New Video - BETHESDA BLUNDERS!

I haven't uploaded a video for a while, so let me premiere "Bethesda Blunders!" episode 1!

I'll likely be cranking more of these out in the coming weeks, as it seems Bethesda is just ripe for comedic material every few days! Enjoy!

If you're wondering, I took inspiration from Kinky Hearthstone's many meme videos. Do check out that channel for a ton of Hearthstone-related funnies!

Christmas Shopper Simulator 1 & 2 - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Christmas Shopper Simulator (and its sequel) is an open-ended affair with a tongue-in-cheek take on holiday shopping! While you can find a quick summary of my thoughts on the games at 2:11:55 in the video above, I think "goofy fun" explains it well enough!

The sequel even has a couple of free add-ons, allowing you to play as an ant or a fly. I skipped these mainly so all of you have something to try that wasn't shown during the stream, but they both sound pretty fun!

Bonus Game - Little Red Riding Hood

During last week's stream, I also got to play Little Red Riding Hood, the first game made by Noblesix117 (Tyler Addison). Disclaimer: I am friends with the developer, but have tried to remain as unbiased as possible.

You can watch the entire playthrough and my thoughts of the game here. While the game is short (initially designed under limited time for a recent Game Jam), Noblesix117 has expressed interest in developing the title further. You can see some of his animation tests and other videos on YouTube and Twitter.

Stein.World - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Stein.World is a 2D MMORPG with a 16-bit art style, playable in your browser or via its game client. While my thoughts on the game can be found at 3:02:07 in the video above, please note this is from the perspective of after only several hours of play and should be treated as a "first impression".

Defiance 2050 - Better Than Warframe, Fight Me! - MMOMG

After a brief (and mostly regrettable) stint in Worlds Adrift, I was ready to try just about any MMO to fill out the rest of July. It so happened that Defiance 2050 had just went live, and several of my regular viewers suggested I give it a go. At first glace, the game didn't look like something I'd really enjoy, but it turns out that looks can sometimes be deceiving. Unfortunately, the game's future is currently somewhat up in the air due to Gamingo's recent buyout of Trion Worlds properties... though I'll get into the details of that later on. First, let's talk about the game itself.

The Pinball Arcade - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

The Pinball Arcade simulates the experience of playing on a variety of iconic tables about as accurately as possible (minus the atmosphere of actually being in an arcade, of course). I have mixed feelings overall about this title. While it does a good job representing the tables, the download (at least on PC) is way too large to justify the limitation of 2 available tables for free players. Note that I'm not complaining about the limitation itself, but I have the impression that the DLCs are technically already installed and are simply unlocked with purchase.

You can find my thoughts on other aspects of the title at 1:58:53 in the video above. 

Dove of Peace Magnets Now Available on Etsy

I'm adding an Inspirational & Holiday section to my Etsy shop, with this as my first entry! The dove of peace with olive branch and rainbow provides a positive message that's suitable for any setting. This magnet looks beautiful on a fridge or filing cabinet and reminds you to stay calm in times of stress.

Palm Kingdoms 2 - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Palm Kingdoms 2 is a fun and free alternative to the classic Heroes of Might & Magic series. Explore the map to acquire spells and artifacts, claim locations, recruit an army and battle for castles! You can find my thoughts on the game at 3:50:01 in the video above.

December '18 Mighty Minis Reward - Santa Mario Ornament!

We're celebrating the holiday season this month with a festive Mario ornament! My patrons at the Mighty Minis tier will be receiving these soon!

Food Drive - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Food Drive takes its title quite literally, as you're tasked to deliver food across the entire city to those in need. You can even launch packages from a cannon! While there's not a lot of content, the game raises awareness for a noble cause, which is something I can definitely get behind! Speaking of which, I'd be remiss if I didn't ask you to give Gamers for Good a look to see how you can help! You can hear my other thoughts about the game at 1:22:47 in the video above.

November '18 Mighty Minis Reward - Tardis Magnet!

This month, we're celebrating Doctor Who Day (November 23) with a Tardis magnet made from mini beads! Enjoy!

If you'd like cool stuff like this sent to your door every month, consider becoming my patron at the Mighty Minis tier! They get exclusive loot, discounts on my Etsy shop, custom chat commands and much more!

Sol705 - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Sol705 is a point-and-click adventure involving highschoolers, a local rock band, a talking cat and a story that's out of this world! It's surreal, brutally honest and definitely unique - you can find my thoughts on the game at 2:13:22 in the video above.

