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I guess I always hoped I wouldn’t be 47 and looking to start my life over once more. Forty seven with three kids too. Hmm. Not the easiest situation to go through, but I have been through worse and survived. I’m still here right? Every day above ground is a gift. How we got to this situation is perhaps something which will need to be explored fully in my memoirs, but right now it’s time to make plans. We live...

Critical Moves Podcaster – Am I a Podcaster Now?

Seems so! A few months ago now when I was looking for methods of increasing the reach of RTS HQ, I contacted Nuno from Strategy and Wargaming. I had been reading his blog off and on for a few years and liked his style. I thought maybe he would be interested in a link exchange or something like that. Perhaps a guest post slot. Who knows? Nuno and I got talking and he mentioned that he would like to do...

Culture Wars in the UK

I’ll by saying I hate that term; Culture War. Its often bandied about in the context of online arguments about LGBTQ+ rights, evolution vs. creationism, gender roles. Its disingenuous to describe petty online arguments as a war. They’re not wars, they are bickering entitled by keyboard warriors. That’s not war. Maybe this isn’t quite war (yet), but the scenes in Southport yesterday are indicative of an insipid and underlying tension simmering beneath the surface. Fueled by years of divisive rhetoric...

Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Pack 2 Coming Soon

Mortal Kombat 1 has been one hell of a wild ride, a game I have enjoyed immensely as you can read about in My Mortal Kombat 1 Review. This whole new Mortal Kombat series which started all the way back with Mortal Kombat 9 has been amazing. The last DLC pack is here on July 23rd and it features a new character in Takeda and a new Kameo Fighter in Ferra. Takeda was introduced back in Mortal Komba X where...

These 5 games leave PSPlus in August

Sony has announced that five games will be removed from the PlayStation Plus lineup in August. The games are as follows: These games will be removed from the lineup on August 20th. Additionally, on August 29th, Visions of Mana, the first new main game in the series in over 15 years, will be released....

The Xbox Gets Doomed! Doom 3 On Xbox!

While I have already talked about My Top 5 Xbox 360 Games. I was actually all in with Xbox from the original Xbox. Hey, I loved the PlayStation 2 and the Game Cube, but at the time, the Xbox had this raw power that I had never seen in a games console before. Most 3rd party games looked better on the original Xbox and we were promised ports of PC games on the Xbox that apparently could not be done...

It Still Hits

It still hits, you know, even after all these years. It still hurts dealing with suicide. A young lad with a young family and, you’d think, with everything to live for. On July 15th 2024 he decided life was no longer for living. He took himself out into the woods near his home whilst family and friends and colleagues searched frantically. They were desperate to find him. I wonder what desperation he felt at the time when he decided oblivion...

Overwatch 2 X Transformers Skins!

Somewhat recently, I talked about how I had gotten back into Overwatch 2. I am still playing and still having fun with that game, despite not spending a penny and just playing all kinds of different matches here and there. I would happily pay full AAA price for this game, but I am not into the whole season pass deal. If you go a little further back, I also discussed My Top 5 Transformers video games and talked about what...

They Think It’s All Over

…it is now. The pain and anguish of being an England football fan continues. X more years of hurt and all that. They just didn’t have it in them and Spain looked like the better side right from the off. Southgate came into a lot of criticism at the start of the tournament. It looked like just more of the same. No ideas, no cutting edge, nothing in the final third. But through hard work and a significant dose of...

Somebody shot Donald

On Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania, wannabe second term President, old cheesy-wotsit-face himself, Donald Trump, was shot at by an unnamed assailant. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on your political persuasion, the convicted felon survived the assassination attempt. Biden was quick to jump on the issue. He said, [There is] no place in America for this. We must unite as one nation to condemn it. It’s sick, it’s sick. Goddammit Joe, you’re right. He went on to say. We cannot...

