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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RetroMania Wrestling Review
Mar 15, 2021
RetroMania Wrestling has been given all the blessings to be the official sequel to 1991’s WWF Wrestlefest. In the thirty years since that game, a lot of superstars have come and gone that could appear here, but don’t. And despite its sequel status, the limited roster keeps it from being larger than life even though it’s filled with notable names. From a visuals and gameplay standpoint, RetroMania Wrestling stands tall; and that should be enough to land the finisher, but it gets too gassed to pull it off.
Taxi Chaos Review
Mar 01, 2021
It’s kind of weird that in 2021 we get a game like Taxi Chaos, where rideshare companies exist and this could’ve been something new and exciting for the genre, such as picking up multiple passengers for different drop-offs. Instead, we get a game that’s trying to be the next Crazy Taxi – yet it fails to do so in any meaningful way. It’s a vibrant, yet soulless and disappointing at recreating the magic that game once had over twenty years ago. Taxi Chaos is hardly ever chaotic, in fact it’s rather orderly. All I want is to go play Crazy Taxi, and that says all you really need to know.
Little Nightmares II Review
Feb 17, 2021
In retrospect, I was too hard on Little Nightmares when I reviewed it four years ago. It wasn’t until my second playthrough, I was finally able to appreciate what that game was doing, and its DLC episodes enhanced the experience. With Little Nightmares II, Tarsier Studios offers more insight to its haunting world by upping the tension and displaying more disturbing behavior at nearly every turn. This is sequel in every respect, and improves upon everything that made the first game so great.
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Review
Feb 04, 2021
Nioh 2 makes the jump from PlayStation 4 to PC in less than a year, which is faster than the time it took for the first game to make the same leap. On PC, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition has several enhancements and improvements over its console counterparts that are superior in every way. Nioh 2 is just like the first in game in being tough as nails – something that Team NINJA is known in offering Dark Souls-like challenge and Diablo-style loot drops. Nioh 2 is refinement wrapped in excellence, as nearly every system and mechanic is improved over its predecessor, making Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition the first must-buy of 2021.
Redout: Space Assault Review
Jan 29, 2021
Change happens. It’s inevitable in most cases. This is especially true in game development, and Redout: Space Assault from 34BigThings is such an example. What started as a massive space combat game for PC, was shelved in favor of a narrower game that would launch on Apple Arcade. It’s been two years since Redout: Space Assault came to iOS, now PC and consoles have their turn to experience it. And the release has not been worth the wait, at least on PC, as it’s disappointing and a bug-ridden mess.
Scott Ellison II’s Top 10 Games of 2020
Dec 31, 2020
I was going to make this the “Top 20 Games of 2020” list, to do a cutesy ’20 for 20′ kind of thing. While that wasn’t a bad idea, and there was more than enough games I would have no problem including, it just felt like cheating. Half the fun of doing these each year is really narrowing down the games that were not only good, but ones I had a deeper connection with while playing. In a year like no other, I’ve determined what are my top 10 games of 2020 that meant.
Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 Review
Dec 18, 2020
Fanatec has just released the CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2, and it is a staggeringly gorgeous wheel to behold. This is the second version of the McLaren GT3 wheel, now reintroduced and compatible with the ClubSport Light Elite Wheel Base, as well as all other current wheel bases. This is a wheel designed for the grand touring style of racing, much like the Formula One wheel was designed, offering a replication of the real thing for home use. This wheel is officially licensed by Xbox, is PlayStation-ready, and just works on PC. This is a serious wheel for hardcore simulation racers, and it takes first on the podium.
Project Wingman Review
Nov 30, 2020
Project Wingman comes from a passionate Ace Combat fan turned game developer, with an overly successful Kickstarter that matches enthusiasm for a series that once lied dormant. In the time Project Wingman was incepted, there was a seventh entry in that famous dogfighting franchise that released, to high praise. As that expert battle entry sunsets with its final DLC release, now’s the perfect time for Project Wingman to come out. The developer, now known as Sector D2 has set out to make Project Wingman a success in its own right, and does so on every front.
Empire of Sin Review
Nov 30, 2020
It was 100 years ago that prohibition began across the United States, and it wouldn’t be abolished for another 13 years later. Romero Games, comprised of industry veterans, two of which form the studio’s namesake aim to put you in control of a criminal empire built on the movement of “giggle water”, in addition to other illegal activities. Empire of Sin multitasks with three separate games in one: an empire management game, a role-playing game, and a turn-based combat game. It all coalesces beautifully, and while Empire of Sin has its share of bugs, it’s a wonderful game that has endless replayability.
PowerA MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller Review
Nov 23, 2020
Mobile gaming has long since evolved from just touch controls, there’s controllers that help replicate a console experience, even if it isn’t widely adopted. Now with cloud services like GeForce NOW and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the PowerA MOGA XP5-X Plus is such a device that is an all-purpose controller on mobile. It’s an impressive piece of tech from its compatibility, to the bluetooth, as well as the gaming clip that is balanced for longer play sessions. The PowerA MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller has zero compromises in its construction and execution, making it the perfect controller for mobile and cloud gaming.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Review
Nov 20, 2020
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War finally sees the return to the setting and characters we’ve been waiting for since the first installment. With Black Ops III, there was a lackluster story that never amounted to anything worthwhile. Then we got Black Ops 4, which was great on all fronts, but it didn’t have a campaign – which was probably for the best after the prior entry. Treyarch takes us back to the 1980s, reuniting us with Mason and Woods along with some new faces and names to stop a Cold War gone hot. Cold War offers a blend of nostalgia-fueled gameplay with next-generation visuals for a true sequel to the original game.
The Falconeer Review
Nov 16, 2020
The next generation of games is being ushered in, and leading the pack is The Falconeer. While my experience has been solely on PC, it offers a fresh and exciting feeling I’ve not had in the prior generation. The game has incredible sound design, a sensory overload in visuals, and satisfying combat that is a soft mix between Crimson Skies and Panzer Dragoon. There’s also a careful balance of exploration and combat that drives the game in a direction we haven’t seen before. The sense of wonderment while playing The Falconeer is unparalleled.
RUNE II: Decapitation Edition Review
Nov 13, 2020
Everyone deserves a second chance, an opportunity to make things right. Most games don’t get to make a second first impression, but RUNE II has such an opening. RUNE II: Decapitation Edition serves as a “Definitive Edition” of RUNE II, and the tail end of a redemption arc for the developers at Studio 369 and publisher Ragnarok Game, who inherited a mess. In under a year, RUNE II has seen a massive overhaul and tons of improvements with a new vision and direction. The result of this work is an experience that’s a flawed, yet highly engrossing game that I keep coming back to play.
American Truck Simulator – Colorado Review
Nov 12, 2020
As a resident of Colorado, the state that this expansion resembles, I feel very qualified to talk about its accuracies, where there are many; as well as its inaccuracies, which thankfully there are only a few. The sixth state DLC is a never-ending highlight reel for this state, and American Truck Simulator offers someplace new with tough terrain and treacherous roads to traverse. Colorado is a place full of secrets and wonderous beauty that you can’t help but stop to appreciate at nearly every turn. The lengths that SCS Software went to with the Colorado DLC shows, it’s amazing and is well-worth the purchase.
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