Why I Love Open World Games

Growing up I always wanted to be the hero, the one to save the day, the one who risked everything to make things better for everyone. The first time I remember longing for that feeling was watching Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and the Spider-Man cartoon from the 70s. That desire to be […]

Change of Approach

Good Morning, I hope this Wednesday finds all of you well – happy, healthy, and enjoying the arrival of the spring weather. I wanted to address some of the recent events in the news – both from the national scene and from my neck of the woods up here in West Central Wisconsin. This past […]

My DMZ Pitch

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is here along with a robust selection of modes for players to enjoy, chief among those is the brand new mode DMZ. New game modes however, usher in a host of potential bugs and gameplay issues that need to be resolved and DMZ is no different. From overpowered AI […]

Axis Football 2023, What Madden wishes it could be

It’s been 17 years since EA inked an exclusive rights deal with the NFL ensuring that EA Sports is the only publisher of American football games bearing the NFL license and players. Since the exclusive deal, EA has come under fire for pushing out incomplete games, bungled launches on the Xbox 360 and PS3, and […]

Madden NFL 23, WTH?

Whenever I write an article about the Madden NFL Series of games, I always struggle with where to begin the article. Where is the jumping off point? Where do I start writing about the latest installment of the long running franchise in EA’s lineup? Madden NFL 23 has been out for a little over a […]

5 Beginner Tips for Elden Ring

Elden Ring is the first souls game I have ever played. When I reserved the game 6 months ago all that I knew was that it was an RPG and that George R. R. Martin played a large role in developing the lore of the game. When I realized it was a souls game, I […]

Why I love Elden Ring

Before I move into the body of this post, I need to state that I am a first time souls player. I happened into the Souls genre completely by accident. I had no idea Elden Ring was a souls game until after I had pre-purchased the deluxe version for my beloved Xbox Series X several […]

The Star Wars Game We Never Knew We Wanted

Diablo I-III, Grim Dawn, Path of the Exile, Warhammer: Chaosbane, and Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor/Martyr – all members of a genre of games that are addictive and popular. Games scratching the itch of gamers wanting to enjoy a pick up and play, loot and scoot adventure with memorable characters, unique bosses, and can be enjoyed by […]

Madden NFL 21 – Franchise Mode Tips Part III: Defense

“Offense wins games…Defense wins championships.” Paul “Bear” Bryant Having a great offense means nothing if your defense can’t keep your opponent from matching you point for point. Being able to make the big stop on 4th and short or force the game-changing turnover can mean the difference between making the playoffs or watching the playoffs. […]

Madden NFL 21 – Franchise Mode Tips: Part I

When it comes to Franchise Mode in the Madden NFL series of games, there are as many ways to play as there are Madden Fans. Everyone has their own “perfect” way of playing and developing their favorite team, and I’m no exception. My favorite way to play is Owner Mode. Owner Mode allows me to […]