TOL - Souls-Like-Fatigue

Hey it's Tarrmu and welcome to Thinking Out Loud. In today’s video we’re asking the question: is Souls-like fatigue finally starting to set in? There’s no denying that this sub-genre has been a gold rush for both AA and AAA developers, each trying to craft

Indie Hour - Tears of Metal

Hey it’s Tarrmu and welcome to a new series called Indie Hour, where we’ll be diving into the world of indie games and highlighting upcoming releases you should be on the lookout for. In today’s episode, we’re looking at Tears of Metal, the latest game from

Donkey Kong Bananza - Review

Overview In recent years, the platforming genre has experienced a true renaissance. We’ve seen a wave of creative titles that, while rooted in familiar DNA, have burst onto the scene with bold and inventive ideas, pushing player expression and mechanical creativity to exciting new heights. From Nintendo’s masterpieces

TOL - Where Should Zelda Go Next

Hey it's Tarrmu and welcome to Thinking Out Loud and in In today’s video, we’ll be talking about The Legend of Zelda—and more specifically, where the series might head after Tears of the Kingdom. With the Switch 2's release, it’s a fascinating

TOL - My Biggest Issue With The Switch 2

Hey it's Tarrmu and welcome to Thinking Out Loud and in today's video we'll be talking about the Switch 2 and more importantly what I feel is the biggest issue with the console. My gripes stem from a practice that is becoming more common

Death Stranding 2 Review

Introduction Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the highly anticipated sequel to Hideo Kojima’s divisive yet profoundly introspective 2019 title, Death Stranding. The original game, widely discussed for its unique mechanics and philosophical underpinnings, remains a singular experience within the medium. The sequel expands upon the original in

Death Stranding Retrospective

Introduction There really isn’t anything else quite like Death Stranding. It represents Hideo Kojima at his most unrestrained—so much so that some might even call it indulgent. As a result, it’s perhaps the most polarizing game he’s ever made. Much of that divisiveness stems from its

Doom: The Dark Ages is Satisfying and Solid (Review)

Overview Doom: The Dark Ages is undeniably the boldest entry in the modern Doom series, swinging for the fences with a prequel story, a slower pace, and a heavy focus on melee combat. It deviates significantly from the established formula of Doom 2016 and Eternal, and as a result, it’

Split Fiction - Review

Overview Split Fiction, the latest instalment from Hazelight, a studio renowned for their incredible co-op single player experiences, from the Prison Break escapades of A Way Out through to the marriage counseling critically acclaimed gem that is It Takes Two. From a gameplay standpoint, we have reached our peak here

TOL - The Decline of Physical Games

Hey it's Tarrmu and welcome to Thinking Out Loud and in today's video we'll be talking about the slow decline of physical video games, and the changes it has had on our ever growing industry of video games. As we move closer to a

Clair Obscur Expedition 33: The Ability to Let Go (Deep-Dive)

‼️SPOILER WARNING: This Whole Article contains heavy spoilers for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Overview Expedition 33 is an exceptional video game, one that will undoubtedly be remembered for its innovative take on turn based combat, an evocative soundtrack, a stellar cast of voice talent, and above all, a powerful, emotionally

South of Midnight: A Cult Classic (Review)

Overview In the wild world of video games, we're constantly being bombarded with new games fighting for our time, engagement, and valuable dollars, the latter being ever more front of mind with the recent cost of a video game discourse surrounding the worth of a video game.With