How Speedrunning Changed My Perception of Games
Watching GDQ and ESA reinvigorated my love for franchises I had all but forgotten and helped me discover new ones to explore. [Read More]
Articles by Colin Kolhoven
About Colin Kolhoven
Understanding Where a ‘Meta’ Comes From
Are you the trendsetter or the sheep? [Read More]
Why Games With a Score of 50/100 Aren’t Bad
Games and movies have too quickly adopted the method of school-style grading, resulting is a skewed perspective on what a game's score actually means. [Read More]
4 Ways ‘Overwatch’ Can Go from Damn Good to Phenomenal
‘Overwatch’ is the most fun I’ve had playing a shooter since ‘Halo 3,’ but it’s not without own flaws. [Read More]
E3 2016: Bethesda Press Conference Review
Bethesda continues to show it has some of the industry’s best talent working under its banner. [Read More]
‘Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End’ Tops Perfection
‘Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End’ Review [Read More]
‘Doom’ Feels like Two Games… Well, One and a Half
The multiplayer in the newly released ‘Doom’ is far in a way disconnected from its singleplayer experience. [Read More]
Hearthstone: Welcoming the Old Gods
Blizzard’s slow progression with ‘Hearthstone’s’ catalogue means that new and old players alike have few things to be excited about. [Read More]
May the 4th Be With You: Coffee With Luke
We take a seat with Luke Skywalker following the release of ‘Episode VII’ to ask him some serious and not so serious questions. [Read More]
Insomniac Games: The Masters of the Fourth-Wall Break
Insomniac games continues to demonstrate an unparalleled ability to create products that are self aware and toy with their audience's expectations. [Read More]
A Walk In the Woods: A Closer Look at Walking Simulators
For me, connecting to a game's story and characters is at the core of what makes it a good experience. [Read More]
‘Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster’ Review
Capcom’s prequel to the events of ‘Resident Evil’ satisfies many of my survival horror cravings, but it is not without its flaws. [Read More]
The WRaP: Treasure Hunting, Speed Runs and Interplanetary Deliveries
This WRaP includes ‘Futurama,’ ‘Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection’ and ‘The Expanse.’ [Read More]
Less is More: 2015 and the Year of Open World Fatigue
The slew of recent open world games made me re-examine not only what types of games I enjoy, but the gaming review process in general. [Read More]
Narrative and Choice: An Examination of the Telltale Formula
Telltale Games hooked me with their gritty interpretation of ‘The Walking Dead,’ and years later, they haven’t let go. [Read More]
‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Review
Lara Croft’s battles with her interior demons and against quasi-supernatural forces combine to make ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ a compelling tale and a worthwhile single-player experience. [Read More]
‘Halo 5: Guardians’ Campaign Thoughts and Discussion
'Halo 5''s campaign is beautiful in presentation and grand in its scope, but leaves you wanting more. [Read More]
Why ‘Halo’ Is Still the Best Franchise I’ve Ever Played
'Halo' has become a lifestyle for me, and it remains the king of all video game franchises. [Read More]
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