Game of the Month - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

I've been looking through my collection, and I think it's time I check out Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. This was gifted to me some time ago by a close friend that said I'd love it. According to some, it plays like a mix between Fable and WoW... so count me in!

I'll be streaming the game the rest of this month and through December, Monday - Wednesday nights at 9pm ET. Links to my stream channels can be found in the sidebar!

Tales of Maj'Eyal - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Tales of Maj'Eyal is a roguelike game that focuses more on character builds and RPG mechanics while mostly doing away with survival elements such as hunger. Many skills have a number of active turns as well as cooldowns, similar to Dungeons of Dredmor. You can find my thoughts on the game at 2:54:43 in the video above.

Greetings & Concluse - The Friday FREE GAME DOUBLE Feature!

It's time for another double feature, and since we were in full spoop mode in October, here's two frightful titles!

First up is Greetings, a first-person experience that was made for the UE4 Summer Jam 2017. I can't say much without spoiling the entire game, so I'll just let what I mentioned at 19:43 in the above video stand as is.

The second title, Concluse, is a first-person horror game with puzzles and a PS1-era aesthetic. You can find my thoughts on the game at 4:01:19 in the video, which are mostly positive with some criticisms and suggestions.

Craft Fair Incoming, Less Streams For a Bit

I've been working hard getting pieces ready for a craft fair coming next month, but I'm still way behind where I'd like to be right now. I was hoping it wouldn't have to come to this, but I need to cancel some streams to work on pieces.

This week, Sunday - Tuesday streams are canceled. I'm streaming Layers of Fear for Halloween (Wednesday), followed by the costream on Thursday and The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

The first couple of weeks in November, I'll only be streaming on Thursdays and Fridays. MMOMG is canceled next month, and will probably return in January. The stream for Friday, Nov. 16 is also canceled since I need to be up early the next morning.

After November 17th, streams should return to normal. I'm not sure what I'll be streaming in November, but I've got enough games in backlog to more than cover it. Maybe I'll start a lengthy RPG and roll it through December as well!

This is only for a couple of weeks, so bear with me! Thanks for understanding!

Eversion - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Eversion is a 2D platformer with a classic pixel art style in the vein of Super Mario Bros., but with a couple of interesting twists. You can hear my (relatively spoiler-free) thoughts on the game at 3:19:07 in the video above. Note that if you want to avoid spoilers before playing the game, you should not watch any of the video prior to this spot.

Also, the free version seems to be Windows only. An HD version exists with extra features and higher res graphics available for Windows, Mac and Linux, but it's about $5 on Steam.

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle puts you in the role of the machete-wielding slasher Jason Voorhees. Slaying every camper isn't always as easy as it seems, though. Jason only moves in a straight line as far as he can, stopping only when reaching an obstacle, person or the edge of the map. This unusual movement forms the basis of the game's puzzle mechanic, as only a specific pattern will let you get to every victim. You can find my thoughts on the game at 3:21:39 in the above video.

Blue Lantern Perler Coasters

Some Blue Lantern coasters, in both regular and Mini Perler beads.

On a side note, using the tape method for mini beads on the circular board is a bit of a nightmare. Unlike square boards, you can't easily predict where the beads are when poking holes. Also, good luck just using the board itself to poke the holes - you have to line it up perfectly. Instead, I had to make the holes one-by-one with a lamp focused on the piece so I could see where the beads were.

Perceptions of the Dead - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Perceptions of the Dead is a fully-voiced visual novel that features three spooky stories! My overall thoughts on the title are pretty positive, but you can find my detailed thoughts on the game at 2:54:58 in the video above.

October '18 Mighty Minis Reward - Dry Bones Magnet!

The thrills and chills continue! This month's Mighty Minis reward is a magnet of the skeletal koopa known as Dry Bones! This one is truly mini, measuring just shy of 3" tall. This fearsome foe will relentlessly guard your locker, fridge, filing cabinet or other metallic surface from any intruders*!

Don't be scared to join my Patreon! Get cool, handmade art delivered to your door every month, custom chat commands and more!

*results may vary, especially versus Italian plumbers

October - Time For Horror!

October is here, which means it's time for horror games! I'll be playing all manner of creepy, spooky and bizarre titles throughout the month, Mondays - Wednesdays and on The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

I'm kicking things off with something a little more laid back (but still pretty weird) with Oxenfree! Join in the scares starting at 9pm ET tonight - links to my streams are in the sidebar!

