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merritt k Jun 19, 2019. 2 minute read

Destiny 2 Eververse Changes Coming This Fall

Destiny 2 is a game as much about dressing up your robot space wizard as it is about blasting other space wizards that came from the moon. And like any game that assigns stats to different pieces of equipment, there’s a tension between looks and effectiveness. Do I want to use…

merritt k Jun 14, 2019. 4 minute read

7 Games You Might Have Missed At E3

My first E3 has come and gone and I am ready to die. Before I do, though, I thought I’d let you know about some of the games I saw that may have flown under your radar. More Like This: A New Bloodborne and 4 Other Titles From Software Should…

merritt k Jun 7, 2019. 1 minute read

Nintendo E3 2019: Link’s Awakening Trailer, Details, & Gameplay

Nintendo isn’t doing a live press conference at this year’s E3. However, they do have a booth on the show floor and will be streaming previews of new games. One of these titles is Link’s Awakening, a remake of the Game Boy Legend of Zelda title from 1993. Link’s Awakening — What…

merritt k Jun 6, 2019. 1 minute read

Nintendo E3 2019: Luigi’s Mansion 3 Trailer, Details, & Gameplay

Nintendo isn’t showing a new mainline Mario game at E3 this year, unless you count Super Mario Maker 2. However, they are giving Mario’s brother a place in the spotlight with Luigi’s Mansion 3 (working title). Luigi’s Mansion 3 — What We Know We first heard of Luigi’s Mansion 3 back in September of 2018, when…

merritt k Jun 5, 2019. 2 minute read

Pokemon Sword and Shield — New Pokemon, Legendaries

Today’s Pokemon Direct gave us a bunch more details on the upcoming Pokemon Sword and Shield. Among these are several new Pokemon, including the reveal of the Legendary Mascots for the games. With the already-revealed starters Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble, this brings the number of confirmed new Pokemon in Sword and…

merritt k Jun 5, 2019. 1 minute read

Nintendo E3 2019: Super Mario Maker 2 Trailer, Details, & Gameplay

Nintendo’s already shown us a lot of Super Mario Maker 2, and the game is slated to release in few a few weeks, on June 28. But the company will likely have more information in their stream at E3, and the game will be available to play on the show floor.…

merritt k Jun 4, 2019. 3 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – June 4, 2019

Welcome to the Season of Opulence in Destiny 2! The new expansion just launched with its new mode, The Menagerie, and a whole host of other changes. That’s far from all we’ve got on the Destiny 2 docket, though. Literally everything is happening this week, so let’s get right into it. More…

merritt k Jun 4, 2019. 2 minute read

Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Leak — New Expansion, Collector’s Edition

It looks like the next Destiny 2 expansion is going to back us back to the moon. Dataminers on r/raidsecrets have discovered information in the newest update for the PC version of the game. It indicates the Fall 2019 expansion for Destiny 2 will be titled Shadowkeep, and that it takes place…

merritt k May 30, 2019. 5 minute read

I Covered My Entire Body in Gamer Goo

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard about Gamer Goo. I was at home, tweeting about Gamer Goo. https://twitter.com/merrittk/status/962805003957276673 The jokes soon dried up like so much Goo in a Gamer’s hand. But unbeknownst to me, Gamer Goo quietly persisted, partnering with big names in gaming like…

merritt k May 28, 2019. 2 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – May 27, 2019

The Season of Opulence is almost here in Destiny 2, and Bungie has dropped a whole lot of information on us. So let’s get right into it — here’s everything you need to know for this week in Destiny 2. More Like This: The Best PVE Weapons in Destiny 2 Destiny 2…

merritt k May 24, 2019. 2 minute read

9 Pokemon That Are My Sons Whom I Am Very Proud Of

Years ago, I found myself playing the role of a Pokemon gym leader at a convention. My duties as part of this unofficial Pokemon League included taking on challengers, being overly dramatic, and awarding those who bested me with the badges we’d made. All gym leaders have a theme, and…

merritt k May 20, 2019. 3 minute read

4 Potential Video Game Adaptations of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

I can’t stop thinking about I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. It’s the funniest sketch series I’ve seen in years, and with only six episodes eighteen minutes long each, I’ve watched the entire thing multiple times now. But it’s not enough. I need to exorcise this thing or pretty…

merritt k May 20, 2019. 2 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – May 20, 2019

Season of Opulence is getting closer and closer in Destiny 2. And my Warlock is ready — I hit 700 a couple of weeks ago, have a full auto Go Figure, and thanks to Xur this week, am rocking a pair of hideous but powerful Geomag Stabilizers. Want to know…

merritt k May 16, 2019. Less than a minute

Mischief Makers: A Review

merritt k May 13, 2019. 3 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – May 13, 2019

It’s been a pretty wild week in Destiny 2. Bungie dropped not one, but two surprise quests on players. They also announced the existence of a new raid to launch alongside the upcoming Season of Opulence. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get right into it. Here’s what you need to…

merritt k May 6, 2019. 4 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – May 6, 2019

Got Arbalest in Destiny 2 yet? Well, if not you’d better hustle — the Revelry ends tomorrow on the weekly reset. But a Guardian’s work is never done, so here’s everything you need to know about Destiny 2 updates and events for the week of May 6, 2019. More Like This: Destiny 2…

merritt k May 1, 2019. 5 minute read

Ranking the Cast of Mortal Kombat 11 By How Much They Remind Me of My Dad

Mortal Kombat 11 has been out for a week now, and the competitive scene is starting to firm up. As players determine the tier rankings of each character, I have embarked on a ranking project of my own: figuring out which of the male characters of MK11 is most like my dad. My…

merritt k Apr 29, 2019. 2 minute read

Mortal Kombat 11 Tournament Variations Guide – How to Set Tournament Variations, Ranked Play

Mortal Kombat 11 provides plenty of customization for players. From cosmetics to abilities, the game gives you a ton of control over how you play. But to make things simpler for competitive play, the game restricts you to one of two variations per character. If you’re looking to play in Ranked…

merritt k Apr 29, 2019. 3 minute read

This Week in Destiny 2: Events, Updates, Ascendant Challenge – April 29, 2019

We’re pulling into the final stretch of The Revelry in Destiny 2, guardians! Been there, done that? Well, let’s check out what’s new this week in Destiny 2. We’ve got everything you need to know about Destiny 2 updates, events, and the Ascendant Challenge for April 29, 2019. Even with the…

merritt k Apr 26, 2019. 4 minute read

How to Beat Kronika in Mortal Kombat 11 – Tips, Strategy, Best Ending

Kronika is the final boss of Mortal Kombat 11 — whether you play the full story campaign or just one of the classic Towers. Unless you’re only playing online, you’re probably going to have to face her eventually. And you should! The story mode is fantastic. But Kronika won’t make…