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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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.
Mirthwood Review
Nov 20, 2024
Mirthwood is a game filled with potential. Its charming world, quirky characters, and beautiful art style are undeniable strengths. For the first half of its namesake meaning “amusement, especially as expressed in laughter” – I found the game in contrast of that. However, technical issues, repetitive gameplay, and pacing problems prevent it from truly capturing that potential. Beneath Mirthwood‘s whimsical exterior lies a game riddled with technical issues, repetitive gameplay, and pacing problems don’t make it worth the time you can put into it – yet.
Drova – Forsaken Kin Review
Nov 20, 2024
Drova – Forsaken Kin isn’t afraid to wear its influences on its pixelated sleeve. Drawing inspiration from classic RPGs like Gothic and the grim atmosphere of Celtic mythology, Drova throws you headfirst into a world brimming with danger, forgotten lore, and the lingering anger of restless spirits. While it might not reinvent the wheel, Drova delivers a compelling experience for fans of the genre, offering a challenging combat system, a richly crafted world dripping with atmosphere, and a story that unfolds organically through exploration and cryptic lore entries. Drova – Forsaken Kin is something really special and restores the sense of discovery in gaming.
Goat Simulator: Remastered Review
Nov 14, 2024
I’m gonna be honest, I did not like Goat Simulator when it first came out – it just didn’t resonate with me at the time, and the bugs and lack of structure were the frustrating elements that had me putting my controller down for good on it. It was 2014, a simpler time, and the internet roared with laughter at the sheer ridiculousness of becoming a four-legged menace. That said, I ended up loving Goat Simulator 3, the second game in the series as it fixed nearly everything I didn’t like about the original. Ten years later on from the original release, Goat Simulator: Remastered, a spruced-up version of the original with all the DLC bundled in. Goat Simulator: Remastered still suffers from a lot of the quibbles of that game’s core design, but I have to admit that I find it a little more endearing this time around, and it’s udder nonsense of a game.
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