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007 First Light Disappointed Me, and Here's Why (Review)

007 First Light Disappointed Me, and Here's Why (Review) Writing on Games

30K views - 1 month ago

The Classic Game You Couldn't Remake Today

The Classic Game You Couldn't Remake Today Writing on Games

15K views - 2 months ago

OCD: The Nightmare Game You've Never Played

OCD: The Nightmare Game You've Never Played Writing on Games

13K views - 2 months ago

The Forgotten Insanity of Downhill Domination

The Forgotten Insanity of Downhill Domination Writing on Games

18K views - 5 months ago

The Actual Best Games of 2025 Aren't What You Think

The Actual Best Games of 2025 Aren't What You Think Writing on Games

20K views - 5 months ago

Is The Shield (PS2) Really the “Worst Game Ever Made”?

Is The Shield (PS2) Really the “Worst Game Ever Made”? Writing on Games

14K views - 7 months ago

GTA6’s Satire Won’t Work (And Here’s Why)

GTA6’s Satire Won’t Work (And Here’s Why) Writing on Games

34K views - 7 months ago

the wildest AGDQ speedrun i've ever seen

the wildest AGDQ speedrun i've ever seen Writing on Games

21K views - 8 months ago

Why Baby Steps Is the Best Sports Game in Years (Analysis)

Why Baby Steps Is the Best Sports Game in Years (Analysis) Writing on Games

13K views - 8 months ago

Ghost of Yōtei Disappointed Me, and Here’s Why (Review)

Ghost of Yōtei Disappointed Me, and Here’s Why (Review) Writing on Games

77K views - 9 months ago

Mafia, GTA and the Illusion of "Open World" Games

Mafia, GTA and the Illusion of "Open World" Games Writing on Games

25K views - 10 months ago

A Review of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

A Review of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Writing on Games

33K views - 10 months ago

How Does Metal Gear Solid's Codec Actually Work?

How Does Metal Gear Solid's Codec Actually Work? Writing on Games

23K views - 11 months ago

The Mystery of Death Stranding 2's Porters, and How I Solved It

The Mystery of Death Stranding 2's Porters, and How I Solved It Writing on Games

42K views - 1 year ago

An In-Depth Thematic Analysis of Death Stranding 2 (SPOILERS)

An In-Depth Thematic Analysis of Death Stranding 2 (SPOILERS) Writing on Games

33K views - 1 year ago

METAL WOLF CHAOS: When Armored Core Got Weird (And Deep)

METAL WOLF CHAOS: When Armored Core Got Weird (And Deep) Writing on Games

15K views - 1 year ago

How You Missed the Best Game of 2025

How You Missed the Best Game of 2025 Writing on Games

35K views - 1 year ago

HBO's The Last of Us Failed, and Here's Why

HBO's The Last of Us Failed, and Here's Why Writing on Games

28K views - 1 year ago

These Indie Games Will Give You Hope for Gaming’s Future

These Indie Games Will Give You Hope for Gaming’s Future Writing on Games

29K views - 1 year ago

Balatro Has Cost You Thousands of Years

Balatro Has Cost You Thousands of Years Writing on Games

29K views - 1 year ago

Hideo Kojima Has An Identity Problem

Hideo Kojima Has An Identity Problem Writing on Games

92K views - 1 year ago

How Death Stranding Won Me Over: A Five-Year Journey and Analysis

How Death Stranding Won Me Over: A Five-Year Journey and Analysis Writing on Games

68K views - 1 year ago

The Real Reason AI is Ruining Video Games

The Real Reason AI is Ruining Video Games Writing on Games

38K views - 1 year ago

The Evolution of Metal Gear Solid's Bosses

The Evolution of Metal Gear Solid's Bosses Writing on Games

52K views - 1 year ago

Elden Ring's DLC is SO Much Bigger Than You Think (Shadow of the Erdtree Review)

Elden Ring's DLC is SO Much Bigger Than You Think (Shadow of the Erdtree Review) Writing on Games

64K views - 2 years ago

I Played Three Hours of Elden Ring’s DLC, and I Have Thoughts

I Played Three Hours of Elden Ring’s DLC, and I Have Thoughts Writing on Games

25K views - 2 years ago

The Games Industry Is Completely Broken, and This Is Why

The Games Industry Is Completely Broken, and This Is Why Writing on Games

130K views - 2 years ago

Stellar Blade is a Wonderful Mess (Review/Analysis)

Stellar Blade is a Wonderful Mess (Review/Analysis) Writing on Games

57K views - 2 years ago

Edge of Tomorrow Is Not The Film You Think It Is

Edge of Tomorrow Is Not The Film You Think It Is Writing on Games

18K views - 2 years ago

Why "Perfect" Games Are Boring

Why "Perfect" Games Are Boring Writing on Games

34K views - 2 years ago

How Helldivers 2 Turned Starship Troopers Into a Game (Analysis)

How Helldivers 2 Turned Starship Troopers Into a Game (Analysis) Writing on Games

36K views - 2 years ago

The Success (and Failure) of Tekken 8's Story

The Success (and Failure) of Tekken 8's Story Writing on Games

74K views - 2 years ago

The Writing on Games 'Top Five Games of 2023' List

The Writing on Games 'Top Five Games of 2023' List Writing on Games

40K views - 2 years ago

Like a Dragon Gaiden Says Farewell To Kiryu Kazuma (Analysis)

Like a Dragon Gaiden Says Farewell To Kiryu Kazuma (Analysis) Writing on Games

21K views - 2 years ago

Hey Buddy, Where Have All The Videos Gone?

