Category Archives: fun

The Outlaw – Anthem Speculative Fan Fiction Short

Posted on January 14, 2019 by dobfankris

In my dreams, I can fly forever. The night sky became as endless stars shuddering under an omnipresent groan like stressed ice. Against the towering cliffs that shrouded the ancient ruins, the Elementalist was but barely a speck of light … Continue reading →

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My Five Favorite 4K HDR Games

Posted on July 4, 2018 by dobfankris

One piece at a time, I upgraded the components of my console gaming setup to support true 4K and HDR, and found myself revisiting a lot of games to see how much better they looked, or didn’t. Some games that … Continue reading →

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Three Sheets to the Wind – Thoughts on the Sea of Thieves Beta

Posted on January 26, 2018 by dobfankris

It is easy to see why there are so many poems about the ocean. “My heart lies in the sea, at anchor”, and so forth. Not many games manage capture this feeling, an intangible, deep enjoyment of sailing. Not only … Continue reading →

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Five Fortnite Tips I Wish I Had Known

Posted on August 1, 2017 by dobfankris

We thought we were prepared for the storm until it got ugly. In the distance, we heard the bellowing roar announcing the arrival of a colossal mutant zombie known best as a Smasher. Down to the last magazines of ammunition … Continue reading →

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My picks for best of E3 2017

Posted on June 12, 2017 by dobfankris

A Way Out (Hazelight, EA) My pick for best of show is Hazelight’s “A Way Out”. This story driven tale requires two players, and was designed to play split screen on a couch. It is one thing to create a … Continue reading →

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Seven Tips for Mass Effect Andromeda Insanity Mode

Posted on April 15, 2017 by dobfankris

One hundred seventy five hours and eighty two levels later, I completed a second play through of Mass Effect Andromeda on Insanity Mode. The combat in ME:A is a fresh new look for the franchise, and gets even more fun when you … Continue reading →

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Reinventing the Iconic – Mass Effect Andromeda

Posted on March 16, 2017 by dobfankris

Undaunted by the gravity of their own legacy, BioWare forges a new path forward. The premise of Mass Effect: Andromeda mirrors the new life of the franchise in more ways than one. Putting behind them one of the most epic … Continue reading →

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For Honor – Such Beautiful Flaws

Posted on February 23, 2017 by dobfankris

Like a spring-loaded boxing glove in a shiny wrapped box, For Honor is the gift that keeps on giving well past your second black eye. Equal parts stunning faux-history medieval brawler and cruel test of patience and temper, Ubisoft’s unconventional … Continue reading →

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Battlefield Beta Breakdown

Posted on September 5, 2016 by dobfankris

Evidently, DICE does not believe in resting on one’s laurels. The pioneers who brought us the undisputed king of epic-scale sixty-four player battles in Battlefield 4 already had their sights on something higher, and are finally able to reveal the … Continue reading →

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Music Matters – Eight Games with Exceptional Soundtracks

Posted on August 30, 2016 by dobfankris

No matter the genre of game, one detail stands out among all others that truly completes a good title: music. Whether you are racing, exploring, fighting a war or just watching a story unfold, a great soundtrack will invariably set … Continue reading →

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