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Dragon Age Origins – Awakening (Windows, iOS, Xbox 360/PS3) – Game Review

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‘Awakening was released as a stand alone expansion that afforded the opportunity to enjoy this more condensed narrative experience though with the option to bring across a character from Origins you would certainly miss out a great deal starting Awakening with a new character. The enjoyment comes from continuing the journey of the Hero of Ferelden. ‘ Continue reading Dragon Age Origins – Awakening (Windows, iOS, Xbox 360/PS3) – Game Review

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Resident Evil 4 (2023) (XB1, S/X, PS 4/5) – Game Review

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“It lacks perhaps a pinch of the humour and levity of the original game but retains the soul of what made it such a memorable and cherished experience for many. To modernise the experience for a modern audience there’s a degree of compromise, and though on occasion this can be detrimental here they’ve managed to set a direction that for the most part is an overwhelming success” Continue reading Resident Evil 4 (2023) (XB1, S/X, PS 4/5) – Game Review

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Star Trek Resurgence (Windows, XB1, S/X, PS 4/5) – Game Review

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“From Dramatic Labs, Star Trek Resurgence is a new, narrative driven release that eschews the combat focused approach of previous games and instead delivers a more traditional Star Trek style experience. It’s a modern day, choose your own adventure style story with a greater focus on dialogue and decisions over blowing things to ashes.” Continue reading Star Trek Resurgence (Windows, XB1, S/X, PS 4/5) – Game Review

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As Dusk Falls (Windows, XB1/XB S/X) Review

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“It is one of the best examples of branching story telling, transposing the old style choose your own adventure books into the digital age where your choices have meaning and resonate through the entire experience. With the exception of perhaps one young character, no one feels safe or protected and that sense of menace and danger add a greater degree of immersion.” Continue reading As Dusk Falls (Windows, XB1/XB S/X) Review

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#LoveYourBacklog Month: A Perspective in 2023

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“This week, reflecting on some of the more positive qualities of my games collection and facing into the questions posed as part of this enjoyable celebration in February. I enjoyed this communal activity back in February 2021 as it challenged me to consider my thoughts and opinions about a growing and expansive collection of games with a more positive mindset as opposed to an admission of failure or defeat. ” Continue reading #LoveYourBacklog Month: A Perspective in 2023

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#LoveYourBacklog: A Modest Collection and an Emotional Resonance through Tactile Contact

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“Everything being taken away had a big impact on how I viewed my physical collection and when it came to unpacking them again, that first tactile contact meant I could find closure and a degree of catharsis after a traumatic period of time. ” Continue reading #LoveYourBacklog: A Modest Collection and an Emotional Resonance through Tactile Contact