Crimson Desert is the Best Messy Game

Crimson Desert Hernand with Cliff riding his horse

When Crimson Desert first burst onto the scene, it felt like the second coming of open‑world RPGs. Pearl Abyss dropped trailers that looked like CGI reels masquerading as gameplay. People were convinced it couldn’t possibly run on real hardware. The promise was intoxicating: a gritty fantasy world, physics‑driven combat, cinematic set pieces, and a level … Read moreCrimson Desert is the Best Messy Game

Battlefield 6 HOTAS Setup Steps

Battlefield HOTAS Setup helicopter first person view

Battlefield 6 does not natively support DirectInput devices like my Logitech X56 HOTAS. I ran into this before with Battlefield 2042, but now the Battlefield 6 HOTAS setup steps are different. Sure, playing with a controller is an option, but why choose the lesser option? To bridge this gap, I used: This method ensures clean, … Read moreBattlefield 6 HOTAS Setup Steps

Robocop Rogue City Nostalgia is Real

Robocop Rogue City Alex Murphy sitting in the chair with the therapist

For gamers who grew up quoting “Dead or alive, you’re coming with me,” RoboCop Rogue City is more than just a first-person shooter—it’s a gritty, blood-soaked love letter to the 1980s and ’90s action. A surprisingly faithful homage to the original RoboCop films. Developed by Teyon, the studio behind Terminator: Resistance, this game doesn’t just … Read moreRobocop Rogue City Nostalgia is Real

Can’t Start Order of the Giants DLC Fix

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Order of the Giants DLC key art

Like many others out there, I ran into the problem: can’t start the Indiana Jones Order of the Giants DLC. The priest and his parrot that trigger the start of the mission were nowhere to be found. When I tried my save rollback fix from my original playthrough, things just got worse. The good news … Read moreCan’t Start Order of the Giants DLC Fix

DOOM The Dark Ages is my Favorite One

Doom the Dark Ages before mounting the Dragon hold shield and a gun

After finishing Clair Obscur Expedition 33, I planned to go back to The Alters, but instead found Doom the Dark Ages is my favorite one. The plan was to play another level, but I ended up steamrolling through the game. I’ve played the OG Doom and Doom Eternal, but I just prefer this version of … Read moreDOOM The Dark Ages is my Favorite One

South of Midnight is About Healing Trauma

South of Midnight Hazel looking at Huggin Molly's Lair

After finishing Avowed and dipping toes into Clair Obscur Expedition 33, I returned to the world of South of Midnight to finish the story. Most gamers recognize the stop motion style of animation and unique art from the trailers, but South of Midnight is about healing trauma. It’s a unique game mechanic that I don’t … Read moreSouth of Midnight is About Healing Trauma