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.

Tales of the Shire Trades Epic Adventures for Heartwarming Hobbit Life

In a refreshing change from the usual action-packed Middle Earth fare, Tales of the Shire focuses on gardening, cooking and forging friendships. Cozy, charming and surprisingly deep, it’s the perfect title for anyone who’s ever dreamed of settling down in the Shire.

Funcom’s Dune: Awakening Is a Brutal, Beautiful Sandbox on the Sands of Arrakis

From survival mechanics to guild-run spice wars, Funcom’s Dune: Awakening is more than just another licensed MMO. It’s an ambitious reinvention of Arrakis that we think would have even made Frank Herbert proud.

Cast n Chill Delivers a Perfectly Peaceful Fishing Adventure

Set sail and unwind on peaceful waters in Cast n Chill, a beautifully crafted, low-pressure fishing adventure that carves out a serene niche with its gorgeous world, 50 varieties of fish and stress-free gameplay. It’s a perfect catch for casual gamers.

Wicked Isle’s Amazing Adventure Is Atomfall’s Far Harbor

The Wicked Isle Story Expansion Pack for Atomfall brings players across the leach-infested waters to its new location called Midsummer Isle with its dark secrets, new enemies and killer mead. In a lot of ways, it’s like Far Harbor was for Fallout 4.

Hold the Line: Final Outpost: Definitive Edition Nails Strategic Survival

In a world flooded with zombie games, this strategy-heavy survival sim stands out by trading twitch reflexes for job boards and resource juggling. Whether you’re fending off the undead on PC or mobile, Final Outpost: Definitive Edition challenges your wits more than your trigger finger.

Kickstart My Apocalypse: Days Gone Remastered Rides Again

Days Gone Remastered doesn’t reinvent the ride, but it makes it a lot smoother. With cranked-up visuals, tighter controls and a few gnarly new modes, this PS5 upgrade brings Deacon St. John’s undead road trip roaring back to life. And at just ten bucks, it’s a hell of a tune-up for your old hog.

Commandos: Origins Brings Its Classic WWII Action to Modern Gaming

It’s been a long time since we got to play anything new in the Commandos series. But now Commandos: Origins brings that classic World War II series back to life in 14 over the top, war-changing missions with all the modern bells and whistles found in top tier games.

The Precinct Brings a 1980s Neon and Noir Adventure

At times both gritty and goofy, The Precinct challenges players to take on the tough job of a beat cop in the crime infested city of Averno. It’s every bit as good as any 1980s television police drama show, just with players dropped into the center of the action.

Oblivion Remastered Is a Stunning Achievement for RPGs

Almost as shocking as an Oblivion gate dropping out of the clear blue sky, Bethesda has released a masterful remaster of the Oblivion RPG from 2006. It’s so well done and fun to play, that it’s almost like a whole new game again.

Tetris Meets Carcassonne in Delightfully Casual Drop Duchy

The latest powerhouse of casual gaming is Drop Duchy, a title that combines the best elements of Tetris with puzzle solving, deck building and even a little strategic combat. It’s fun to play, easy to learn and offers nearly unlimited replayability.