Minicraft Plus - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Minicraft Plus is a 2D survival crafting game updated and maintained by the community after Notch released his original version of Minicraft to the public. As such, it has a lot of Minecraft's features, but also some noticeable differences. You can find my initial thoughts on the game at 2:03:30 in the video above.

Gems of War - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Gems of War is a Match 3+ puzzle RPG game with collectible cards, quests and more. Build a team and battle through PvE content or match up against other players' defenses. While available on Steam, XBone and PS4, this is a mobile port and the game is really more suited to casual mobile play. You can find my thoughts on the game at 3:05:42 in the above video.

The Secrets of Dyrt - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

The Secrets of Dyrt is an RPG about an unlikely group of characters escaping a dungeon, with playable backstories explaining how they all ended up there. You can find my initial thoughts on the game at 2:16:18 in the above video.

Worlds Adrift - Prepare to Be Bored, Dead! - MMOMG

I began writing up this post by detailing my short time in Worlds Adrift back in early July. I fully intended to drop a laundry list of complaints I had with the game, complete with links to forum threads showing how many others were aggravated by the same things. Upon browsing the Worlds Adrift site and forums, I realized that its developer (Bossa Studios) recently addressed a number of issues I had... though others have cropped up in the meantime and some of the larger problems still exist. As usual, I'm getting ahead of myself again - let's get the basics out of the way first!

Marie's Room - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Marie's Room is an excellently written story-driven point-and-click adventure. You're tasked with collecting your friend's journal penned back in highschool some 20 years ago. Thus begins a trip down memory lane with a story of friendship, love, trust, compassion, secrets, betrayal... and much more. You can find my thoughts on the game (warning, includes spoilers) at 1:49:53 in the video above.

If you'd rather skip the spoilers, here's a brief take on the game. There's a great story here told in snippets, out of chronological order. Collecting these memories fills in the journal, which lets you understand what order all the events take place. The delivery is important, and Marie's Room does a wonderful job. Each segment is short enough to keep you from getting bored, but just long and personal enough to get you invested in the characters very quickly. If you're familiar with my thoughts on Doki Doki Literature Club, you'll understand just how much I appreciate the quality (over quantity) of writing found here. Marie's Room also has a great atmosphere for such a small area to explore - again quality over quantity - and a couple surprises as well.

Die Totenmaske - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Die Totenmaske is a gritty, post-apocalyptic RPG with turn based party combat. Your body - head, left arm, right arm, torso and legs - each act as individual party members with specific roles. You can find my initial thoughts on the game at 3:14:56 in the video above.

Just A Dream - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Just A Dream is a 2D top-down shooter/roguelike hybrid that's more like a nightmare to play, thanks to its interesting (but poorly implemented) mechanics. You can find my initial thoughts on the game at 1:51:06 in the video above.

September '18 Mighty Minis Reward - NES Controller Keychain!

In celebration of National Video Games Day this month, my Mighty Minis patrons receive an NES Controller Perler keychain!

Feel left out? Join the Mighty Minis on my Patreon page and get cool handmade stuff delivered to your door every month along with a bunch of other perks!

Minecraft Pickaxes Added to Etsy Shop!

In "it's about time!" news, I finally added the set of iconic pickaxes to my Etsy shop! I'm considering making enchanted variants of each too... but maybe later.

Towel Required, First Person Lover & Don't Shit Your Pants! - The Friday FREE GAME Feature #150: NAKED TIME!

The Friday FREE GAME Feature! #150 - NAKED TIME ended up being special in several ways, so let's get started!

Inishie Dungeon - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Inishie Dungeon is a roguelike RPG with a number of surprising features. It includes party formation, account-based storage, meta progression and an unfolding storyline! There also seems to be the possibility of random events, as a rampaging monster temporarily decimated portions of town! You can hear my thoughts on the game at 2:35:48 in the video above.

Blink the Bulb - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

It's 16-bit retro platforming goodness with Blink the Bulb! Take a little bit of Megaman, add a little bit of Sonic the Hedgehog then sprinkle in some holiday magic! You can find my thoughts on the game at 2:18:06 in the video above.

A lot of people (myself included) have noted that boss difficulty seems very staggered. According to Steam reviews, the day/night variety in stages affects the entire level, including boss mechanics.

