September 29, 2020
I first learned about Final Fantasy in Nintendo Power magazine around 1990. In a multi-page spread, Nintendo announced the Summer of Final Fantasy with great excitement. The fan mag promised us dozens of hours of story and exploration with a customizable party in a massive new world. When the game released, I spent countless hours with my friends playing through…
August 26, 2020
I honestly don’t remember what first drew me to Dishonored. Maybe my husband was watching the guys at Achievement Hunter play it, and I thought the gameplay looked cool? That’s the most likely explanation. But whatever the reason, I got it on sale, and then it sat in my Steam library forever, because that’s the kind of gamer I am.…
August 12, 2020
When I first saw the artwork for Ooblets, I was intrigued. The strange blob-like creatures were adorable, and I love me a good farming simulator. What made Ooblets stand out, though, was that the Ooblets (what the little creatures are called) dance battle each other. Ooblets (2020) Developer & Publisher: Glumberland Platform: Xbox/Epic Games Genre: Farming Sim, RPG Mode: Single-player…
July 23, 2020
Before I played The Last of Us Part II I was prepared for disappointment. I enjoyed the first game when it released in 2013 but found the level of praise it received far in excess of what it deserved. Many game critics were pulling out the tired “Citizen Kane” comparison, far too heavy a label for a game that I…
June 10, 2020
The Festival of Magic (2018) Written by: David Flor Genre: Tabletop Game Publisher: Dark Light Interactive Media Why I Chose It: The cover instantly caught my eye. I was looking for a fun, vibrant adventure to run a group through, and this sounded perfect! The Premise: The Festival of Magic is a short introductory adventure for a group of of 1st-characters, compatible…
June 9, 2020
During this here quarantine I’ve been video gaming like it’s my erstwhile commute. Which is to say, daily and multiple times a day. Throughout my time in isolation, I’ve made it a point to stick to things I find comforting and calming. In gaming terms, this would be Dragon Age: Inquisition, which I have in fact been playing quite a…
May 13, 2020
I’m back with more Blue Rose. I enjoyed the first short story so much, I knew I wanted to share the next one I read as well. This one dives a bit more into some intrigue and political drama of the world, giving an interesting picture of a multifaceted conflict. Tales of Blue Rose: Heartsong (2018) Written by: Lindsay Smith Genre:…
April 15, 2020
Hi, dear Chicers! I hope you’re all staying safe and healthy. We are truly blessed/cursed to live in interesting times, aren’t we? Thanks to social distancing, the Internet has become a more important place than ever, especially since it allows us to get up close and personal without ever leaving home. Speaking of which, I had the amazing opportunity to…
April 8, 2020
During lockdown, I’ve been diving into some of the tabletop games I haven’t been able to play yet. Blue Rose, a game from publisher Green Ronin, also has a fiction line set in its world. To learn more about the game, I decided to check out the stories. As a bonus, the short story length is perfect for my chaotic…
March 25, 2020
If you know me, you know I’m a gamer. I play all sorts of things, but I’m especially drawn to games with great storylines and well-written characters or games where I can explore and build. Or any combination of the above. Which is why I picked up Starbound a few months ago. This one really seemed like a great option…