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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Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Review
Jan 21, 2025
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders takes everything that made Lonely Mountains: Downhill so good, trades BMX bikes for skis, and then transports players to snow-covered slopes to be a satisfying follow-up. The act of playing the game is transcendent, often harrowing as you’ll be jumping massive chasms and gaps while avoiding rocks, trees, and ice patches. Megagon Industries really nails the sense of speed and dread as you’re careening down the face of a mountain. Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is once again a brilliant adventure of embracing gravity and defying the odds thanks to the impeccable controls to be another gem of a game.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Review
Dec 09, 2024
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind does for “Power Rangers” what Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge did for “Ninja Turtles” a couple of years ago. And that’s to make a side-scrolling beat’em up that evokes nostalgia but is made entirely new. I’m a massive Power Rangers fan, and have been for its entire 30-year run. The quality of games made for this franchise have not been good or anything anyone was wanting since the 90s. It’s good then that Digital Eclipse has made a “Power Rangers” game by “Power Rangers” fans for “Power Ranger” fans, and it shows. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is what dreams are made of, but it’s much better and more exciting in reality.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review
Dec 05, 2024
The last 3D Indiana Jones game that wasn’t a mobile or LEGO one was Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb back in 2003. It’s been a long time since then, and MachineGames has made Indiana Jones and the Great Circle more than worth the wait. Now, this is not Uncharted or even Tomb Raider; this is Indiana Jones, the genuine article and inspiration for so many games to be in a class all its own. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an absolute treasure, and it belongs in a museum (after you’ve played it, of course).
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Chronicles: Battle for Greece Review
Dec 04, 2024
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Chronicles: Battle for Greece is quite unique as this campaign-focused DLC departs from the traditional expansion format, opting instead for a narrative experience centered on the rise and fall of iconic Greek city-states. It serves you up over twenty scenarios in a grand campaign that feels like a novel as opposed to the short stories the regular campaign offers. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Chronicles: Battle for Greece is over 25 hours of gameplay
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Review
Dec 03, 2024
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a brilliant game, marred by only a few issues. Despite it being a sequel, it doesn’t require familiarity with the series as is it’s both a continuation and entry point for all players. “S.T.A.L.K.E.R” actually is an acronym, and it stands for Scavengers, Trespassers, Adventurers, Loners, Killers, Explorers and Robbers – and you will be all of these things in a single playthrough. It’s an immersive, surreal, and utterly fantastic game that blurs the line between first-person shooter and role-playing game that eschews all the conventions you might be used to. Against all odds, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is here, and the adventure within the zone is a great one that must be played.
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds Review
Nov 25, 2024
For the discerning gamer who prioritizes both pristine audio and seamless portability, the search for the perfect companion can feel like an odyssey. Enter the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds, a pair of wireless earbuds that redefine what in-ear gaming can be. Having spent the past few weeks engrossed in virtual worlds with the GameBuds firmly planted in my ears, I can confidently say SteelSeries has struck gold. From their sleek design and feature-rich functionality to their exceptional audio quality and comfortable fit, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds check every box for nearly any gamer.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Controller Review
Nov 25, 2024
Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot is a wireless smart controller with a neat gimmick that offers functionality. It asks and answers the question of: why settle with multiple controllers when you can do it all with one? Because this controller has the ability to take the shape of multiple configuration for various genres of games, to become the ideal controller for each gaming situation without ever needing to switch to another controller to accomplish this. It’s a controller I didn’t expect much from initially, but the more I used it, the more uses it had for me. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot may not be on your radar, but it should be.
ASTRONEER: Glitchwalkers Review
Nov 22, 2024
ASTRONEER, the charming and colorful space exploration sandbox, has finally released its first expansion with Glitchwalkers. For years, ASTRONEER has captivated players with its charming visuals, open-ended exploration, and the freedom to build elaborate space bases. Now, with the arrival of its first major expansion, Glitchwalkers, developer System Era Softworks ventures beyond the familiar. Simply put, ASTRONEER: Glitchwalkers_ is better understood as a challenge mode for ASTRONEER than an expansion as we normally understand them. And for that, it’s hard to recommend this for everyone, as it can be too frustrating at times.
Tetris Forever Review
Nov 22, 2024
Tetris Forever is a time machine disguised as a puzzle experience, all thanks to Digital Eclipse. The block-dropping and stacking game series is a video game staple. It’s something everyone has played at least once in their life, even if they’re not a “gamer”. Digital Eclipse makes this digital museum a place where you watch, learn, and play through gaming history’s most interesting series. There are over a dozen games to play, to include an original game from Digital Eclipse called Tetris Time Warp that make it just worth it, even if there are some glaring omissions.
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