Red Rogue - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Red Rogue is a retro roguelike with action or turn-based gameplay, made with Flash. It's a fun time-waster and a decent free alternative to WazHack (though I highly recommend buying WazHack). You can find my thoughts on the game at 3:07:42 in the video above.

One thing not mentioned in the final thoughts (but definitely discussed throughout the video) is the sleeping mechanic. You can sleep to attempt healing, but there are risks. Monsters may wander by and attack, forcing you out of sleep. You might instead have a nightmare, which includes creepy in-game sounds and images. A particularly bad nightmare will even spawn an enemy that (as best as I can tell) is immune to damage and chases you for a length of time until it finally disappears.

Cuisine Royale - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

For a battle royale parody, Cuisine Royale is actually pretty good! At the time I played this, it was already running smoother than PUBG ever did. My thoughts on the game can be found in the video at 2:29:26.

I May Die - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

I May Die is a somewhat rage-inducing (yet still fair) platformer. You can find my thoughts on the game in the video starting at 1:06:54. It's worth noting that the "Free Edition" is basically just a demo allowing you to play the first few chapters.

Friday FREE GAME Formatting!

In an effort to focus a little more on streaming and my Etsy shop, I've decided to change how The Friday FREE GAME Feature! posts are going to work.

Up until now, I'd write a brief summary of the game's plot, gameplay and aesthetics. I'd spend a little more time detailing notable features, issues or glitches, then wrap it all up by recommending whether to play or pass the title and mentioning who might enjoy it the most.

I like that format, but the fact of the matter is I simply don't have time to do it that way anymore. Maybe I'm just slow at getting my thoughts into words the way I want, but after writing these for over two years now I haven't gotten much faster at it. Also, I'm often just repeating what I already said on stream in the first place (albeit with better wording).

Instead of working harder, I'm going to work smarter. I'll be embedding the entire stream VOD into the post, with the timestamp of my thoughts on the game from the stream. If there's anything I have to add beyond that (which sometimes happens once I've had time to process and reflect), it will appear below the video.

MMOMG Septmber '18 - Blade & Soul!

It's time for another MMO - this month will be Blade & Soul! I've pretty much ignored the title since its release (I had a potato PC then that probably wouldn't have run it), so I'm going in with a blank slate as far as expectations are concerned.

Also, I'll be playing past MMOs (AQ3D, Defiance 2050, etc.) as well as Minecraft immediately following The Friday FREE GAME Feature! from now on. I've been doing this the past few weeks already and everyone seems to like it, so let's make it official!

OLDTV - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Test your channel-flipping skills (and your sanity) in this unusual, yet simplistic game!

New Patreon Reward - Custom Chat Commands!

There was a lot of interest in this feature from my Discord server, so here it is!

Each patron can create a custom chat command that will display across all my streaming sites!

When choosing your command, I need the following:

• Command Name - MUST start with a '!' (such as !JoeBob or !chicken).
• Command Response - The text to be displayed when the command is called. It may include variables and URLs, limited only by my bots' functions.

If you have a particularly clever idea for a command, we'll get together to see if it's possible.

As per usual, your custom command must follow the guidelines and TOS of all streaming sites and Patreon. I reserve the right to final approval of all custom commands. If your command is denied, you may edit or write a new command for approval. I'm pretty easy going, just don't be a jerk!

August '18 Mighty Minis Reward - Melon Slice Magnet!

Since I'm back to Minecraft this month, let's celebrate National Watermelon Day (U.S.) with a good old slice of melon! This magnet features vibrant, mouth-watering colors... please try not to eat it!

Patrons of my Mighty Minis tier will be receiving their very own melon slice magnet very soon! Jealous? Don't be! Just join The Mighty Minis on my Patreon page for chat and discord perks, order discounts, and cool stuff delivered monthly to your door!

This Month: Minecraft 1.13 and New Patreon Goal!

This month, I'll be exploring the huge changes to oceans in Minecraft 1.13! Being that I really haven't played the game in a while, there's several large updates of new content for me to experience.

I'm currently exploring some multiplayer options, though I'm unsure if they're really feasible for the stream. To that end, I've added a new early goal to my Patreon page! Once I reach the goal, I'll get a proper Minecraft server host for my patrons to enjoy!

Tale of Toast - An Acquired Taste - MMOMG

Back in May, my viewers and I lamented the mess that was SoulWorker and decided to find something else to play. We settled on the sandbox MMORPG Tale of Toast. While I stuck with it for the rest of the month, Toast isn't a game I can readily recommend to just anyone. Note that I'm not saying the game is terrible - in fact, Toast has a lot of positives - but I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start with the formal introduction and go from there...

