Author: John Breeden II

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.

Sieging the Day Again With the Stronghold: Definitive Edition

FireFly Studios has completely revamped their classic Stronghold RTS with updated visuals designed by the original artists, plus a whole new main campaign for building up and tearing down magnificent castles. Everything old is new again in the Stronghold: Definitive Edition.

Colony Ship Offers Deep And Challenging Old School Sci-Fi Role Playing

Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game may be the sleeper hit of the year. Set on a desolate colony ship where characters never knew Earth and won’t live long enough to reach the ultimate destination, this RPG offers a gritty, sci-fi world where everyone is just trying to survive.

Madden NFL 24 Starts to Refocus Stumbling Franchise

The Madden NFL games have had a bit of a lackluster run over the past few years highlighted by a lack of focus. Madden NFL 24 attempts to begin refocusing the Madden NFL franchise again, although it still has a ways to go to recapture its former glory.

Historical RTS Last Train Home Successfully Tracks Management Components With WWI Aftermath Adventure

Set on an impossible journey by train through frozen Siberia just after The Great War, Last Train Home is a tactical RTS and management sim that follows the historic journey of the Czechoslovak Legion as they try to make their way home during the Russian Civil War.

Saving Eternal Autumn in the Land Above Sea Below Environmental Puzzler

There is a surprising amount of depth hiding below the surface of Land Above Sea Below’s minimalist interface. In this charming puzzler game, players will need to keep building upwards before rising seas wash away their beautiful home.

On Track for Relaxing Entertainment With Station to Station

If you are looking for a relaxing puzzle title set in a world populated by idyllic towns and businesses linked by the magical flow of steam engines and trains, then come aboard for a ride with Station to Station, a unique puzzle adventure that is entertaining and challenging.

Phantom Liberty Adds Spycraft and Adventure to Cyberpunk 2077

It may have taken Cyberpunk 2077 a while to get good, but it has now become one of the best open world games around. The Phantom Liberty DLC adds to that adventure, while the accompanying 2.0 patch revamps almost all of the title’s core functionality for the better.

Enjoying Starfield’s Epic and Endless Science Fiction Adventure

Bethesda has channeled their many years of experience making amazing role-playing games into Starfield, a sci-fi RPG that players could still conceivably be playing and enjoying decades from now as they continue to explore the vastness of this epic space adventure.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Becomes A World Class RPG

After sitting in Early Access for over three years, Baldur’s Gate 3 has finally launched, and is an incredibly impressive game. This polished gem is easily one of the best and most detailed RPGs ever made, offering hundreds of hours of quality Dungeons and Dragons-based adventuring.

Fort Solis Dives Deep Into Narrative Sci-Fi Horror

Set in the future on a lonely Martian outpost, players in Fort Solis respond to a distress call and investigate a thriller of a mystery with implications for all of humanity. With its incredible graphics and top voice acting setting the mood, Fort Solis makes for amazing sci-fi horror.