Category Archives: First Impressions

First Impressions: They Are Billions (PC)

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Brian

They Are Billions is an RTS/building simulation game in early access on Steam. It was released in early access in December 2017, but I got the game about a week and a half ago. I have been very hooked since, … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Ever Oasis (3DS) – This game is great!

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Brian

This is another first-impressions article, not a review.  It reflects my opinion on the game based on the hours I have put into it so far.  I may still be early in this game, but I have played it enough … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Steam Link hardware – Computer Games on your Television!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Brian

… Yes, it’s been far too long. Between being busy, that more than 6-day power outage after the huge windstorm of October 2017 knocked out power to more than half of this state, some computer problems (I think Windows messed … Continue reading →

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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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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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Article: “Nintendo 64 Controller” Famiclone Systems: The Super Joy III and Power Joy Pirate Consoles

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Brian

This is an improved, rewritten upgrade of a post I wrote in 2012 when I got the Power Joy system described below.  These things are pretty interesting pirate game units, and it’s cool to have a few of them. 🙂 … Continue reading →

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TI-99/4A: First Impressions & Game Summaries for my Newest Gaming Platform

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Brian

Ugh, it’s been an awful week. Finally posting something. I just expanded this so at least I can post something. I have started on another major Game Opinion Summaries list, but that will take quite some time. I’ll try to … Continue reading →

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Guild Wars 2 (PC) Beta Weekend Event 2 Impressions

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Brian

Guild Wars 2 Developed by ArenaNet and published by NCSoft For PC.  Game is not yet released and is still in beta.  First open beta test was in May 2012. Note – this is the second BWE, and the third … Continue reading →

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Etrian Odyssey 3: The Drowned City (DS) First Impressions

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Brian

Etrian Odyssey 3: The Drowned City Developed and published by Atlus Released September 21, 2010 Etrian Odyssey 3: The Drowned City was released a few weeks ago, and as a fan of the first game I was quite interested.  I … Continue reading →

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