July '18 Mighty Minis Reward - SMB3 Angry Sun Magnet!

With the unusually high and humid temperatures across the U.S. (and elsewhere around the world) this summer, I think it's only fitting to celebrate 'Stay Out of the Sun Day' this year! The Angry Sun from Super Mario Bros. 3 is a perfect representation of such a holiday, so my Mighty Minis patrons get this bad boy as a magnet this month!

This piece would've been larger than a coaster using regular sized beads, so I took this opportunity to purchase and try out Perler Minis. Boy are they tiny! While the mini beads are really neat, I wouldn't use them exclusively. Still, it's nice to have the option for truly mini projects!

Become a Mighty Minis patron today and get handmade Perler beadsprites, keychains, magnets and other goodies delivered to you every month! You'll also get discounts on my Etsy shop (including custom orders), Discord perks and more!

MMOMG Replacement - Defiance 2050

I really didn't think I'd need a replacement title for this month's MMOMG, especially since the first time I've ever needed a substitution was just the month prior... but apparently lighting can strike twice (at least figuratively speaking).

Worlds Adrift is being replaced by Defiance 2050, a Syfy MMOTPS (third person shooter). I'll be detailing my thoughts on both games in later posts, though I have Tale of Toast and several Friday games to get to first!

MMOMG July '18 - Worlds Adrift

We're going to check out Worlds Adrift this month! It's still in early access, but so far looks amazing. Armed with a grappling gun, you explore the ruins of floating items and learn to build skyships!

Stoneshard: Prologue - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Roguelike with several twists!

Stoneshard: Prologue serves as a demo and mini-prequel to the roguelike RPG of the same name. You wake up in a prison inhabited by undead and other beasts. It's a fight for survival as you contend with monsters, traps and your own well-being while trying to make it out alive...

Knights of Pen & Paper 2: Free Edition - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Brave dangerous dungeons, menacing monsters and terrifying tropes in this comedic homage to tabletop RPGs!

Knights of Pen & Paper 2: Free Edition is a riotous romp through classic roleplaying fare. Your journey truly begins with a duo of fresh adventurers, though the intro features a wonderfully humorous encounter between a legendary beast and an overpowered hero. This opening scene is a perfect example of the comedy you can expect throughout the rest of the game.

SoulWorker - Just Over The Horizon - MMOMG

Last month, I decided to give SoulWorker a go for MMOMG as it was relatively new and seemed to be fairly popular on Twitch. A number of YouTubers had positive first impressions of the game, generating a moderate amount of hype. My opinion of the game was quite similar at first, but playing just beyond the content presented in those videos, my perspective changed entirely. SoulWorker now has the distinction of being the first (and for now only) title both myself and my viewers abandoned early... and in only 10 hours! 

The Way of Cinnamon - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Return to the days of early 3D platformers!

The Way of Cinnamon is a 3D platformer with elements of exploration and puzzle solving. Armed with a magical shield, you play as Cinnamon, who sets out to rescue his red panda family from a gang of snow leopards.

June '18 Mighty Minis Reward - Simpsons Donut Magnet!

This month's Mighty Minis reward honors both National Donut Day and pop culture giant The Simpsons! This golden-brown donut covered in pink icing and sprinkles will have you drooling like Homer himself! Placed on the fridge, this magnet is perfect for holding your grocery list... which will probably always include donuts from now on!

Everyone's Updating! GDPR 2018

Just a little meme I did today. It seems everyone's updating their privacy policy!

The Plan & Onirim - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

It's a double feature this time with a short exploration title and a mystical solitaire card game!

MMOMG Changed to Tale of Toast!

By popular demand, Tale of Toast has replaced SoulWorker for this month's MMOMG. In an unprecedented turn of events, both I and my viewers couldn't stand to play or watch a title after only 10 hours! I plan to detail my thoughts on SoulWorker (and some of the media surrounding it) in an upcoming post. **SPOILER ALERT** Bridges will be burned!

May '18 Mighty Minis Reward - Towel Day "42" Keychain!

Don't Panic! It's just this month's Patreon reward for the Mighty Minis! We're celebrating Towel Day (May 25) with a themed keychain! Carry your towel all year long if you want (and should)!

Not a patron and still want this keychain? Look for them to appear in my Etsy shop soon (links can be found in the sidebar)!