Hey Buddy, Where Have All The Videos Gone? Writing on Games

19K views - 2 years ago

Alan Wake: Finding the Good Within the Bad

Alan Wake: Finding the Good Within the Bad Writing on Games

27K views - 2 years ago

Spider-Man 2 Is Far From Perfect (Review)

Spider-Man 2 Is Far From Perfect (Review) Writing on Games

117K views - 2 years ago

How STARFIELD Made Me Miss The Bugs of FALLOUT

How STARFIELD Made Me Miss The Bugs of FALLOUT Writing on Games

20K views - 2 years ago

Bethesda's Intro Problem Is Getting Worse With Starfield

Bethesda's Intro Problem Is Getting Worse With Starfield Writing on Games

41K views - 2 years ago

How Save Scumming Makes Baldur's Gate 3 Better ⁽ᶠᵒʳ ᵐᵉ⁾

How Save Scumming Makes Baldur's Gate 3 Better ⁽ᶠᵒʳ ᵐᵉ⁾ Writing on Games

22K views - 2 years ago

A Personal, In-Depth Review of Armored Core 6

A Personal, In-Depth Review of Armored Core 6 Writing on Games

116K views - 2 years ago

Armored Core 6: The In-Depth, Four-Hour, HANDS-ON Preview

Armored Core 6: The In-Depth, Four-Hour, HANDS-ON Preview Writing on Games

71K views - 2 years ago

Why I Enjoy Horizon Forbidden West, Despite Itself

Why I Enjoy Horizon Forbidden West, Despite Itself Writing on Games

27K views - 3 years ago

The System Shock Remake is a Must-Play (Sponsored)

The System Shock Remake is a Must-Play (Sponsored) Writing on Games

19K views - 3 years ago

Why Tears of the Kingdom is DEEPER Than You Think (Examining The Depths)

Why Tears of the Kingdom is DEEPER Than You Think (Examining The Depths) Writing on Games

170K views - 3 years ago

Why Tears of the Kingdom's Empty Space is So Important

Why Tears of the Kingdom's Empty Space is So Important Writing on Games

69K views - 3 years ago

How Resident Evil 4 Brings Out the Horror of John Wick

How Resident Evil 4 Brings Out the Horror of John Wick Writing on Games

40K views - 3 years ago

The Armored Core Series: A Newcomer's Journey

The Armored Core Series: A Newcomer's Journey Writing on Games

1M views - 3 years ago

Forspoken (Review): This is a MESS... and I can't tell if I like it

Forspoken (Review): This is a MESS... and I can't tell if I like it Writing on Games

70K views - 3 years ago

The Writing on Games 'Top Five Games of 2022' List

The Writing on Games 'Top Five Games of 2022' List Writing on Games

48K views - 3 years ago

The Existential Nightmare of Fortnite

The Existential Nightmare of Fortnite Writing on Games

257K views - 3 years ago

God of War Ragnarok's Twist Changes Everything (Analysis)

God of War Ragnarok's Twist Changes Everything (Analysis) Writing on Games

20K views - 3 years ago

God of War Ragnarok (Review): The PS5's Biggest Epic to Date

God of War Ragnarok (Review): The PS5's Biggest Epic to Date Writing on Games

40K views - 3 years ago

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is a Big, Dumb Mess

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is a Big, Dumb Mess Writing on Games

51K views - 3 years ago

You Need To Play IMMORTALITY (Analysis)

You Need To Play IMMORTALITY (Analysis) Writing on Games

30K views - 3 years ago

The Last Of Us Part 1 (Review): Fundamentally Different

The Last Of Us Part 1 (Review): Fundamentally Different Writing on Games

42K views - 3 years ago

The Success (and Failure) of Tekken Bloodline

The Success (and Failure) of Tekken Bloodline Writing on Games

133K views - 3 years ago

Spider-Man Remastered (Analysis): The Best Marvel Release in Years

Spider-Man Remastered (Analysis): The Best Marvel Release in Years Writing on Games

41K views - 3 years ago

The Best Hitman Game You Don't Know About

The Best Hitman Game You Don't Know About Writing on Games

34K views - 3 years ago

What Returning to Dark Souls Taught Me About Elden Ring

What Returning to Dark Souls Taught Me About Elden Ring Writing on Games

935K views - 4 years ago