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Fallout 3 | Heading Back into the Capital Wasteland
Entry 01: Exploring one of the most influential games I’ve ever played!
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A Few Changes
[Publication Update/Maintenance] I’m tired of not appearing on leaderboards and drive-by commentors, it’s time to remedy both.
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This Free Game Got Me Out of a Depressive Slump | Control I’m Not Coming Back
Some Games Can be Vehicles for Powerful Messages. Give this one a try.
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Video Game Enemies I Could Beat In A Fight*
[List] Ranking video game enemies by how likely I am to beat them in single combat.
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Area 51 | A Neglected Alien Shooter with a Fascinating Background
Marilyn Manson and John Romero supply their talents in this alien-infested title, but what else is there to uncover in Area 51?
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5 Ideas To Revitalise The FPS Genre
[Quick Read] First-Person Shooters are in a slump, here are 5 ways to pull the genre out.
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A Cup of Joe Blog | A Journey into Madness... Games & Comics!
Week 18 | Chatting about a recent journey to one of the largest comic/gaming book stores in North Texas: Madness Games & Comics
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A Cup of Joe Blog | A Day at the Dallas Museum of Art
Week 17 | Chatting about a recent trip to the Dallas Museum of Art and recent games I've been playing!
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Quick Read: No Man's Sky Made Space Fun Again
[Midweek Read] Showing my appreciation as Hello Games' spectacular achievement turns 10.
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The Gamer Dad's Guide to Healthy Screen Time
Why Kids Need More Than Screen Time Limits and... Why to game with your kid!
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Gears of War [X360]
Blast from the past. A look back at an earlier review from November 2006...
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Review:Love is a Demon(PC) - Devilishly good adventure
Over the years we got many games covering dating topic. Some were serious and some had funny aproach. How is with Love is a Demon? Let's find out!
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A Cup of Joe Blog | A Plane-Spotting Morning and Recent Games
Week 16 | Chatting about a recent trip to Dallas Love Field Airport, and taking a look at some recent games I've been playing!
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Review: Max Savage(PC) - Epic space adventure
Over years we got many games that tried to fill the lack after big games. It's the same with the game Max Savage trying to be next Wing Commander. It succeed? Or it's supernova? Let's find out!
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A Collaborative Article on Immersive Experiences in Video Games
Exploring the power of immersion in video games — featuring the incredible game writers on Substack!
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What It Was Like To Play Half-Life 9,381 Days Ago
Back in the Summer of 2000 I downloaded and played tons of PC game demos to try out.
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What It Was Like To Play Half-Life 9,381 Days Ago
Back in the Summer of 2000 I downloaded and played tons of PC game demos to try out.
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Fallout 4 | My Top Five Photogenic and Peaceful Locations in the Commonwealth Wasteland
Entry 06: Searching for the most photogenic and peaceful spots to relax in a post-apocalyptic Commonwealth!
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Review: Desktop Explorer(PC) - Login to great spooky adventure
Over 100,000 wishlist on Steam... Are we having another hit? Or Desktop Explorer is overhyped? Let's find out!
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The Road Between Dice and a Map
The Story of Our First Dungeons & Dragons Campaign and the Memories It Created
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A Bizarre Horror Staple For Dreamcast
[Casual Review/Anecdote] A look at the odd Dreamcast horror title: Blue Stinger.
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A Cup of Joe Blog | Another Aspect of Physical Media, Recent and Upcoming Games
Week 15 | Chatting about the books, magazines, gaming guides, and collector's editions of gaming that matter too, as well as taking a look at my recent and upcoming games!
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My Opinion On This Game Did A 180
[Anecdote/Casual Review] The Sega Saturn's mascot 'platformer.'
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Review: SnekromancY(PC) - Return of the classic in the new way
In recent years we received many remakes and remasters of famous games... But what if we rebuilt classic into different genre? Are we having another hit? Or failure? Let's find out!
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System Shock 2 Review
Corerunner by Felix Roth-July 3, 2026
A brilliant commercial disappointment
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On Game Collectors And My Sega Saturn 'Collection'
[Midweek Read] A look at my Sega Saturn library and why I reject the collector label.
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Introducing Rock's Game Review Rubric
A simple framework for clearer video game reviews. Rock’s Game Review Rubric helps reviewers Rate, Reflect, and Recommend with more transparency.
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You've Never Played Sonic The Hedgehog (On The Master System)
[Retro Review] Reviewing Sonic The Hedgehog... in 8-Bit.
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Dante's Inferno | Leaping Into the Depths of Hell
Pushing the limits of creativity through the miasma of eternal damnation in this God of War competitor!
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The Worlds that Follow Us into Our Dreams
A look at gaming, dreams, nightmares, and the surprising creativity hidden inside a gamer's sleeping mind.
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Extracting MARATHON's Greatest Secret - a Full Review
It's More Simple Than You Might Think...
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Review: Alien: Isolation(PC) - Timeless horror
We just got first trailer of Alien Isolation 2 at Summer Game Fest, but how is holding up the first game after 12 years from premiere? Let's find out!
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007 First Light Is Incredible
[Modern Review] Patrick Gibson's Bond delivers the best game I've played in ages.
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The Emotional Impacts of Detroit: Become Human
Finding humanity through the eyes of three artificial protagonists in the immersive experience of Detroit: Become Human!
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Review: Ritualis: Summoner Simulator(PC) - A magical work simulator
We got Supermarket simulator, Tavern simulator and even Trading Card Store Simulator but what about playing as summoner? Let's find out!