I get to make a game of the year list too! This was a pretty big year for me, and I’ve got a lot to talk about, so strap in! Please don’t hate my choices.
Author: Michael Hoskins
The Legend of Korra Review: Honorable
It’s still a sad fact of the video game industry that most games based on pre-existing licenses are terrible. For every Batman: Arkham Asylum or South Park: The Stick Of Truth, you get a Robocop or a Rambo. That’s because, usually, developers of these licensed games are not given enough time or money to actually make a quality video game. So what happens when you give a pre-existing license to Platinum Games, a developer that’s notorious for making good games even with a short deadline and a low budget? Well…
Hyrule Warriors Review: A New Dynasty
When I first saw the trailer for Hyrule Warriors in a Nintendo Direct, I had no idea what to make of it. It was The Legend of Zelda, my favorite series, mixed with Dynasty Warriors of all things. Not that I have a problem with Dynasty Warriors – the combination just seemed so… random. But I figured, hey, it might be a fun, fanservice-filled waste of time to whet fans’ appetites for the actual Wii U Zelda game. Thankfully, I was a little off on that assumption. It wasn’t just some cash-grabbing combination of two unrelated franchises, but a labor of love that expertly blends the two styles into one fantastic experience
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review: Not So Amazing
Beenox is an extremely fascinating company to me.
Fighting Is Magic: Tribute Edition Review: Not Just A One Trick Pony
My Little Pony: Fighting Is Magic should not exist.
Introducing: A New Staff Member!
Hello. My name is Michael Hoskins, and I like video games. In fact, I like video games so much, I decided to apply for a writing position at this very website, and as fate would have it, I got the gig. I’m here to tell you a little bit about myself, and perhaps I’ll be able to persuade you into reading some of my future works as well.
