Through the Lense: Top 5 Aesthetic Games

Welcome to a new segment where I give you my reflections on games through the lense of an artist. I want to bridge my knowledge of art making with my passion for gaming, and deliver a unique experience and perspective to you all. As such, I’ll open this segment up by outlining my top 5…

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Is The Witcher 3 Worthy of “Game of the Year?”

  There will always be a time of the year when people wish to crown a game as “game of the year.” Sometimes, it’s easy to pick a winner, whether it’s because there weren’t that many stand out games in the year, or because said title is more-or-less regarded as a universally loved title. Other…

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Is the Huawei Watch Worth It? Review

The Huawei Watch (black stainless steel edition) was $100 off this Black Friday- Cyber Monday. Even with that discount, was that price tag enticing enough to warrant a purchase? Presentation: Look. Look with your special eyes. Pay careful attention to the intricate details, the precise cuts and sporty notches all around the bezel, the angled cuts on…

Ninja Conspiracy Theory: Are Heavenly Sword & Hellblade Connected?

Many new gamers don’t know about “Heavenly Sword“, a launch-window release for Sony’s Playstation 3, starring the “scantily clad”, strong-willed, and deadly Nariko. If you’re looking for an old cult classic, I’d highly recommend Heavenly Sword. While it doesn’t visually hold up the same way I remember from it’s launch, it was ahead of its…

Astro Decibel Physics: Are the Astro A50’s right for you?

I’ve spent the last month and a half putting the latest Astro A50’s to the test, playing everything from shooters, RPG’s, and adventure titles. So, are these fully wireless headsets worth the $300 price tag? Read on to find out. Presentation: It sounds a bit silly to some to discuss presentation for a product review, but in all honesty,…

Wait, Did We Just Get Excited About a COD Release?

Gamers across the world have been criticizing Activision for its “roster update” style releases for the widely popular series known to bros and 11-year olds as Call of Duty. Although I’ve enjoyed a great deal of Call of Duty games, and acknowledge that many of their releases expanded upon things that made their last games popular and addicting,…