Do I need a sound card for gaming
Platforms
Steve

Sound Decisions: Do I Need a Sound Card for Gaming?

Wondering if adding a sound card to your setup could markedly enhance your gaming experience? We’ve found ourselves asking the exact question. Indeed, it has initiated discussions among PC gamers around the globe. Over the years, built-in audio technology on motherboards has dramatically improved, leading many to wonder if a dedicated sound card is still worth the investment. This article will delve into what a sound card does, how it

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What video card is best for gaming
Platforms
Steve

Level Up Your Graphics: What Video Card is Best for Gaming

Choosing the best graphics card can transform your gaming experiences into unforgettable adventures. I get the process – looking at a variety of choices, trying to figure out which wonder will bring our video games to life and manage to do so without emptying our wallets. That’s why we spent hours researching and analyzing dozens of models, from Nvidia, AMD, and even Intel, to bring

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What's the role of tubes in gaming PCs
Platforms
Steve

Understanding the Role of Tubes in Gaming PC Cooling

Have you ever contemplated the role of tubes in your gaming PC and their impact on your gaming experience? You’re in good company. Initially, we too paid little attention to these elements, but as our knowledge expanded, we realized their vital significance. In this blog, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of liquid cooling systems, specifically focusing on the crucial function of tubing. Ready to level up

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Backlogvania: Ghostbusters Header
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania Review: Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered

Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: Ghostbusters: The

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Backlogvania: The Messenger
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania Review: The Messenger

Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: The Messenger

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Xenogears review featured
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania Review: Xenogears

Welcome to Backlogvania Join me each month as I tackle one game from my backlog, try to complete it in a month, and then tell you if it’s worth playing now, leaving in your backlog, or skipping completely. Not that my opinion means anything, but you’re here. You have now entered the daunting, and traitorous world of Backlogvania! This month’s game is… Game: Xenogears System:

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4 Games You Should Back on Kickstarter
Industry
Geoff Jewell

4 Upcoming Games You Should Back on Kickstarter!

One of my favorite games of 2019 was Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Bloodstained is a 2.5-D Metroidvania that bears more than a passing resemblance to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. If you’re thinking to yourself: “Wow, what a coincidence that two incredibly similarly playing games would have such similarly sounding titles” then all I can say is “there are no coincidences! Wake up. You’re

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Ten Games I Want To Add To My Backlog
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Backlogvania – Ten Games I Want To Add To My Backlog

Welcome back to Backlogvania! It’s the series where I dive into my backlog of games, talk about them and show you if they’re worth playing or not! It’s essentially a really big excuse for me to play all the games I have and to be able to tell my wife “I swear, this is for research purposes!” You know the thing about backlogging is that

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Top 5 Reasons To Be Excited About The Last of Us Part II
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Top 5 Reasons To Still Be Hype for Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us sits near the top of the list of my favorite games of all time. From the incredible performances by Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker to the haunting and hopeless score by Gustavo Santaolalla, everything about this masterpiece redefined what I thought video games could and should be. I’ve talked about The Last of Us so much since we’ve been together that

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The Last Of Us Part II
Reviews
Geoff Jewell

Post Mortem Review – The Last of Us Part II

(Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers for The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II – You have been warned) It’s been seven long years since I first finished The Last of Us. In that span I have played many great games, but none that have had the same profound visceral and emotional impact on my views as a gamer or as a

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