Doing Open Worlds Right
This week Neal has been playing Horizon: Zero Dawn and thought about why he was enjoying the world more than most open world games. He decided to record his thoughts about what the industry could do better in this column.
Neal Sayatovich, Online Editor
Recent Posts
A 411 on the Rise of NFTs
The GiN Lounge is back. After a bout with COVID and other problems, the Lounge is once again open for business. And the talk this week is all about business of a sort, the mirky area of NFTs that have started invading the game industry.
Exploring Exciting New Classes in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Michelle Sayatovich is taking over Neal’s Column this week because it’s all about the upcoming Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands game, which she is super excited to play. This week she dives into the six amazing new classes that we will be able to master when we first set foot into this crazy new adventure.
Expeditions: Rome Sets the Standard for Historical Gaming
Expeditions: Rome is a hybrid tactical battle type game with role-playing elements that really sets some new standards. Play as a young Roman Legatus with a loyal band of Praetorians trying to survive both the battlefield and the political machinations of Rome.
Walking Down The Tom Clancy History Museum
This week Neal looks over the past, present, and future and how Tom Clancy games have improved or declined since 1998. This includes looking at titles such as Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, and even the upcoming XDefiant.
Creating A New Shooter Standard with Call of Duty Vanguard
Call of Duty Vanguard is one of the most polished shooters to come out in years, with many improvements to both the single player campaign and multiplayer action that fans have been wanting. Vanguard puts Call of Duty back on top. It’s number one with a bullet.
Happy New Year! (and) Happy New Games?
With the old year fading into a lukewarm memory, the Skirmisher takes time to look ahead to some of the, hopefully, amazing games that 2022 will offer. Let’s hope the new year will be good for gamers, because we could all use some good news. Health and happiness to you all!
Old Legends and Modern Sci-fi Unite in Apsulov Horror Game
Combining modern sci-fi with ancient Norse legends is a winning formula for Apsulov: End of Gods. The game falters a bit in the presentation of its story, but still ends up being a satisfying tale that is both unique and a little frightening.
Addicting Games With Bill Kara
This week the guys interview Bill Kara of Addicting Games to discuss the rise of casual gaming over the years. Tune in to hear a discussion of the past, present and future of the casual games market.
My Personal Review Of 2021
Everyone has a story about how the year 2021 has treated them, with lots of ups and downs. For Skirmisher Neal Sayatovich this is especially true. He did some great things like reboot The GiN Lounge, but also suffered for months with COVID-19. And the whole time, he kept on gaming. Hopefully, all of you can too.