Tag: Video Games
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Fallout: New Vegas is a Masterpiece
When it comes to gaming legacies, few series have the same pedigree as Fallout. The original two games are some of the most iconic RPGs ever made, standing shoulder to shoulder with other legendary games like Baldur’s Gate 1. Fallout 3 had a more mixed reception, but it introduced a large new audience to the…
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Pick Your Poison: Why the Factions of Fallout New Vegas Are Perfect
A lot of games offer the player control over the story. Problem is, most of them make the choices incredibly simple. Do you want to be a goody-two-shoes or do you want to kill everyone and salt the earth? Gee golly, mister, I wonder what to choose? I’ll really have to work my noggin over…
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Knights of the Old Republic: The Peak of Star Wars Games
A long time ago, in an apartment far far away, I made a simple vow: to never talk about Star Wars related media again. In the earliest days of my childhood, Star Wars was my favorite thing ever. I’m not unique in that regard; most boys my age would say the same. But then I…
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Siege of Dragonspear: A Disappointing Addition to a Masterpiece
Baldur’s Gate 1 is one of my RPGs. Player freedom, challenging combat, and hundreds of hours worth of replayability, it’s got it all! And with the ‘Adventures of the Sword Coast’ expansion, as well as some of the additions in the Enhanced Edition, you’ll never be short for things to do! If you enjoyed the…
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Defining the ARPG: Playing Diablo II in 2023
Diablo 1 is the grandfather of the ARPG. Tough bosses, exciting loot, a memorable atmosphere, it brought all the ingredients to the table. Ingredients the genre has been cooking with for almost thirty years now, between games like Grim Dawn, Titan Quest, Path of Exile, and so many more. Despite this, Diablo’s legacy is overlooked…
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