A Master List for all the awesome people who joined in the Friends of the Site in January!
Friends of the Site January 2023 // Master List
Play This Demo // Pacific Drive
Ironwood Studios’ new survival game, Pacific Drive, captivates with immersive gameplay, scavenging mechanics, and intriguing narrative set in Pacific Northwest.
On Deck // Kingdoms Eighties
The Kingdom franchise has been around for several years now. A 2D side scroller resource management sim was first released back in 2015. It gained a ton of popularity for its simplicity and addictive gameplay. I definitely enjoyed each of the released games but never played them all long enough to beat them. They were... Continue Reading →
New World Update // Season 4 // Eternal Frost
In 2023, New World has been a relaxing escape, especially during Season 3 and the new expansion, Rise of the Angry Earth. The addition of the flail weapon and mounts enhanced gameplay. A weekly ritual of gaming and podcasting has provided welcome consistency.
Tired Update // Happy New Year! // 1/4/2024
Hello everyone! It's time for another Tired Update! Per usual, it's been a while since the last post, but a lot has changed in the last few months. So let's get into it. Last year I moved into a much smaller place for a while. I thought I could get back on track with many... Continue Reading →
Alan Wake II // Chapter 2 Thoughts
Here we are, finally, Chapter 2 is completed. Returning to Cauldron Lake searching for a zombified Nightingale proved to be a wild trip. First, I know Alan Wake is a part of the Control universe, so I feel like I have been searching for anything that might connect the two in this game. Chapter 2... Continue Reading →
Mini Book Reviews // 2023
I just recently started getting back into reading books consistently. In 2022 I read over 15 books, but when this new year rolled around, it took me a while to pick some new up. At this point though, I've read 3 books! This seems like such a small number, which is it for me, but... Continue Reading →
Assassin’s Creed Mirage // First Thoughts
I've been looking forward to a comeback for Assassin's Creed, and I think Mirage might be it. Assassin's Creed is one of my favorite game franchises. I've been a diehard fan for many, many years. I've played all the mainline games, outside of Rogue (I dunno why), and have enjoyed them all. For me though,... Continue Reading →
Alan Wake II // Chapter 1 Thoughts
The writer details their experience playing the sequel to their favorite game, "Alan Wake", 13 years after the original game's release. They introduce the new protagonist, Saga Anderson, who introduces an intriguing game mechanic known as the Mind Place. The author emphasizes a few plot developments and expresses their love for the game's characters, mechanics, and nostalgic references to the original installment. They encourage others to try it and share their impressions.
What I Played This Weekend // October 18-19, 2023
My weekend is coming to an end. So what did I play over my two days off? Not much new...
On Deck // Remember Me
Remember Me has been in my backlog for years. I finally played it entirely on the Steam Deck.
The Tired Obsidian 