Category: Video Games

  • Fuck Microsoft

    Fuck Microsoft

    In 2014, Nintendo’s then-latest video game consoles, the Wii U and 3DS, had been underperforming. In response, company CEO and industry icon, the late Satoru Iwata, took a pay cut of a staggering 50%. Why? Because it was either that or begin laying off staff. Would that other executives were so compassionate. Or competent. You’ve…

  • Checking in on Final Fantasy XVI

    Checking in on Final Fantasy XVI

    It’s a great time to be a Final Fantasy fan! Rebirth was awesome, a new expansion for XIV is right around the corner, and now we have more XVI content! We’re eating good this year, folks! As time has gone one, my feelings for Final Fantasy XVI have changed quite a bit. Now that the…

  • Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is the Best of the Franchise

    Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is the Best of the Franchise

    Fun fact: I meant to review this game… shit, three years ago. Well, better late than never, I guess. May as well make that my catchphrase. When it comes to the Kingdom Hearts series, my thoughts and feelings on it change from game to game. There’s a handful that I really like and would happily…

  • Let’s Talk About Video Game Achievements

    The concept of an achievement isn’t a bad one. Did you do something cool or difficult? Here’s a little digital trophy for your efforts! It’s basically just a tiny shot of dopamine and a bragging rights certificate. Despite how innocent these are, achievement hunting has garnered its own little subculture among gamers. I used to…

  • Stardew Valley is the Perfect Therapy Game

    Stardew Valley is the Perfect Therapy Game

    Life is not easy. It’s not pleasant. It kicks you in your softest, weakest part repeatedly, laughing all the while. Why? There is no why. It just is. Depressing thought, isn’t it? My apologies; I assure you, I’m not here to bum you all out. My point is: sometimes, things are really hard, and it…