James O'Connor Jul 23, 2018. 5 minute read
Octopath Traveler review
Yes, it’s about an eight out of ten.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Jul 20, 2017. 6 minute read
It’s not too late to get into Destiny
There's a reason the MMO still has so many devoted players, years after its release.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Jul 5, 2017. 9 minute read
Austin Wintory on composing Absolver, a game about ‘friendship through fighting’
The Grammy-nominated composer behind Journey and Banner Saga opens up about the close-knit world of music and games.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Jun 6, 2017. 5 minute read
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia review
You can't make your soldiers kiss in this one, but it's still a good time.
READ MORE >James O'Connor May 16, 2017. 4 minute read
Puyo-Puyo Tetris is an esport you can play against yourself
How Puyo-Puyo Tetris coaches you to excellence
READ MORE >James O'Connor May 3, 2017. 6 minute read
Little Nightmares I have had
The nightmares we get when we're kids tend to stick with us, but how do they stack up against Tarsier's new platformer?
READ MORE >James O'Connor Mar 22, 2017. 6 minute read
Nier: Automata review impressions
Nier-ly there.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Mar 10, 2017. 6 minute read
Tired game tropes that Zelda: Breath of the Wild made me love again
Degradable weapons? Hunting and crafting? So much of Breath of the Wild could've rung hollow, but instead the game gets them exactly right.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Feb 20, 2017. 5 minute read
Five Games That Improved by Including Other Retro Games
Modern games can do more than show us what's new; they can also reintroduce us to the classics.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Feb 3, 2017. 6 minute read
Three Quick Ways to Change Your Relationship with Games in 2017
We all need a refresh.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Jan 31, 2017. 4 minute read
Running Away from Resident Evil
What it's like to be drawn, irresistibly, to something that stresses you the hell out.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Jan 10, 2017. 9 minute read
Talking Games with Psychologist Laura Crawford
This psychologist frequently consults with AAA games on the psychology behind their players' preferences.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Dec 20, 2016. 5 minute read
The Last Guardian review
A boy and his beast.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Dec 7, 2016. 5 minute read
The Most Disquieting Parts of Pokemon Sun and Moon
The Pokemon series has always had a dark side, but this latest installment might be its most unsettling to date.
READ MORE >James O'Connor Nov 17, 2016. 7 minute read
Please Buy Titanfall 2
This isn't an ad from the marketing team. This is a request from a passionate player who knows his shooters.
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