Jordan Andow
Game industry critic and reviewer
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If you know me, you’ll know that Remedy Entertainment is one of my favorite developers in the industry—Alan Wake 2 is easily one of the best games ever made. Of course, Alan Wake is part of the Remedy Connected Universe (RCU), along with Control, a game focused on the Federal…
I've been playing Lost Records Bloom & Rage, the latest narrative-driven adventure game from Don't Nod. The question I had going in was, can Lost Records Bloom & Rage stand out amongst an increasingly crowded genre? And more importantly, is it worth your time? Game Name: Lost Records Bloom &…
Do you like co-op experiences? Hazelight Games once again looks to deliver a top-tier co-op adventure with Split Fiction. The biggest question is, can Split Fiction recapture the magic of It Takes Two? Let's talk about it. Game Name: Split Fiction Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series…
Ixion
Ixion is a deep city-building strategy game that puts a bigger focus on story to set itself apart from the competition. So, if you’re familiar with the genre, Ixion is definitely worth a try. Unfortunately, given its current technical issues and less-than-optimal controller-friendly design on consol
In 2018, Compulsion Games was acquired by Xbox, becoming part of their first-party studio lineup. Since that time, I have been excited to see what this team could create with these extra resources. Following the release of We Happy Few in the months after they were acquired, Compulsion Games began…
It's safe to say that there is a lot of weight on the shoulders of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ubisoft needs this game to be a success more than any other—the future of the company could very well depend on it. Adding to the pressure for Assassin's Creed Shadows are the…
In what has become an annual tradition, RGG Studio and SEGA have delivered another Like a Dragon game. By now, you might think you've seen everything this series has to offer. However, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii introduces some clever changes and additions that keep things feeling fresh.…
Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is here, and I’ve had the pleasure of playing it for the last few weeks. After spending many hours with it, I can confidently say that Avowed will capture RPG fans far and wide. However, I haven’t been able to finish it yet, and that’s a shame…
Sniper Elite: Resistance is the upcoming release from Rebellion and is a spin-off from the acclaimed Sniper Elite franchise. The question is does it evolve the formula or stick with the series' familiar gameplay loop? Let's talk about it. Game Name: Sniper Elite: Resistance Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox…
I've spent a few weeks playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and while the game captivated me and I enjoyed the experience for the most part, Stalker 2 is not for the faint of heart. I'll explore why in our S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl review. Game Name: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2:…
It’s been over a decade since Indiana Jones last appeared in a video game, dating back to the 2009’s Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, not counting the LEGO and mobile games. Since then, fans have been waiting patiently—or maybe not so patiently—for another chance to step into the…
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead left me with a tension-filled quietness even when not playing it and that’s all you can really ask for from a good horror game. As a fan of the movie series, I certainly recommend this as a must play.
