When World of Warcraft came out, it didn’t just become a game—it became a way of life. For me, it sucked away about 2.5 years of my life, and honestly? No regrets. I was so immersed in Azeroth that I always made sure my character was cozy in an inn before I logged off, like tucking in a child for bed before leaving for the evening. Leaving the house felt surreal. The real world was fine and all, but did it have epic loot ? Quests to complete? A friendly tavern with dwarves singing songs about a…

'Tis the season for long gaming afternoons.

This year in gaming has been... pretty solid, I’d say. Maybe not one for the history books, but it definitely had its high points. I think "Astro Bot" was an absolute masterpiece, "Shadow of the Erdtree" was obviously amazing and "Dragon's Dogma 2" did not disappoint, bringing all the action-packed adventuring I love. And "Marvel Rivals" came out just in time to end the year on a high note—I've been having an absolute blast with it. To celebrate all the moments that made this gaming year what i…

I still remember unwrapping my first PlayStation back in the ‘90s —it was gray, bulky, and everything I ever wanted. Fast forward 30 years, and I’m still here, surrounded by every PlayStation console that’s ever been released, from the classic PS1 to the sleek PS5, and yes, even the portable gems like the PSP and the Vita. PlayStation was more than just a gaming console; it was an entire era of excitement, a portal to unforgettable adventures (Get it? Portal? Still haven't bought that one), It…

Gamers are still riding that Black Friday vibe

You don't stop playing because you get old, You get old because you stop playing!

Can anyone explain to me how Doom managed to get everything so right straight out of the gate? How did it nail all the necessary ingredients to create the perfect first-person shooter at a time when there was virtually nothing to compare it to? Yes, I know it technically wasn’t the first FPS, but let’s be honest—aside from Wolfenstein 3D , it might as well have been. Sure, there were earlier games like Maze War or Battlezone , but they weren’t even in the same league as what Doom brought to the…

Nothing worse than a full backpack and lots of good game loot

You don't stop playing because you get old, You get old because you stop playing!

I don’t know about you, but flipping through this old Electronics Boutique catalog hits me right in the childhood . Back then, a trip to the mall wasn’t complete without stopping by Electronics Boutique, drooling over the latest gaming consoles, accessories, and titles that seemed just out of reach for my allowance. This catalog is a time machine straight back to that era when the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis reigned supreme, and handhelds like the Game Boy were practically magical . I remem…

My first computer was a Commodore 64 that I managed to convince my parents to buy by promising it would help with my studies. Naturally, I used it exclusively for playing video games. A few years later, I talked them into getting an IBM 286 , convincing my dad that it would boost his productivity and help him get much more done in less time. Once again, I was the only one who used it, and yes—it was strictly for gaming. This cycle repeated every few years, each time with me promising all sorts…

I'm not saying I have a strange sense of humor, but everyone around me definitely says that—a lot! Some things just make me laugh, and I can't really explain why. It's not that I don't know what's funny about them; it's just too hard to explain to a normal person. I would have to explain two, or maybe three different fandoms , and then draw the connection between each of them to explain why an image is funny. By that point, it's not funny anymore. I've always been like that. My friends would te…

When the boss music begins

Autosaves are never a good sign

You don't stop playing because you get old, You get old because you stop playing!

Eat, Sleep, Game, Repeat