Author Archives: Brian

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Computer and video game lover

First Impressions – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U) – An Open-World Critic’s Take

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Brian

I have always been critical of open-world games, but one of my favorite franchises has gone in that direction now, so I’ve tried this game despite my misgivings. Perhaps I should have held this back until or unless I finish … Continue reading →

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Game Opinion Summary Article Hyperlink Updates – Finally Completed!

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Brian

So, I’ve spent some time over the past few days working on finally finishing up the tedious but worthwhile task of adding hyperlinked Table of Contents sections to my Game Opinion Summary articles. It may seem simple but it is … Continue reading →

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Review: Splatoon (Wii U) – A Surprisingly Great Shooter from Nintendo

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Brian

… Sorry the site was down for a couple of days. Fixed. And here’s a new review too, finally, of a game I have been playing a lot of for the past month or two. Introduction Splatoon is an online … Continue reading →

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New old summary update(s)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Brian

I’ve finally gotten back to continuing to add hyperlinks to all the articles in my old summary lists, and here are two more: the Sega 32X & 32X CD list here: https://blackfalcongames.net/?p=151 and the Nintendo Gamecube list here: https://blackfalcongames.net/?p=129 I’m … Continue reading →

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E3 2017: My Thoughts, Particularly on the Press Conferences and Nintendo

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Brian

Sorry for the lack of updates recently. I got a Wii U last month at last, probably a couple of years after I should have, and have been quite addicted to it, particularly Splatoon, Mario Maker, and Super Mario 3D … Continue reading →

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New Article Updates

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Brian

I’ve gotten back to updating the old game Opinion Summary lists with working hyperlinked table of contents sections, both in the articles and on the site’s main Table of Contents page. Updated this time are: The Odyssey 2 system review … Continue reading →

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PC Platformers Game Opinion Summaries, Part 15: Digital-Download 2d games (Part 12)

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Brian

The next update is done, covering six games which vary from pretty good to just okay. With this the 2d digital-download-games section is, for now, complete. Next I will move on to 2.5d games. Table of Contents — Insanity’s Blade … Continue reading →

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PC Platformers Game Opinion Summaries, Part 14: Digital-Download 2d games (Part 11)

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Brian

With this update I get to the end of the alphabet for 2d platformers and start on the games I got since deciding to stop adding new titles to random updates, but instead to put them at the end of … Continue reading →

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PC Platformers Game Opinion Summaries, Part 13: Digital-Download 2d games (Part 10)

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Brian

Yes, it’s finally an update to this list! This time I cover five games. One I like a lot, while the other four have some positives and negatives. With this update I’ve almost reached the end of the alphabet for … Continue reading →

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Article Updates Again

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Brian

I haven’t written summaries recently, though the next update of that list shouldn’t take too much longer, but I have continued updating my old Game Opinion Summary articles with Table of Contents lists that link each summary, and also putting … Continue reading →

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