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I find myself frustrated with the Star Wars brand yet again and the cancellation of EA’s Mandalorian game. It is mind boggling to me that Disney and game developers don’t seem to care about making more Star Wars games. There are so many great ideas for games to make in this universe. The same can be said about movies and shows. There’s a lot of great lore just sitting around waiting for someone to...

I have mixed feelings about the gaming industry right now. I am the proud owner of an Xbox Series S and a PS5. So, I could play almost any game I want right now. However, the industry seems to be struggling to. AAA games are either flopping or disappearing. It looks like we will have to wait away for new games from staple franchises in the PlayStation catalogue. We have also witnessed 25,000 peopl...

I look back at another one of my favorite game franchises, Brothers in Arms. This was a fantastic WW2 franchise that featured great tactical gameplay. Many people grew tired of the oversaturation of WW2 games back in the early 2000s. However, Brothers in Arms was the one WW2 franchise that stood out and that's due to its fantastic narrative and tactical shooter gameplay. I also appreciated the...

I want to look back at Cold War because it never got the love it deserved. It may not be one of the best games in the franchise, but it definitely has the most unique campaign. The vibes of this game are great thanks to the mix of 1980s culture and Cold War elements. I appreciated the old school shooter feel to this game. The game should be applauded for trying new game modes in multiplayer. The g...

I need to rant about some of my pet peeves in media today. Modern day show runners and video game developers have been making some frustrating decisions lately regarding the censoring of content and questionable storytelling decisions. I also think these actions are a disservice to the original creators of these shows, books, and games. The examples used during my rant include Avatar: The Last Air...

The Medal of Honor series is one of the best shooter franchises ever made. It is actually on the list for best selling video game franchises. Medal of Honor helped define the first person shooter genre going back to the 90s. The franchise made a name for itself back in the simpler times of gaming. Gaming in the early 2000s was all about the fun you had while playing through games. The Medal of Hon...

In my opinion, Revenge of the Sith is the best Star Wars movie ever created. The movie is filled with thrilling moments and many emotional ones as well. Some of the greatest lightsaber duels can be found in this movie. Episode 3 is the perfect conclusion to not only the sequel trilogy, but to the entire Skywalker Saga. From the epic space battle start to the emotional binary sunset ending, Revenge...

Stars Wars has kicked off 2024 with a bunch of headlines. Some of them are good and others have stirred up controversy yet again. Drama surrounds the Rey movie again for two reasons. The first is due to the backlash of an old quote from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the director of the film. A rumor followed soon after stating that the movie was being delayed indefinitely and that there were issues with...

Rebel Moon had the potential to be really good. However, the story in part 1 is rushed and Zack Snyder took too many ideas from other movies. The movie tries to be original, but it falls short of being something very special and unique. I enjoyed the movie more than others and I do like Kora, the film's protagonist. The movie had a solid beginning and end. However, the middle is forgettable. T...

It's time I give my full thoughts on the first season of Andor. Andor is a really good show. The production quality is high for this show. However, I do think it is overrated for a few reasons. I won't lie, I am a little petty when it comes to this show. That's because I don't understand why Disney and Lucasfilm put the ultimate effort into a show that is not as significant as some...

It's been known for a while know that Starfield is a disappointing game. It failed to hit the mark for many gamers who were looking forward to playing it. The sad situation has gotten worse over the past few months due to Bethesda giving delusional responses to user reviews. The Bethesda fan boys have been ridiculous as well. I've encountered some rude and delusional people who will define...

It’s been amazing to watch GTA and Fortnite grow into what they are today. Both games have stood the test of time and have gotten better and better over the years. We always wonder what makes a game next-gen. We have been waiting for that true next-gen experience to come out on PS5 and Xbox. But what if those games have been sitting in front of us all this time? GTA and Fortnite are the blueprints...

