Category: Gaming
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The Importance of the GOG Preservation Program
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in GamingAs someone who has been spending a lot of their spare time studying, playing, and buying older games, I’m experiencing the challenges of accessing certain titles first-hand. In most cases, I can purchase the games in my wishlist without having to jump through any hoops. Steam has an impressive amount of titles and Microsoft’s continued…
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Pillars of Eternity: A CRPG Masterclass
In 2012, video game studio Obsidian Entertainment underwent financial difficulties following the abrupt cancellation of their then-current development project. The studio that launched successes such as Fallout: New Vegas and Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords had hit an unexpected run of bad luck, and hesitantly turned to Kickstarter to…
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Thoughts on Shadow of the Erdtree
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in GamingThere is an unrivaled beauty to Gravesite Plain, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC’s beginning location. The sprawling hills form a sea of lush, orange grass and ghostly graves. We’ve essentially washed up on the outskirts of the underworld, and yet you can’t help but feel enchanted by its golden landscape. The intimidating mountainside that…
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Starfield: The Vulture
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in GamingI was pretty late to playing Skyrim’s Creation Club content. Honestly, I never really gave it a shot when it was released. It wasn’t until years later when the Anniversary Edition – containing all of Bethesda’s official “Creations” bundled in a single package – became available that I decided to go for it. Maybe I…
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Starfield: The Starjacker
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in GamingStarfield’s latest update brings forth the Trackers Alliance as a joinable faction. Previously, the group had a hollow existence in the universe, as they were often mentioned but seldom involved in gameplay. To be recruited into the Alliance, you’ll need to complete “The Starjacker”, an introductory mission that provides the player with an idea of…
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Starfield’s June Update: Bounties and Creations
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in GamingLast month, I covered Starfield’s May update and applauded Bethesda for moving the game in the right direction. I also admitted that it would take a lot more to keep me engaged. To my surprise, another substantial update has been released, and things are looking even brighter for the space shooter – but there’s a…