I’m going to start this post with a fake-out conclusion, and then pivot away from it sharply. Let’s see… Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are, on a technical… Read more “Pokémon Scarlet and the Value of Nostalgia (Plus Good Gameplay Fundamentals)”
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FFXIV Patch 6.3 Is Looking Good!
On Friday morning here in the US, the live letter for the upcoming patch 6.3 to Final Fantasy XIV was held. Odd-numbered patches are generally, for raiders,… Read more “FFXIV Patch 6.3 Is Looking Good!”
I’m Playing Dragonflight – Unpacking My Shadowlands Journey and Path Forward
This piece is one I want to start with a big disclaimer right off the bat – more than usual, I’m spitting pure opinion here. I won’t… Read more “I’m Playing Dragonflight – Unpacking My Shadowlands Journey and Path Forward”
Shadowlands Is In The Rear-View (Sort Of)
Shadowlands was a…contentious expansion, would probably be the best way to describe it. With yesterday’s prepatch, updating WoW to 10.0, the game is now Dragonflight, except not… Read more “Shadowlands Is In The Rear-View (Sort Of)”
The Fallout from All Out Was a Brawl Out – Thoughts on Current AEW
All Out 2022 is the first AEW non-joint pay-per-view of this calendar year I didn’t attend in-person. More than that, it’s the first one I didn’t watch… Read more “The Fallout from All Out Was a Brawl Out – Thoughts on Current AEW”
World of Warcraft Dragonflight Launches on November 28th – And A Note About FOMO
Well, they did it. (Tentatively, at least.) Yesterday, Blizzard announced a November 28th launch date for Dragonflight, the 9th expansion to the World of Warcraft. With this… Read more “World of Warcraft Dragonflight Launches on November 28th – And A Note About FOMO”
What Is Convincing Enough To Try An MMO A Second Time?
A topic that I found interesting was sparked by Belghast’s recent entries on trying the New World PTR testing for a massive, game-changing update that addresses a… Read more “What Is Convincing Enough To Try An MMO A Second Time?”
WoW Classic In The Wrath Era – My View On The Pending Launch of WoW’s Most-Played Expansion
WoW Classic gets Wrath of the Lich King, as expected, albeit much sooner than I think a lot of folks expected – next week, just over 3… Read more “WoW Classic In The Wrath Era – My View On The Pending Launch of WoW’s Most-Played Expansion”
A (Slight) Programming Update
It’s been a minute, huh? I basically missed the whole Blaugust train, and after some early thoughts about catching up, just let it roll on past. I… Read more “A (Slight) Programming Update”
A Story-Spoiler Look At Buried Memory, Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.2
Okay, now let’s get into the juicy parts of the patch. Endwalker continues forward with its unique approach to the FFXIV patch design cycle – in gameplay… Read more “A Story-Spoiler Look At Buried Memory, Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.2”
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