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Warhammer 40k Power Metal Album On The Horizon
A few months have passed since I released the first power metal song from the Warhammer 40k universe which has ended up snowballing into an entire album. I haven't had much time to post any clips of preview as I...
The Annoyance Being Locked Out Of Past Areas In A Game
Video game completionists and trophy hunters are nothing if not thorough, right? We live for the thrill of collection and completion, the joy of uncovering every hidden secret our virtual worlds have to offer. But what happens when we’re forced...
Starfield: Space Travel Yes, Long-range Calls No?
When the announcement for Starfield hit the airwaves, like many other passionate fans of the space-faring genre, it felt as if my dreams of virtual exploration were about to be realized. My imaginary spaceship was poised, engines revving, ready to...
A Retrospective on Vigilante 8: A Beloved Franchise Gone Silent
I first came across Vigilante 8 on a demo disc for the PlayStation 1 (PS1). Like many people at the time, I didn't have internet access and lived in a place with limited exposure to video games. I didn't know...
Where Have All the Consequences Gone in Modern RPGs?
Remember the good old days when you'd make a choice in a game, and it would come back to haunt (or help) you hours later? There was something thrilling about knowing that your actions had real consequences and could shape...
My Unsuccessful Quest for the Assassin's Creed Mirage Collector's Edition
My love for the Assassin's Creed series has been up and down over the years but really peaked with Valhalla. I was pretty hyped when I first heard about the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed Mirage. Naturally, I set my...
Why did Rapture need a Prison?
So, let's chat about Bioshock 2 for a bit. It may not be everyone's top pick in the series, but it still holds a special place in the whole Bioshock/Rapture universe. I mean, I really enjoyed it, even if it...
Obtaining 100% Completion When A Game Has No Achievements
Achieving 100% completion in a video game has long been a coveted milestone for avid gamers. Games like Grand Theft Auto, with their detailed stat screens, prominently display your completion percentage, serving as a constant reminder of the progress made...
Will Pokemon Scarlett and Violet Be Like Pokemon Arceus?
As you may have noticed from the amount of posting I did, I was a big fan of Pokemon Arceus, despite its imperfections. The game obviously had a lot of rough edges but I really admired the direction the game...
Whittling A Wooden Super Mario Mushroom
Having built a wooden deck in the back garden, I found myself with 3 or 4 large wooden posts leftover with nothing to use them on. I do not currently own a lathe to do any fancy woodturning with, so...