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.

Bloodlines 2 Isn’t the Sequel Fans Dreamed of, but It’s Still in the Vein of Good Vampire Fantasy

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.

Doomlings Expansion Packs Bring More End of the World Entertainment

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Silent Hill f Revives the Franchise With Haunting Beauty and Old-School Fear

The fog rolls in once again in Silent Hill f, a new chapter in the Silent Hill series that’s equal parts terrifying and tragic. While its combat may test your patience, its epic and tragic story, stunning visuals and gritty atmosphere remind players why this amazing series remains horror royalty.

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RoadCraft Builds Fun From the Ground Up

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Mafia: The Old Country offers a sweeping narrative action-adventure filled with loyalty, betrayal and the birth of organized crime, where every mission almost feels like a scene from a classic mafia film. Clearly, this is the best title yet for the Mafia series, with a story that is not to be missed.

The Wandering Village Offers City Building With a Giant, Gentle Twist

Blending classic city management with a truly unique premise, The Wandering Village challenges players to build a thriving village on the back of a colossal creature. With survival tied to both your people and your Onbu companion, it’s a charming builder that stands out from the crowd.

Iron Core: Mech Survivor Brings Bullet Heaven Mayhem to the Mech Genre

Iron Core: Mech Survivor may not have the same huge scale offered by titles like Battletech or MechWarrior, but this indie gem blends mech combat, roguelike progression, tower defense and bullet heaven chaos into a surprisingly addictive package.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Modernizes Classic Medieval Warfare

When the original Stronghold Crusader was released in 2002, it was a huge leap forward for real-time strategy titles. Now, the definitive edition brings that glory back with new graphics, missions, maps, combat units and a rogues’ gallery of tricky AI opponents.

A Royal Gaze Changes Up Tower Defense in The King is Watching

When a kingdom’s peasants only work under the king’s direct gaze, every move counts. The King is Watching blends tower defense, auto-battler action and roguelike progression into one uniquely challenging package that will surprise even the most experienced armchair generals.