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About the author: Scott Ellison II

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Scott is a disabled Marine veteran, married to his wife Nicole and has three kids. Scott also has a full-time job with Fastly as the Manager of Tier 3 - CSE. Scott is most well-known for founding, and writing for Saving Content, but you can find his other work on G4@Syfygames (defunct) and GameCritics.com (active).

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Outcast – A New Beginning Review

Mar 14, 2024

Outcast – A New Beginning is the sequel to the 1999 original action adventure. In a lot of ways, the original team at Appeal Studios have made a throwback that is able to introduce new people and welcome back returning players to the series. The inclusion of the jetpack is one of the game’s highlights, and its story and gameplay offers more than enough to see it through. Outcast – A New Beginning is at times janky, it has a lot of charm that’s well worth your time.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Review

Feb 29, 2024

Before embarking on an expedition, there was a tip in my briefing that I should “bring spare parts”, and so I did. I wasn’t fully sure as to why, but halfway through my traversal of a muddy riverbed, the water was too deep to pass. It was here I noticed a spot was accepting a delivery. I was sure that it was looking for something I didn’t have, but it wanted spare parts. Once I surrendered the parts, it built a bridge cross the gap that would have otherwise been impassable. It was such a pleasant surprise to have the game make things slightly easier for me. Expeditions: A MudRunner Game manages to both be a continuation of the off-road simulation series that builds upon prior games, and a complete introduction that’s a fantastic third entry from Saber Interactive.

Islands of Insight Review

Feb 13, 2024

Lunarch Studios has been making games for a while now, but nothing comes close to what they’ve done with Islands of Insight. It’s seriously impressive, and already one of the best games I’ve played this year. Imagine taking the beautiful puzzle worlds of The Talos Principle 2 and The Witness, and you have this game. With an astounding 10,000 puzzles to solve in the game, which is quite the claim, but lives up to it. It’s a seemingly never-ending series of puzzles to solve, and this “shared open-world world puzzle game” is simply marvelous. Islands of Insight embraces the sublime, and is all about the journey, one that I never want to end.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Review

Feb 12, 2024

It feels like WB has been trying to make Suicide Squad “a thing” across two separate movies, and it hasn’t quite stuck. This has now extended into the medium of video games, and yet I can’t say I’ve been won over here either. Rocksteady, the venerable developer of the Batman Arkham series is at the helm; and while they are good at single-player games, they couldn’t capture lightning in a bottle with a game-as-a-service. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a solid game brought down by live service repetition that makes this passable, at best.

Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Controller Review

Feb 08, 2024

I’m a stalwart for official controllers. It takes a lot for me to use anything from a third-party. Now, I’ve certain enjoyed Turtle Beach’s prior offerings like the Recon controller , but it had so many extra features I didn’t really need. It’s well-known that I’m not a fan of wireless… anything, but this feels better than any other controller I’ve used before, to include first-party. The Stealth Ultra is a wireless controller that uses the Xbox styling and suits my every need. I have put this controller through its paces across various genres and platforms. From its design and build quality to its performance and unique features, the Stealth Ultra Controller stands out as a true gaming marvel.

X-Chair X3 A.T.R. Management Chair Review

Jan 15, 2024

The X-Chair X3 A.T.R. Management Chair is a sophisticated and ergonomic marvel that promises to redefine the way we perceive office seating. As a flagship product from X-Chair, a brand known for its commitment to innovation and user comfort, the X3 A.T.R. aims to provide executives, managers, and professionals with an unparalleled seating experience. In this comprehensive review, we will delve into the design, features, comfort, and overall performance of the X-Chair X3 A.T.R. Management Chair to assess whether it lives up to the hype.

Bahnsen Knights Review

Dec 13, 2023

Following Mothmen 1966 and Varney Lake, Bahnsen Knights is the third and final game in the “pixel pulp” series. This trilogy from LCB Game Studio is some of the most fascinating and entertaining games I’ve played in recent memory. They are also a series I will revisit often thanks to their short run times, but mainly for their branching paths and mini-games. While the supernatural element falls flat in a few places, it’s a rare window into relationships and situations not often explored. This series offers a unique blend of visual novel and interactive adventure that’s not to be missed.

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Review

Dec 01, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of audio technology, Audeze (pronounced “odyssey”) is asserting dominance with the Maxwell Wireless headphones. I’m no audiophile, but I know good audio when I hear it. I’ve reviewed lots of brands and headsets over the years, and Audeze is in a different realm compared to its contemporaries. However, from the moment I slipped on the Audeze Maxwell Wireless, I was transported into a sonic realm made me understand wireless audio is great.