RTS HQ

Browsing Reddit and I saw this: RTS (real-time strategy) games have always been my go-to. I started with Red Alert when it was first released and I’ve dumped thousands of hours into the Supreme Commander games. As I mentioned in a previous post, Sanctuary: Shattered Sun was the catalyst for...

How I got back into being a webmaster

As much as I don’t like the term, let’s roll with it. I am a webmaster. Although, even after more than two decades of experience of forums and blogs, I still consider me to be a webamateur. Let’s Start With Some History These pages are littered with examples of websites...

Guess Who’s Back?

Hey, it’s been a while (again). Let’s put down a quick update and hopefully kickstart me blogging again. In February I was at the lowest I have been in a long time. I blogged about being Adrift. Lost. Numb. Treading water. I’m pleased to say that things have turned a...

Capcom Gives First Details On New Resident Evil!

If you check out My Top 5 Resident Evil Games article, you know that this is a franchise I love. Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village are both fantastic games and many of us have been patiently waiting for Capcom to reveal the next game. The Resident Evil...

A New Hope for KOTOR

The anticipation surrounding the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) remake continues to build, despite the lack of recent news and updates. Since the enigmatic teaser in 2021, fans have been eagerly waiting for more information. The role-playing game (RPG) remake is still in the early stages of...

Winter is Coming… a Bit Later: Frostpunk 2 Delay Explained

In the world of gaming, delays are often met with a mix of disappointment and understanding. The recent delay of Frostpunk 2, one of the most eagerly anticipated strategy and city-building games of 2024, is no exception. Originally set to release in July, the launch has been pushed back by...

July’s Hottest Game Releases: What to Play This Month

After a stellar start to 2024, July is shaping up to keep the momentum going strong with a slew of exciting new game releases. Traditionally a month more known for game announcements than launches, this July is packed with highly anticipated titles, including a major expansion for one of the...

Top 5 Retro Star Wars Games

Get ready to go to a galaxy far, far away as we look at what I consider to be the top 5 retro Star Wars games. I have already looked at the top 5 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games and the Top 5 X-Men Games, but now we are looking...

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom took pretty much everyone by surprise. I am a huge fan of the series and it even featured on My Top 5 Super Nintendo Games List. However, before the recent Nintendo Direct, I did actually have a feeling that we would see a new Legend of Zelda game. Yet, I would have put money on it being a port of Wind Waker HD or Twilight Princess HD or even both of them. I...

Templar Discounts: Knightly Deals on Dragon Age Series

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to dive into the rich and immersive world of Thedas, now is the time. The acclaimed Dragon Age series, including Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age II, and Dragon Age: Inquisition, is currently on sale on Steam with a whopping 90% discount. With this incredible deal, there’s no better moment to take a look back at the games that have captivated millions of players worldwide and set the stage for the highly anticipated...

Star Wars Strategy Game Inbound

Bit Reactor, a newly formed studio, is setting its sights on revolutionizing the tactical strategy genre with a Star Wars-themed game. Boasting a team of 15 former XCOM developers, including co-founder and CEO Greg Foertsch, the studio is poised to draw on their rich experience to push the boundaries of the genre. Their aim is to create a game that blends deep strategy with cinematic storytelling, without compromising on either. The Legacy of XCOM and Vision for Innovation It’s impossible...

Medieval Meltdown – Doom: The Dark Ages

The rumors were true. At the Xbox June Showcase event, id Software officially unveiled the next entry in the Doom franchise, titled Doom: The Dark Ages. Slated for a 2025 release, this upcoming game transports players to a dark fantasy realm, marking a significant departure from the traditional sci-fi settings of previous titles. A Journey to the Past Doom: The Dark Ages plunges the franchise into a medieval-inspired era. As the title suggests, this new installment takes players back in...

Back 4 Blood: Better or Worse? A Retrospective

Back 4 Blood, developed by Turtle Rock Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, hit the shelves in October 2021 with high expectations. Billed as a spiritual successor to the iconic Left 4 Dead series, Back 4 Blood promised to deliver the same adrenaline-pumping, cooperative zombie-slaying action that made its predecessors so beloved. As we look back on the game, we can assess whether it lived up to its heritage or fell short of the mark. With the game...

