Memories of Lothric

It's one of my greatest ever gaming achievements. To be able to say that I have beaten every Dark Souls III boss without summons. To most Dark Souls players, this is likely to be the 'entry-level' to calling yourself a Dark Souls player. But to me it's the kind of achievement that I struggle to … Continue reading Memories of Lothric →

#LoveYourBacklog

The Backlog. It peers at us from the stack of games beside the TV, the back of our drawer of shame, or for the more organised, our obsessively-ordered games shelves. It's a constant reminder of our failings. The releases that have been purchased with the hope of providing countless hours of entertainment, only to be … Continue reading #LoveYourBacklog →

Bad Sequels?

No, this post isn't specifically about discussing 'bad sequels' in the traditional sense. I thought I'd better say that right off-the-bat before a legion of Kingdom Hearts fans come knocking at my door... I read a rather passioned comment this week in response to someone who had accused Kingdom Hearts 3 of being a bad … Continue reading Bad Sequels? →

Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Four

Back to Part Three 24th January - Ancient Wyvern I travelled back to the Irithyll Dungeon, not because I wanted to to revisit the deformed monstrosities that I had met before, but because it was time to walk the 'Path of the Dragon'. Defeating The Consumed King had rewarded me with a gesture allowing me to … Continue reading Game Diary: Dark Souls III Part Four →

January: Recap

And so, 2019 is well underway and we're already into the first day of February. With time passing by SO quickly, I thought I'd pause and look back at the month of January. (Hint: It involves a lot of Dark Souls). Gaming I started the new year running by immediately taking on my New Year's … Continue reading January: Recap →