As a journalist John has covered everything from rural town meetings to the U.S. Congress and even done time as a crime reporter and photographer.|His first venture into writing about the game industry came in the form of a computer column called "On the Chip Side," which grew to have over 1 million circulation and was published in newspapers in several states. From there he did several "ask the computer guy" columns in magazines such as Up Front! in New Mexico and Who Cares? in Washington D.C. When the Internet started to become popular, he began writing guided Web tours for the newly launched Washington Post online section as well as reviews for the weekend section of the paper, something he still does from time to time.
His experience in trade publications came as a writer and reviewer for Government Computer News.
As the editor of GiN, he demands strict editorial standards from all the writers and reviewers. Breeden feels the industry needs a weekly, reliable trade publication covering the games industry and works tirelessly to accomplish that goal.
Looking for a tactical dungeon crawl that feels more like a tabletop RPG than a modern cinematic epic? Dark Quest 4 delivers with the spirit of classic board games like HeroQuest in a turn-based adventure full of traps, treasure and tense exploration.
Blending cozy crafting, gentle resource management and a heartfelt story about a mouse rebuilding a forgotten family home, Winter Burrow offers a low-stress, crafting-focused adventure where warmth, routine and comfort take center stage.
Game Review- Temple of Elemental Evil (Steam Remake)
Originally released in 2003, The Temple of Elemental Evil was infamous for its ruthless difficulty and uncompromising devotion to Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 rules. Now available on Steam with years of fan-made fixes from the Circle of Eight, this classic RPG returns largely intact, warts and all.
Glass Masquerade 4: Constellations lets players transform jigsaw-style puzzles into stunning stained-glass artworks. With no timers, no pressure and an incredible visual presentation, it’s a calm, accessible and satisfying puzzle experience that feels just as relaxing as it is aesthetically pleasing.
Call to Arms: Panzer Elite blends realistic World War II tank combat with accessible gameplay, delivering destructible environments, authentic armored warfare and a strong foundation that could make it one of the most compelling and fun WWII sim experiences once it reaches full release.
Obsidian expands and refines its sci-fi RPG series with The Outer Worlds 2, delivering stronger storytelling, smoother combat and deeper role-playing systems. With reactive companions and a new Earth Directorate perspective, this sequel finally lets the series grow into the space opera players always wanted.
Dispatch flips the superhero genre on its head by putting players behind a busted desk instead of in a flashy suit. With great writing, real choices and a lovable cast of reformed villains, it’s one of the most heartfelt and addictive story-based adventures of the year.
The legendary Simon the Sorcerer series is back with Origins, a lovingly hand-drawn prequel that blends the charm of 1990s adventure games with modern storytelling. GiN sat down with its developer Massy Calamai to talk about bringing Simon back to life.
Game Review- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
The mechanics may be lighter and the world smaller this time around, but Bloodlines 2 still captures the seductive danger of the Masquerade, delivering a gripping story full of manipulation, hunger and wonderfully written monsters. It proves that The World of Darkness still has life.
The wildly fun Doomlings card game returns with three entertaining expansions that add new strategies, collectible cards and even more ways to enjoy the end of the world. Each is designed to work best with players from different skill levels, so there is something for everyone.
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