The Order: 1886 is a forgotten game from the PS4 era. I don't think I ever played a game that was so good in terms of quality but lacked so much due to weird decisions made by the developers. The game features a unique story and setting. It looks pretty good for a game that came out in 2015. The whole experience felt like a movie due to the cinematic approach the developers took with the graph...

Star Wars is still trying to figure out how to bounce back from recent failures. The promotion of Dave Filoni is a step in the right direction. However, more must be done. The franchise needs to make new movies. It needs to get serious again. We need a new story that can drive the next era of Star Wars. I don’t think it’s a good idea to let Taika Waititi make a movie. It’s nothing personal. I just...

Dave Filoni has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer! I love this move for Lucasfilm. Dave deserves the opportunity to sit at the table when it comes to developing new content for Star Wars. I want someone who loves Star Wars and is well educated in what the franchise is about. Dave Filoni is qualified for that role. I want to see someone lead with passion and not some corporate person who only...

After 92 hours, I completed all the main stuff in Starfield. It was a long journey that I won’t remember fondly. While my total playtime was increasing, my love for the game was decreasing. Ultimately, Starfield is a lackluster game. It’s big and bloated. It truly feels like a Bethesda game. That is both a good and a bad thing. It’s good if you like Bethesda’s formula. However, it’s bad that the g...

Modern Warfare 3's campaign is pretty bad. It's a quick and bland experience. You can definitely tell that this was rushed. There is no excuse for this campaign to be so bad. They already had the blueprint for the story and it should have been a cakewalk using the legendary characters from the original trilogy. The open combat missions are the worst thing about this year's campaign. Al...

There have been many single-player stories in the Call of Duty Franchise. The story that stands out among them all is the campaigns from Black Ops 1 and 2. The story in these two games was awesome. The most creative storytelling in Call of Duty's history comes from Black Ops 1 and 2. Rather than make a generic war game centered around the Vietnam War and Cold War era, the developers decided to...

The original Modern Warfare trilogy put Call of Duty on the map for good. Yes, things took off for them because of multiplayer, but their campaigns were also good. The Modern Warfare trilogy featured great storytelling and shocking moments. There were also memorable characters as well. The story and characters from this trilogy are so influential that they are still being used today in the new Mod...

This is part 1 of a 3 part series where I will go back and talk about classic Call of Duty campaigns. I kick things off by taking a look back at some of the earliest campaigns in the franchise. Back when Call of Duty was known mostly as a World War 2 shooter. While the controls and graphics don't hold up today, the much simpler times meant the developers could put more care and effort into the...

I'm still haven't decided if I will be purchasing MW3. I was leaning towards no, but then I played the Beta. The beta was awesome. Call of Duty's gameplay gets better and better every year. I am so down to play on the OG MW2 maps. I'm a core multiplayer fan though and I am worried that Warzone, DMZ, and zombies will get more attention than the regular multiplayer content. That'...

Sometimes I wonder where Star Wars would be today if Disney's tenure didn't start off so poorly. Maybe Star Wars would still be universally loved today. I've been thinking about this lately. I have come up with a few thoughts on some scenarios that could have made things better at the beginning of Disney Star Wars. So, here's my thoughts on how Star Wars could have been handled dif...

Battlefield 1 was such a great game. It is my favorite game in the franchise and it's one of my favorite shooters overall. The game was near perfect in all aspects. The campaign was new and unique. The multiplayer was great and the live service was actually really nice in this game. Let me explain why I enjoyed every part of this game.

I've put more time into Starfield since coming out with my initial thoughts video. I have yet to beat the game, but I have experienced just about everything this game has to offer. Starfield is a solid game. However, I find myself growing bored of it. It's a space game that appears to be big and large. Yet, it is so limited throughout many gameplay features. I'll give my thoughts on th...

I really enjoyed Ahsoka. I think it is one of the better Star Wars shows to come out. I thought the plot was very interesting with the mixture of old and new lore elements. I though the cast was solid, especially since a lot of these characters were introduced to live action for the first time. There was a lot of action and the nostalgia moments were emotional and very impactful to the franchise a...