I couldn't think of anything clever to write for the subhead so just pretend something witty is written here. I was in the mood for something different the other day and so I decided to try out a game in the Metroidvania genre. The only Metroidvania type of game I’ve ever played is Star Wars … Continue reading Axiom Verge Review
Author: Tim Colegate
Mass Effect Review
Third time's the charm. I distinctly remember playing Mass Effect for the first time. I was in college and a few of my friends were hanging out in my dorm room and I decided that that was the time to play Mass Effect. I booted it up and finished the very first mission on the … Continue reading Mass Effect Review
Death’s Door Review
My little crow. I almost didn’t buy Death’s Door. I had pre-ordered the game after seeing its E3 trailer but I got cold feet as the release date got closer. The reason I had second thoughts was that it was looking increasingly likely that Death’s Door was going to be another indie game that embraced … Continue reading Death’s Door Review
Resident Evil Village Review
And now for something different. Since I’ve been lucky enough to have gathered a somewhat sizable audience by now (at least one that’s bigger than I ever thought it’d be), I feel like we should be honest with each other. I usually do not play horror games and the reason is quite simple: I scare … Continue reading Resident Evil Village Review
A Farewell to Scores
Pour one out. I’ve decided to provide you all with a quick update before I (finally) begin reviewing games again. Let’s get to the point, shall we? I will no longer be putting scores at the end of my reviews. I could go on and on about how scores only divide people and lead to … Continue reading A Farewell to Scores
Game of the Year 2020
Take My Heart. Video Version can be found here. Hello again and welcome back to the Pretendies! Last time, I highlighted nine games which I thought deserved some praise. Now it’s time to give out the biggest award of them all: the Game of the Year Award. You may be asking yourself: you know, why … Continue reading Game of the Year 2020
The Games I’ve Played This Year of the Year Awards 2020
It was a pretty good year for gaming, all things considered. Video version can be found here. Hello one and all and welcome to the Games I’ve Played This Year of the Year Awards 2020. I’m your host, the Pretend Gamer, and I’m here today to dole out awards to the best games I played … Continue reading The Games I’ve Played This Year of the Year Awards 2020
The Pretend Gamer in 2021
New year, new reviews. Hello everybody and welcome to 2021! I’m the Pretend Gamer and I wanted to take a moment to say hello. In case you missed it, I have quite a few new subscribers on YouTube (thank you to my subscribers both old and new by the way) so I thought I would … Continue reading The Pretend Gamer in 2021
Microsoft Has a Bug Problem
And no, an exterminator can't fix it. Author's Note: Video version can be found here. In case you missed it, Microsoft is buying ZeniMax Media (and all of its associated studios including the well-known Bethesda Game Studios) for $7.5 billion. This is just the latest in a long line of gaming acquisitions that began in … Continue reading Microsoft Has a Bug Problem
I Can’t Stop Playing Ghost of Tsushima
Please send help. Author's Note: Video version can be found here. As the title blatantly says, I can’t stop playing Ghost of Tsushima on the PS4. I have been thoroughly and completely sucked into its world. No, in case you’re wondering, I have not finished it yet and thus I can’t give a whole review … Continue reading I Can’t Stop Playing Ghost of Tsushima
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