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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LEGO Harry Potter Collection Review
Oct 21, 2024
For many, the Harry Potter series wasn’t just a collection of books or movies, it was a gateway to a world of magic, wonder, and a healthy dose of childhood wonder. LEGO Harry Potter Collection, a remaster of the beloved LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 which originally released in 2010 and 2011, respectively. takes players on a nostalgic romp through Hogwarts and beyond, reliving iconic moments with the charm and sharp wit that LEGO games are known for, even as later books and films got darker in tone. LEGO Harry Potter Collection is simply great, and whether it’s your first time or you’re returning to the school grounds, there’s no better time than now.
Until Dawn (2024) Review
Oct 18, 2024
Nine years ago, Until Dawn offered a unique blend of choose-your-own-adventure storytelling and cheesy teen horror. The PlayStation 4 exclusive captivated audiences with its branching narrative and the constant threat of losing your favorite (or least favorite) character to a gruesome demise. Now, in 2024, developer Ballistic Moon takes over for Supermassive Games to revisit the game in a remake for the current generation. Unfortunately, Until Dawn (2024) doesn’t justify its own existence over the unarguably superior Until Dawn (2015).
MechWarrior 5: Clans Review
Oct 16, 2024
While it might be slightly confusing, the series has been known to have multiple games bearing the same number in the game’s title, but doing very different things with the subtitle. With this, MechWarrior 5: Clans is not an expansion or DLC to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, it is a game that stands on its own over its sandboxy predecessor. And let me tell you, MechWarrior is back in a big way. Piranha Games have made an authentic MechWarrior game that’s true to the series and befitting of the BattleTech lore. MechWarrior 5: Clans demand strategy and tactics, else you’ll be killed or go bankrupt. While it asks a lot of you, there’s nothing else like it.
Mouthwashing Review
Oct 15, 2024
Mouthwashing is game about being comfortable with the uncomfortable. The characters are complex, intriguing, and psychologically unnerving to interact with. There’s a persistent level of creep where you can’t tell truth from fiction, and the taste that’s left when the credits roll are sure to linger. Mouthwashing gave me one of my favorite experiences of the year by showing that guilt is a heavy burden, and we have to live with the choices we make; Wrong Organ’s sophomore outing operates at the varsity level.
SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Review
Oct 14, 2024
SteelSeries has been a dominant force in the mechanical keyboard arena for years, and the Apex Pro line has been a cornerstone of their success. With the release of the Apex Pro Gen 3, they’re aiming to refine the formula that made the previous generations so popular, and succeed with dramatic effect. With OmniPoint 3.0 using new Hall Effect switches, GG Quickset, and an OLED smart display, the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 reigns supreme.
Age of Mythology: Retold Review
Oct 11, 2024
For over 20 years, Age of Mythology holds a special place in many real-time strategist’s hearts, but it’s oft-forgotten when compared to the Age of Empires series. In 2014, Age of Mythology saw an “Extended Edition” that modernized it somewhat, but a proper “Definitive Edition” is what were what fans were after. Unlike the recent Age of Empires remasters, Age of Mythology: Retold is a full-on remake that warrants a higher price point that admittedly has less campaigns, but no shortage of game to play. This spin-off from the Age of Empires series brought the fantastical world of Greek, Norse, Atlantis, and Egyptian mythology to life. Age of Mythology: Retold once again recaptures the magic for a new generation, while offering veterans a return to a beloved classic with an remade look.
Ara: History Untold Review
Oct 09, 2024
Ara: History Untold from Oxide Games is an interesting experiment, with room to improve, and I hope it does. It’s a 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) strategy game that attempts to rewrite the genre with a unique blend of familiar mechanics and ambitious innovations. While Ara boasts a beautiful presentation and some truly inspired ideas, its execution stumbles with an overcomplicated crafting system and a lack of depth in certain areas, though the redemption arc for this will be fun to watch. As it stands today, Ara: History Untold is a demanding 4X game that can’t keep up with its own exigency.
Parcel Corps Review
Oct 08, 2024
Remember the rush of chaining tricks in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater or the frantic thrill of navigating a chaotic city just-in-time in Crazy Taxi? Billy Goat Entertainment’s new bike messenger delivery game Parcel Corps, throws those beloved elements into a blender, adds a generous dash of wacky humor, and pours out a refreshingly nostalgic concoction. Strap on your helmet, grip the handlebars, and prepare to weave through bustling city on your trusty bike, all while dodging pedestrians, and the ever-present pressure of a ticking clock to deliver packages for a cast of truly bizarre characters. Parcel Corps is a lighthearted delivery-focused game with a modicum of repetition, but the things that happen in-between delivery points is where you’ll have the most fun.
Frostpunk 2 Review
Oct 07, 2024
The icy grip tightens again, this time not with a brutal constriction, but with a masterful evolution. Frostpunk 2 is the highly anticipated sequel from 11 bit studios that throws out the blueprints and rewrites the rules of survival. You’ll spend hours braving the elements, managing resources, and leading people on a desperate odyssey of survival. Frostpunk 2 is a breathtaking experience that surpasses its predecessor in nearly every way, giving you chilling choices to make and never any time to thaw out.
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Review
Oct 04, 2024
Nearly a year and a half since the release of Diablo IV, the first expansion Vessel of Hatred has finally arrived. It is more than just a new campaign centered around Mephisto, it brings with it the “2.0 Patch” that revamps the core game, changes difficulties, and starts a new season. This is a beefy expansion that has something for everyone, and a stronger emphasis for playing groups with the new co-op modes with The Dark Citadel and the Kurast Undercity. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred continues the compelling story, adds a new class, a new region, and expands on the endgame wonderfully that’s not to be missed.
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) Review
Oct 03, 2024
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is simply great. It’s forward thinking in terms of its “multi-platform” approach to offer a seamless experience across multiple systems with its dual dongles. It’s also has fantastic audio quality and customization. The redesign of this headset looks and feels refreshing as a result. Turtle Beach has been building up to the what the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is, and that’s offering something premium in build and quality that truly delivers.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review
Oct 02, 2024
To be honest, I didn’t “get” Dead Rising when I originally played it on the Xbox 360. It wasn’t until Dead Rising 2 released where things clicked for me, and I ultimately ended up revisiting the first game to finally finish it. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a healthy dose of nostalgia mixed with lots of new additions like new voicework for survivors, auto-saves to smooth over progression, and a modern control scheme to be more than just a face lift. While remastering Dead Rising wasn’t the most necessary, it has been 18 years since the original release and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is now a modern classic, made timeless.
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