MMOMG May '18 - SoulWorker

Next month, I'm playing SoulWorker for MMOMG! I had a shortlist of possible titles on deck and this one seems to be fairly popular right now. Not being a huge anime fan and knowing this game is a "town hub" kind of MMO, my expectations aren't real high, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

Where's The Friday FREE GAME Feature?

If you're wondering where my posts for The Friday FREE GAME Feature! have gone, don't worry. They're just delayed. The last few weeks have been kind of weird and my attention was needed elsewhere.

All streams (including Fridays) are published to my YouTube channel right afterward, so you can always check those out in the meantime.

Neverwinter - Weeks 3 & 4: QQ the Queue - MMOMG

My month in Neverwinter has ended, but I have a lot to cover before getting to my final impressions, so let's get to it!

MiniDoom 2 - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Doom as a 2D platform shooter!

MiniDoom 2 is a 2D platform shooter somewhere between Contra and Metroid, using the Doom franchise as its setting. If you're like me, that sentence should've immediately captured your attention! Is it as good as it sounds? Let's find out!

April '18 Mighty Minis Reward!

A new keychain is here, a new keychain is here!

Members of my 'Mighty Minis!' Patreon tier will soon be receiving their very own Yoshi egg keychain! Thanks again to all my supporters and I hope you enjoy!

If you'd like to get cool stuff like this every month, check out my Patreon page for more info!

Fable Fortune - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Fable's free-to-play collectible card game!

Fable Fortune is a collectible card game based on the popular RPG setting. You can play using the pre-built decks or pick a hero and design your own.

Having only played three hours during the stream, my perspective of the game is limited. That said, my experience even after that time gave me plenty to speak of.

Streaming Next Month - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time!

I'll be streaming Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time in April! I originally wanted to stream some of the Tomb Raider games, but I'm having trouble getting them to work the way I want to for streaming.

As it stands, I could stream most of them if I wanted to use a controller... which I really don't like. I may still attempt it sometime (perhaps even later in the month after finishing PoP), but I'd much rather use keyboard and mouse controls. We'll see. Part of the fun of the non-MMOMG months is playing it by ear and trying different things.

Join me Sundays - Wednesdays starting at 9pm ET on Twitch, YouTube, Mixer or Smashcast to watch me play live! Hope to see you there!

Lines Free by Nestor Yavorskyy - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Kick back and relax with this minimalist puzzle game!

Lines (Free) is a puzzle game with a simple premise. Match up pairs of colored points while connecting every available dot and without crossing any other lines.

Neverwinter - Weeks 1 & 2: Hurry Up and Wait - MMOMG

This month, I wanted to stream Tale of Toast... but their NA server was having a crisis and as a result, I had to make a last-minute change. Several of my viewers suggested Neverwinter, and with an update just released (The Lost City of Omu), now seemed like a good time to give it a go!

March '18 Mighty Minis Patreon Reward

I went with something more traditional this month - a leprechaun's pot o' gold! I made it a magnet so you can brighten up any space with a bit of gold and a rainbow.

My apologies for the image quality - the colors and brightness are really off. I took a second set of photos today and they came out even worse. I think you'll like the real thing much more!

Wellspring (Bevontule) - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Open world exploration meets tactical turn-based combat in this modernized CRPG.

Wellspring: Altar of Roots (formerly known as Bevontule) is a fantasy RPG being created by Multithreaded Games and currently has a playable demo. You play as a trio of adventurers investigating a strange event which caused a ship to crash. Along the way, you'll explore mysterious ruins, collect treasure, battle an assortment of monsters and learn more about both the world setting and your characters' motivations.

The Elder Scrolls Online - Weeks 3 & 4: Building a Better Themepark - MMOMG

Welcome to my first installment of MMOMG - Text Edition! As mentioned in an earlier post, I'm reducing the number of episodic videos uploaded to my YouTube channel to focus on streaming and other projects. As a result, MMOMG is being converted to (hopefully) weekly write-ups available here on my blog. Now on to the content!

My month in The Elder Scrolls Online has come to an end and there's a lot to cover (crafting, questing and even a bit of PVP) before getting to my summary, so let's jump right in!

Format Changes Incoming!

As I've mentioned before, I spend a lot of time making videos for my YouTube channel. After quite a lot of thought and deliberation, I've decided it's a little too much time.

Starting now, I'm drastically cutting back the number of weekly video uploads so I can focus more on streaming and other projects.

