaries!
Celebrating Two Mystery Blogger Award Nominations!
The WordPress community is certainly not shy when it comes to sending around good vibes, and I was recently nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award – twice! Now I’m generally … Continue reading Celebrating Two Mystery Blogger Award Nominations!
Memories of Toys “R” Us
Welcome to the first post of a new series, Living in the 90s. This started as a tribute to Toys “R” Us but took on a mind of its own. I … Continue reading Memories of Toys “R” Us
My Favorite Game for Every Year I’ve Been Alive
It’s true everyone. I have existed on a single planet for my whole life. I know – with galactic real estate prices at an all-time low, I have barely scratched … Continue reading My Favorite Game for Every Year I’ve Been Alive
The Most Disappointing Games I Played in 2017
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 … Continue reading The Most Disappointing Games I Played in 2017
I’m Quitting (Buying) Videogames For a While!
First and foremost, I hope everyone had a great Christmas! It hurts to type it out, but it’s true. Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which I am about 25 hours involved in, … Continue reading I’m Quitting (Buying) Videogames For a While!
The 2017 Master List + My Top 5 Games of the Year
2017 has been nothing short of an incredible year for gaming – unanimously one of the greatest years that gaming has seen since the late 90s. Honestly, I asked literally … Continue reading The 2017 Master List + My Top 5 Games of the Year
My Favorite Winter Levels in Video Games
Snowy levels are a hot topic this time of year! Fellow blogger Scott of Insert Memory Card posted a great list of his favorite snow levels while this article was … Continue reading My Favorite Winter Levels in Video Games
Answering Big Questions: “What IP would you bring back from the dead?”
Over at The Well-Red Mage where I sometimes post words structured into paragraphs about video games, our leader and crimson king The Well-Red Mage himself is always asking the big … Continue reading Answering Big Questions: “What IP would you bring back from the dead?”
Why You Should Buy Xenoblade Chronicles 2 This Friday
Yesterday I had a conversation with my co-worker and fellow Nintendo-everything fanatic, and he explained to me that he wasn’t interested in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 because he had never played … Continue reading Why You Should Buy Xenoblade Chronicles 2 This Friday
Metroid: Samus Returns – Old-School Cool!
13 years. It’s been 13 years since a 2D installment in my top franchises of all time. The Metroid series may not have always had a spot on the podium, but since … Continue reading Metroid: Samus Returns – Old-School Cool!
Breaking the Curse of “Gamer’s Block”
As my pending nuptials creep inside the “one month to go” mark, I’ve found myself very distracted from gaming, blogging, and blogging about gaming, aside from the occasional burst of motivation. … Continue reading Breaking the Curse of “Gamer’s Block”
Six Months of Nintendo Switch/Thirty Years of Geddy
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 … Continue reading Six Months of Nintendo Switch/Thirty Years of Geddy
Thoughts On: Daxter – PSP (2006)
I’ve been loving my new little Sony gizmo lately! Let me tell you – if you want a fun time in portable form, and you don’t want to go onboard … Continue reading Thoughts On: Daxter – PSP (2006)
Magikarp Jump is the Definition of Insanity
I had originally planned to write a little mini-feature on this little iOS App Store tapping game, but here’s the thing: I never got to a point where I wanted … Continue reading Magikarp Jump is the Definition of Insanity
A Midsummer Night’s Blog Post
Why hello there folks, it’s Geddy here, Geddy from NostalgiaTrigger. I have two confessions for you today: 1) I have major writer’s block lately, and 2) I’ve been super busy. If … Continue reading A Midsummer Night’s Blog Post
Two Years Later: A Brief Tribute to my Favorite Console, the Nintendo 3DS
“What’s your favorite console?” That all-too-familiar question has been asked countless times in countless forums, be it online or in person, but the funny thing is, all of us have … Continue reading Two Years Later: A Brief Tribute to my Favorite Console, the Nintendo 3DS
Gaming: It’s Not a Lifestyle, It’s a Hobby
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 … Continue reading Gaming: It’s Not a Lifestyle, It’s a Hobby
You Rub a Magic Lamp and a Genie Gives You 100 Uninterrupted Gaming Hours…
You’re walking along a sandy shore through the universe of Agrabah, when a faint glimmer in the surf catches your eye. You rush over . Is it..? No, it can’t … Continue reading You Rub a Magic Lamp and a Genie Gives You 100 Uninterrupted Gaming Hours…
“More People Need to Play Ys”, and Other Things I Read In A Fortune Cookie Once
Earlier this week, LimitedRunGames made several announcements regarding their upcoming releases. In case you’re unaware, LimitedRunGames is a small operation that makes a single print run of indie games, or … Continue reading “More People Need to Play Ys”, and Other Things I Read In A Fortune Cookie Once
Yookah-Laylee, and Using Nostalgia to Sell a Game
It’s no secret that Yookah-Laylee is among the most anticipated games of this year. Arguably right alongside the newest Zelda series installment, which in itself was hyped to the moon and … Continue reading Yookah-Laylee, and Using Nostalgia to Sell a Game
