This year’s top five was extraordinarily difficult to pick, which is a testament to how crazy a year it has been for video games. Without further ado, here are my top five games of 2017. #5: Horizon Zero Dawn Building up to Horizon was a lot of uncertainty. I certainly didn’t know what to expect […]
Read More Optimistic Gamer’s Top 5 Games Of 2017What an incredible year in gaming. This was, personally, probably my favorite year in games that I can remember. The Game Awards this year were a somewhat emotional experience for me, as I got to watch moments in gaming, moments that touched me personally, be highlighted and celebrated. There was a lot going on this […]
Read More The Game Awards: Optimistic ThoughtsThis week I played Skyrim Special Edition, Assassin’s Creed Origins, Super Mario Odyssey and Elder Scrolls Online. Last week’s post can be found here. Skyrim Special Edition I’ve been a Bad Blogger Boy. As we approach the end of the year I feel obligated to knock off some of the 2017 games that I have […]
Read More Optimistic Weekly Update 12/4You know, I’ve been gaming for 20 years now. That’s crazy to think about. It’s not as long as some, but certainly longer than many, and long enough to be able to tell when a big shift is under way in the industry. I’m sure you’ve felt it, too. If you’re reading this blog you’ve […]
Read More Shifting TidesThis week I played Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Assassin’s Creed Origins, DOOM, Super Mario Odyssey, Skyrim Special Edition, and Battle Chef Brigade. Last week’s summary can be read here. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (PC) I finished the game this past Sunday, a little more abruptly than I would have liked. I’m thinking about playing […]
Read More Optimistic Weekly Update 11/27I want to be more regular about updating my blog, so I’ve started journaling what I’ve been playing, just jotting down thoughts as I play. Here’s what I’ve been up to the past week. Wolfenstein: The New Order (PC) With the release of the sequel and all the buzz surrounding it, I decided it was […]
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