MMOMG's weekly(ish) videos will instead become write-ups posted on this blog. Likewise, The Friday FREE GAME Feature! highlights are being replaced by the full VODs, with my lengthy write-ups here remaining intact.

Speaking of VODs, my streams from here on will be publicly available as VODs on YouTube. I still intend to make videos, but not like I was doing. I'm considering a weekly stream highlight reel as a possibility.

Changing formats like this should allow me to make more creative videos that I simply haven't had time for, and even increase the length of my streams (or allow for a more flexible schedule) in general.

MMOMG March '18 - Neverwinter!

Apologies for the last minute announcement, but even I wasn't sure what I was playing for March until late yesterday! I really wanted to play Tale of Toast this month, but their servers aren't stable enough right now to support hours of play without interruption.

Instead, I'll be playing Neverwinter as chosen by my stream viewers! I never got to give this one a real chance, so hopefully it'll be fun! Join me tonight at 9pm ET!

Famaze - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Save the rutabagas from the Mad King!

Famaze is a dungeoncrawling RPG with a 16-bit pixel art style. You play as a hero looking to save the rutabaga people from the Mad King, who intends to make them into pudding! Also, they're currently turned into monsters and live in dungeons for some reason.

Akriloth Rises! AdventureQuest 3D Update - MMOMG

Dragonslayers are here, but you have to earn that title!

I was asked to check out this update to AQ3D, and boy am I impressed! This dragon is pretty big, and holy crap it has special attacks! This is the type of stuff I was hoping they'd add, and I guess I got my wish! I've fought the raid mode dragon about seven times now and still haven't had a run without dying at least a couple times.

I'm not going to go into full detail of the recent updates, but I do have a short list. There's new story quests, dungeons and of course a raid version of the Akriloth fight. You can now earn the dragonslayer class, and several new craftable armor sets are available. There's also a slew of lava and draconic cosmetic items to further tweak your appearance.

There's some important storyline stuff that happens too, but I decided to avoid spoilers. Go check it out for yourself!

Doki Doki Literature Club! - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Highschool romance with a twist of horror!

Doki Doki Literature Club! is a visual novel about friendship and romance with elements of horror. You play as a student that's been dragged to your friend's after school reading club to discover a handful of beautiful girls. Learning more about the club members in the days that follow, you consider the possibility of pursuing a deeper relationship while preparing for the club's debut festival.

8Bit Killer - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Oldschool FPS action!

8Bit Killer is a retro first-person shooter inspired by classics in the genre as well as S/NES-era gaming. In the 25th century, an alien known as the Master Brain has ushered in a new era on Earth, and all who oppose it are crushed. This game is an account of the final acts of the last resistance holdouts (of which you are a member).

Shenangri-La Discord Server!

As requested by my viewers, I've added my own Discord server - Shenangri-La! In all honesty, it's been up for a few weeks now, but I wanted to get it to a certain level of polish before announcing it publicly.

It's ready now, and you're welcome to come join the conversations! Viewers and readers can meet new people who share an interest in games and potentially find some new gaming buddies.

Streamers and other types of content creators (be it video, audio, visual or written) are encouraged to join as well, because we have channels dedicated to promoting your work!

My Patrons also get some extra perks - from extra permissions to custom emojis!

You can join using this link, or connect using the widget found in the sidebar. See you soon!

This Month: Roguelikes' Gallery

The months between playing MMOs are kind of refreshing. While I enjoy checking out an MMO for a month, I feel like I'm obligated to play whether I'm in the mood or not.

Having a month in between to explore a variety of games just feels more relaxing. If I don't feel like playing a certain game, I can move on to something else that day and come back to the other one when and if I please.

Anyway, enough rambling. I'm going to dig through my collection and play some roguelikes the rest of this month. I'll start off with Hand of Fate tonight, but look for other titles to pop up later. WazHack is essentially perma-installed, so streaming it this month is guaranteed.

Crossout - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Build vehicles and battle other players in this post-apocalyptic shooter!

February '18 Mighty Minis Patreon Reward!

How about something for your gaming Valentine? 

If you happen to be the "Forever Alone" type, keep this magnet for yourself to remember those epic victories when you had only a sliver of health left at the end! Either way, February's reward is ready for my "Mighty Minis" patrons and I'll be shipping them soon!

Feel left out? There's no reason to fret - join my Patreon today for rewards like this and more!

Praise The Sunshard! Tavern Brawl Highlight - RNGBS

Sometimes all it takes is a little "skill".