Top 5 PSP Games

Recently we talked about how there was potentially a new PSP in the works from Sony and that got me thinking about how much fun I had with the PlayStation Portable over the years. It is a fantastic handheld system that had a ton of great games for it. While it was massively overshadowed by the Nintendo DS, many people still loved playing with their PSP. That is why today I am putting together my list of the top 5...

Crime Pays – Crime Boss: Rockay City Review

Crime Boss: Rockay City is a game that emerged with much fanfare, promising a nostalgic trip back to the golden era of ’80s and ’90s action heroes, coupled with intense heist gameplay. However, the actual experience of diving into the game reveals a blend of engaging mechanics and disappointing execution. Initial Expectations and Surprises When I started Crime Boss: Rockay City, my expectations were modest, primarily shaped by the game’s lukewarm reception on the Epic Games Store and the cringe-worthy...

Crude Awakening: The Horrors of Still Wakes the Deep

The Chinese Room, known for their narrative-driven games like Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, has delivered a masterful homage to John Carpenter’s The Thing with Still Wakes the Deep (which was covered in our 12 Games To Play In 2024 Feature). This atmospheric first-person horror game, set on a 1970s North Sea oil rig, eschews combat for a deeply immersive experience filled with tension and scares, making it a standout in the body horror...

Max Is Back In Life is Strange: Double Exposure

At the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Life is Strange: Double Exposure was shown and it blew my mind! A little while back I ranked The Life is Strange games and I talked about what a huge fan of the series I was. While I loved the series due to the controversy regarding stuff that was found in the files of the last game and with series creators, Don’t Nod doing their own thing and also making a “Life is Strange”...

The Silent Scream of Survival – A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead

Fans of the A Quiet Place franchise are in for a treat as A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead prepares to release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2024. This first-person, single-player horror adventure game is developed by Italian studio Stormind Games and published by Saber Interactive. As the latest installment in the franchise, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead promises to deliver a thrilling experience that will immerse players in a world of terror and uncertainty. In...

Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door Review

I wanted to wait until I had finished the game before writing my Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door review. I originally played this on the Game Cube back in 2004, but I never finished the game and to be honest with you, I did not give it the attention it deserved and I ended up getting rid of the game…. Way before it skyrocketed in price. I already reviewed Super Mario RPG and I talked about how much I...

Top 5 Retro NBA Games

As I write this we are right in the heart of the NBA Finals! I am what you would call a casual NBA game fan, I have been playing NBA games since the early 90s, but the NBA 2K series as it is today is way too much for me. Hey, I can appreciate how in-depth and realistic they are, but as I said, it is just too much for me. Anyway, having played a ton of great basketball games...

Civ-olution: The Next Era Begins with Civilization 7

After a long wait, the next installment in the Civilization series has finally been unveiled. During the main keynote of the Summer Game Fest, publisher 2K introduced Civilization 7, marking the first new entry in this iconic strategy series since 2016. While no specific details or actual gameplay were provided, a brief teaser trailer hinted at the familiar Civilization experience. However, we do know that the game won’t be launching until 2025 and will be available on multiple platforms, including...

Bullet Hell or Bullet Heaven: Project Tower Preview

Yummy Games’ upcoming new title mixes third-person shooter with bullet hell, all powered by Unreal Engine 5. In just thirty minutes of the game, we experienced combat snippets, the intriguing morphing ability of our character, a demanding boss fight, and exciting hints of the sci-fi narrative the game will have. For a game that is on a very tight deadline, there is already much that is thrilling about Yummy Games’ latest project. Yummy Games describes Project Tower as a blend...

