Tag: video-games
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3 Quick Takes- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Since there is no way I’ll finish this game any time soon, this post is to offer some early thoughts. I am currently in the middle of Chapter 4, with maybe 10 hours or so of playtime. Combat is Better (But Still Could Use Some Work) I fell off Yakuza: Like a Dragon almost entirely…
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review- The Genius With No Common Sense
There’s always that one kid in school. All the brains in the world, excels at every subject, aces every test. But there is just one thing… “they ain’t got no common sense!”. In the end, it doesn’t matter. When someone is brilliant, they can get by without common sense, even if it can be frustrating…
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Big Nerd Gaming’s Top 10 Moments of 2023
One of the beautiful things about video games is how the best moments can take shape in such a variety of ways. When I look back at my favorite moments each year, some are boss fights, some are plot moments, some are set pieces, and most have a little bit of everything. These are the…
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How Hibernian Workshop Got Better And Delivered One of The Best Games of 2023
About a month back I purchased Astral Ascent, a game that has quickly skyrocketed up my Game Of The Year list. After following the dev, Hibernian Workshop, on twitter, I was struck by a tweet where they talked about the journey to this point. In the tweet, they showcased how the steam reviews for their…
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Welcome to Big Nerd Gaming
My name is Westen, aka “The Big Nerd”. I count myself as incredibly fortunate in this life. I have an amazing wife, a beautiful daughter, and tons of amazing friends, many of whom I consider family. And yet, one weird thing has always been missing for me. Despite video games being one of my main…
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