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Regrets of a Witcher

I recently finished the main story in The Witcher 3 and found myself both satisfied and regretful; not a combo usually associated with game endings.

Major plot spoilers follow. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 9 years ago
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Dishonored – first impressions

Though I’ve barely played past the first proper mission, I feel compelled to write about Dishonored. Or Dishonoured, to spell it correctly.
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By Simon Jones, 13 years ago
Games

Entirely spiffing games of 2011

If I were to boil down the essential ingredients of what makes me like a game to just two elements, it would be: 1. They need to be fun. Sounds obvious but it’s remarkable how many don’t achieve this. 2. They need to conjure an interesting world. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 13 years ago
Games

Following your own path in Skyrim

The wind cuts into my face, the only skin still exposed to the elements. Ice crunches underfoot as I approach the ruined city of Saarthal where my fellow students await my arrival–no, wait, I’m not going to do this. (more…)

By Simon Jones, 14 years ago
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