Throughout most of my video game career, I've been a developer/publisher defender. I've mostly been on their side when it comes to their decisions for their properties. They want to require an online connection? That's their business. They decide to crack down on pirated copies? I'm waving that Go flag at the starting line. The Mass Effect fans who had torches and pitchforks … [Read more...] about Completely Disgusted With Game Developers and Publishers
One Down in the Nerds Gone Platinum Not a Challenge Challenge: Horizon Zero Dawn
I asked to be left alone for Mother's Day weekend, and I spent that time wisely. Wisely as in finished Horizon Zero Dawn, the first of the Not a Challenge Backlog Challenge from the guys at Nerds Gone Platinum. I loved everything about HZD. I understand fully why it received so many GOTY awards, and it certainly deserved them and every nomination. One thing I really don't … [Read more...] about One Down in the Nerds Gone Platinum Not a Challenge Challenge: Horizon Zero Dawn
Backlog Not-a-Challenge Status Report: Almost There with HZD
I have lost weekends to Horizon Zero Dawn. I'd start playing in the afternoon after my chores were done (like I'm sixteen again), and the next thing I'd know, my husband is asking what I want to do about dinner. Then after dinner I'd resume play, only to realize I'm exhausted. What time is it? I just started an hour ago. Oh, it's midnight. Where did that time go? Well, I'll … [Read more...] about Backlog Not-a-Challenge Status Report: Almost There with HZD
One-Line Book Review: The Magos by Dan Abnett
The Summary Limerick There was a magos named Drusher, He wasn't much of a bone crusher. But his brilliant mind, Saved both Eisenhorn and mankind. He and Macks need to get back together before a riot I will usher! The Magos Book Review It's great to have Eisenhorn back, but it's even better that it takes a biology magos to show him where the lines need to be drawn … [Read more...] about One-Line Book Review: The Magos by Dan Abnett
One-Line Book Review: Horus Rising by Dan Abnett
The Summary Limerick There was once a primarch named Horus Who was so beloved, his Luna Wolves all praised him in a chorus. But then [redacted] ruined it all, And you know he's the trigger for the upcoming fall, Which makes me wonder just how much the Emperor is for us. Horus Rising Book Review Dammit, Abnett, why did you have to make Horus so darn likable and so … [Read more...] about One-Line Book Review: Horus Rising by Dan Abnett