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Initial Impressions of Mass Effect: Andromeda!

Sure, it's not quite like the Mass Effect trilogy, but so far I'm loving Mass Effect: Andromeda. Here are a few things I'm enjoying about it as I play. =) https://youtu.be/NC9A2kvtJ30 You can also read my game diary as I track my progress and experiences in the game here! I'd love to compare notes! Thanks for watching! =)… Continue reading Initial Impressions of Mass Effect: Andromeda!

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Favorite Quests #2: A Haunted Island in “The Witcher 3”

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a game of stories. They unravel as you explore the vast open world as Geralt, a witcher who hunts monsters with magic and a special sword. What I love about this game is how well-crafted each side quest is, until it doesn't feel like a "side" quest but just another… Continue reading Favorite Quests #2: A Haunted Island in “The Witcher 3”

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The Allure of Story-Based Side Quests

Lately I've been playing Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and while I'm still in the early stages of the game, it's already reminding me of another massive RPG: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The reason for the comparison is the way these games handle questing in an open-world (or at least partially open-world) environment. Now, I've played a… Continue reading The Allure of Story-Based Side Quests