Category Archives: Video Games

The Digital Dystopia Descends

Posted on July 2, 2026 by JC

I thought opening this post might be a great opportunity for me to metaphorically dance around about how right I have been proven in the last few weeks on observations I’ve made in a couple of earlier posts. But as … Continue reading →

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No, Time to Die

Posted on May 31, 2026 by JC

This past week has seen the release of the first video game based on the James Bond 007 since 2012’s poorly received 007 Legends. Outside a couples of pastiche novels, it is also the first major piece of media based … Continue reading →

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A Review of Sid Meier’s Memoir!

Posted on April 19, 2026 by JC

Sid Meier’s Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games by Sid Meier, W. W. Norton & Company, October 12th, 2020 Around the time I picked up John Romero’s autobiography, I noticed Sid Meier’s also listed in the recommended section on Amazon. … Continue reading →

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Remakes and Remasters: The Case of Final Fantasy VII

Posted on February 28, 2026 by JC

I’ve shared some observations about video game remakes and remasters including in my post on the games I played in 2023, but I’ve never had a post dedicated to the subject. Something I think still needs to be frequently clarified … Continue reading →

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

Posted on February 8, 2026 by JC

Having finished my playthrough of this game a few weeks ago, I decided my thoughts beyond those I wrote earlier were worth a separate post. As this game has been out for almost a year and has been widely discussed, … Continue reading →

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The Games of 2025

Posted on January 6, 2026 by JC

After last year’s generally bland offerings, I didn’t expect 2025 to be much better but it turned out to be an excellent year for releases. As I noted in the liked post, part of the reason was the expectations for … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Winners of the Game Awards 2014-2025

Posted on December 12, 2025 by JC

A few years ago I wrote a post about on the Best Sim/Strategy category of the Game Awards, where it was clear that little diligence had been put into the nomination process. A few years have passed and little has … Continue reading →

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Review

Posted on October 19, 2025 by JC

A while back I wrote a post discussing the differences between Japanese and Western RPGs which I concluded by stating my firm preference for the latter. Though I have not changed my opinion, this does not mean I won’t play … Continue reading →

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Billy Hudson of The Game Chasers, Rest in Peace

Posted on September 21, 2025 by JC

In late August there was a video posted by Billy Hudson of The Game Chasers from the emergency room. This and a subsequent video indicated he was seriously ill with a brain tumour but he was upbeat and confident to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2

Posted on July 4, 2025 by JC

As I write, it has been almost a month since the Nintendo Switch 2 released worldwide. This was long expected and rumoured but not officially announced until early this year which was likely prompted by increasing media leaks online. Though … Continue reading →

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