The Elder Scrolls Online - Weeks 1 & 2: The Biggest Gatekeeper - MMOMG

The first MMOMG episode for TESO is finally here... and only a couple of weeks late!

It's been tough finding time to get these done. I'm reconsidering the entire format, but the devil's in the details.

I like the idea of progression throughout the month, learning how characters improve and the game systems work. It's also easier to find the footage you want when you only have to sift through a week or so of material instead of an entire month.

I dislike the thought of making a single long video (really anything over 15 minutes is too long) of any kind, let alone for an MMO. There's some things that require a bit more explanation to cover, and trying to pack that all into one video is just a bad idea.

These are the main factors for why episodes every week or two seem to make the most sense. This particular episode took a lot longer to write too - I scrapped and rewrote a large portion of it when I realized it was more detail than I really needed. In general, the process of writing the script takes me way more time than I'm comfortable with, but I haven't been able to get faster at it. Something to look into, I guess.

Uurnog - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Explore and collect in this open world puzzle platformer!

Uurnog is what happens when Super Mario Bros. 2 and Metroid spend a drunken night together, do things they regret, and ultimately put the result up for adoption to be raised (or more accurately, left unsupervised) by Doug Rattman, who has recently become obsessed with creating music.

Aground - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Explore and build on a mysterious island!

Aground is a survival crafting game with an emphasis on progression and quests. You're a crash survivor in the middle of a storm that sets about making a shelter. You quickly meet another survivor, and working together, begin gathering supplies. More characters can be found as you play, allowing you to build a thriving settlement with a farm, workshop, market and more.

Cod of Duty - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Many of you might be wondering why I played this game. I did it for the halibut!

The first game for our double feature is Cod of Duty. It's a parody of the popular Call of Duty franchise that goes all in on the cod puns! Enjoy!

The second game's video and write up will be up later this week (as per usual).

Togwaggle Throws The Game! Dungeon Run - RNGBS

King Togwaggle ignores the significance of Troggzor to his peril!

This particular match really has me wondering a little bit about Blizzard's AI, specifically King Togwaggle's. I've seen dungeon bosses purposely not play minions when there's a Doomsayer on the table, so I know the AI in general is programmed to avoid obviously dangerous plays.

This leaves me wondering what the hell just happened in the above match, as Togwaggle plays spell after spell (including a handful of Coins) with absolutely no regard for the fact that I have Troggzor in play.

Martial Arts Brutality - The Friday FREE GAME Feature!

Beat up your friends (and everyone else playing) in this action card game!

Martial Arts Brutality is a digital card game that requires fast reflexes and manual dexterity in addition to traditional deckbuilding skills. You play as a warrior attempting to gain favor with the mystical Pai Mei (yes, the guy with the long white beard from Kill Bill) to learn the most powerful martial arts secrets.

January '18 Mighty Minis Patreon Reward!

Grab some photos and crown your own king & queen (or prince & princess)! These pixel art crown and tiara magnets seem to work best with 3"x5" pictures, but could be used with smaller or larger photos too.

Not coincidentally, I've been playing a lot of Kingdom: Classic off-stream and thought some crown and tiara photo magnets would be pretty neat!

If you're not currently a patron, these will likely become available in my Etsy shop sometime in the near future. Think of this as an exclusive pre-release for my top patrons!

Every Brawl Last Week In 30 Seconds! - RNGBS

This pretty much sums it up, yeah.

I'm not sure what it is, but somehow this latest "Yogg-Saron Tryouts" brawl felt more lopsided and RNG-dependent than it ever has, and that's saying a lot! My only guess is that the variety of spells added since the last time we saw this brawl has really affected the outcome.

Mage - Still Good In Arena! - RNGBS

It turns out that regardless of the meta, all you really need is a metric ton of removal!

Also, the dark horse pick of the entire run has to be Defias Cleaner. Between Violet Wurm, Voidlord and a number of other nefarious deathrattles, Defias Cleaner can ruin an opponent's day like nobody's business!

Merry Gear Solid 2 - The Festive FREE GAME Feature!

Cold Snake takes down the Ghosts of Christmas Past!

Merry Gear Solid 2: Ghosts of Christmas Past is both a tribute to and parody of the classic Metal Gear titles. You play as "Cold Snake", infiltrating Outer Savin' Mall to foil the plans of the Ghosts of Christmas Past and perhaps salvage the spirit of Christmas.