The Best Reveals from 2023’s Summer Gaming Events
After the death of E3, summer gaming showcases have evolved and so has my coverage of them. So here’s a snapshot of the 10 best reveals I saw from all of the 2023 summer gaming showcases.
The 2022 Backlog Awards, Pt. 2
After an initial attempt to rank the 10 best games I played this year, here’s the second half of the 2022 Backlog Awards covering my personal top 5 games of the year.
Destiny 2: Forsaken review
Destiny 2: Forsaken does so many things right — its storytelling model, updated weapons system, and long-term grind make it the best version of Destiny 2.
Halo 4 review
343 Industries tackled an enormous challenge with Halo 4, and they managed to step around Bungie’s footprints to blaze a new path for the franchise.
The Dangers of Passive Storytelling
Why do we lose interest in games we love? Can we ever get back to the "honeymoon phase" of wonder? It all comes down to the dangers of passive storytelling.
Halo 3: ODST review
As a follow-up to Halo 3, Bungie chose to avoid making another sequel and instead built a very different experience in Halo 3: ODST.
Halo 3 review
As the finale of the original Halo trilogy, Halo 3 secured the franchise's (and Bungie’s) legacy as one of the biggest names is gaming.
The 25 Greatest Games of All Time
In honor of the magazine’s 300th issue, Game Informer announced their 300 greatest games of all time...which inspired me to figure out my own list.
Halo 2 review
Halo 2 comes out of the gates swinging, offering oft-requested gameplay additions and significant depth to the lore of the Halo-verse.
Halo: Combat Evolved review
Even after more than 16 years, there’s something magical about Halo: Combat Evolved. And there is still no comparison to Bungie’s mastery of the FPS genre.
Halo: Reach review
As Bungie's swan song in this franchise, Halo: Reach shows the onset of the Human-Covenant War, and the game leverages its characters and tone perfectly
Why I'm Walking Out on Destiny 2
The things that gave Destiny its longevity and personality have been gutted. While, I appreciate the polish and technical mastery in Destiny 2, but it’s magic is gone.