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By Michael J. Vowles Posted on February 11, 2019

Spyro: Reignited

My memories of playing the original Spyro games are some of the fondest of my childhood. When the news broke that the first three in the series were being remastered … Continue reading Spyro: Reignited

Categories: GamesTags: Dragon, Games, Gaming, Review, Spyro
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 18, 2019June 10, 2020

My Favorite Titles

When I was ten years old, my schoolteacher gave a lesson on writing stories. I have this distinct memory of her asking us to think about what makes a good … Continue reading My Favorite Titles

Categories: Books, Drama, Games, Movies, Music, WritingTags: Art, Books, Film, Literature, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on January 16, 2019

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 4 – American Venom (Spoilers)

When I set out to blog about Red Dead Redemption 2 I had no idea I was writing a quartet. This game is so vast and layered that more and … Continue reading Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 4 – American Venom (Spoilers)

Categories: Games, WritingTags: Games, Gaming, Red Dead Redemption, Western, Wild West, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 22, 2018December 22, 2018

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 3 – Cruel, Cruel World (Spoilers)

To continue my series of Red Dead Redemption 2 posts, I’d like to examine the plot and characters in greater detail. You can click here for my review of the gameplay … Continue reading Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 3 – Cruel, Cruel World (Spoilers)

Categories: Games, WritingTags: Games, Gaming, Red Dead Redemption, Western, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 2- The Last Days of the Old West (Spoilers)

In my spoiler-free gameplay review of Red Dead Redemption 2 I made the claim that it contained the best story I had ever experienced in a game, surpassing even the likes … Continue reading Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 2- The Last Days of the Old West (Spoilers)

Categories: GamesTags: Games, Gaming, Red Dead Redemption, Western, Writing
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on December 2, 2018December 2, 2018

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 1 (No Spoilers)

I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited for the release of a game as I was for Red Dead Redemption 2. I played the first one in the summer … Continue reading Red Dead Redemption 2 Review Part 1 (No Spoilers)

Categories: GamesTags: Gaming, Red Dead Redemption, Review, Western
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on July 12, 2018

How Detroit: Become Human Put an End to my Gaming Slump

I was hesitant about the idea that Detroit: Become Human would be the title that broke my gaming slump. I’m also hesitant to spend full price on any AAA game … Continue reading How Detroit: Become Human Put an End to my Gaming Slump

Categories: GamesTags: Games, Gaming, Review, Science fiction
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

Cross-Atlantic Co-Op with my American Roommate – A Way Out

When I first saw footage of A Way Out at 2017’s e3 showcase, I was instantly sold on the idea. I felt like I had been waiting a long time … Continue reading Cross-Atlantic Co-Op with my American Roommate – A Way Out

Categories: GamesTags: Games, Gaming, Review
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on June 24, 2018

Cross-Atlantic Co-Op with my American Roommate – Vermintide

Even though I haven’t been playing my trademark single player RPG’s as much this year, I’ve still found time for a little gaming. I don’t play quite like I used … Continue reading Cross-Atlantic Co-Op with my American Roommate – Vermintide

Categories: GamesTags: Games, Gaming, Warhammer
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on March 17, 2018

8 Games I Miss On The Original Xbox

Y’all should know at this point that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and its sequel are my favorite games of all time. However I won’t be including them … Continue reading 8 Games I Miss On The Original Xbox

Categories: GamesTags: Games, Gaming, Nostalgia, Xbox
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 25, 2017

Horizon: Zero Dawn’s Frozen Wilds DLC Is Beautiful

Horizon: Zero Dawn is my game of the year. There’s no other game of 2017 I’ve enjoyed anywhere near as much. I got it on March 1st and within a … Continue reading Horizon: Zero Dawn’s Frozen Wilds DLC Is Beautiful

Categories: GamesTags: 2017, Art, Games, Horizon Zero Dawn, Science fiction, Yellowstone
By Michael J. Vowles Posted on November 7, 2017

Is Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Worth Your Money?

In my Wolfenstein: The New Order review I wrote about how I was initially drawn to the game because of an Amazon Prime TV series called The Man in the High Castle. … Continue reading Is Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Worth Your Money?

Categories: GamesTags: Games, Gaming, Review, Wolfenstein

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