Free-dom Fighters: Marvel’s Midnight Suns

If you’re a fan of turn-based strategy games and the Marvel universe, Firaxis Games’ Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a title that’s worth your time, especially now that it’s currently free on the Epic Games Store. Combining the strategic depth of XCOM with a unique card-based combat system and a healthy dose of Marvel lore, this game offers an engaging blend of strategy, story, and superhero shenanigans. Gameplay and Mechanics Marvel’s Midnight Suns revolves around tactical, turn-based battles. If you’ve played...

Fractured Alliance

Fractured Alliance is an upcoming real-time strategy game currently in early development by Tense Games. Drawing inspiration from iconic RTS titles like Command & Conquer, Red Alert, and Supreme Commander, it promises to deliver a nostalgic yet fresh gaming experience. Players will command diverse forces, gather resources, build bases, and adapt their tactics to dominate expansive landscapes. With rich campaigns and dynamic multiplayer battles, Fractured Alliance aims to shape the destiny of its virtual world and its players. Command Your...

Top 5 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Video Games

I am a huge Turtles fan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time topped My Top 5 Super Nintendo Games list and I talked very complimentary about the Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock DLC. I also had some fun with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Wrath of the Mutants game that came out earlier this year. There have been some amazing TMNT games over the years and having been a fan since the 80s, I have played them all....

New PSP In The Works?

One of the more interesting things to be circulating online is the talk of a new Sony PSP! This “leaked” information has come from a pretty reliable source, Anton Logvinov who in the past has leaked stuff like the PC ports of Death Stranding and Horizon Zero Dawn. Also, this was briefly mentioned earlier in the year as well when the PS5 Pro specs were being talked about so it does seem like this rumor does have some weight to...

Are Repro Games A Good Or Bad Thing?

I have been collecting video games for a couple of decades at this point and in that time I have managed to get some crazy deals, but I have also seen what a very expensive hobby retro game collecting has become. In both My Top 5 Super Nintendo Games and My Top 5 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Games articles, I talk about how Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time is one of my favorite games of all time...

Getting Back Into Overwatch 2

To say that I was addicted to Overwatch is a massive understatement. I did not start playing the game until 2007, but my son was there from day one. The funny thing about the start of my Overwatch addiction is that I saw my son play the Christmas themed Mei’s Snowball Offensive and thought that it looked fun so I gave it a show and the rest as they say is history. Like many Overwatch players, I started out messing...

Total War: Star Wars?

Creative Assembly, the masterminds behind the acclaimed Total War series, are reportedly working on three new games, one of which is expected to be an officially licensed Star Wars-themed Total War game (Source: DualShockers). The blending of the expansive Star Wars universe with the deep strategic and real-time tactics of Total War has the potential to create a unique and captivating gaming experience. As we await official announcements and details, let’s explore how the Star Wars setting might translate into...

Alien Nation: The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells’ iconic novel, The War of the Worlds, is finally receiving a much-anticipated video game adaptation for consoles and PC. This classic literature has inspired numerous movie adaptations and other works over the past century, so it’s no surprise that it’s making its way into the gaming world. However, details about the upcoming sci-fi thriller remain scarce until developer FlipSwitch Games decides to reveal more about the project. What Is War of the Worlds? War of the Worlds is...

Top 5 16-bit WWF Games

I have already talked about My Top 5 8-Bit WWF games so today we are jumping forward a generation to look at the top 5 16-bit WWF games! This list was a bit trickier to do, to be honest with you. I thought about the Game Boy Advance WWF games, but technically that system is 32-bit so I decided against it. Anyway, prepare to enter the WWF’s New Generation as we look at the best the WWF had to offer...

Total Annihilation and its Influence on Modern RTS Games

Released in 1997 by Cavedog Entertainment, Total Annihilation is a landmark title in the real-time strategy genre. Designed by Chris Taylor, the game was revolutionary, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in RTS gaming. It introduced several gameplay mechanics and technological advancements that not only set it apart from its contemporaries but also laid the groundwork for future RTS games. This retrospective examines the key elements of Total Annihilation, its impact on the RTS genre, and its enduring legacy...