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.

Remade Riven Shows Why It’s Still the Ultimate Puzzle Adventure

Riven is one of the most well-known, classic puzzle adventures of all time for a reason. It’s just as amazing today as it was in 1997 when it originally released. Now, it has been remade with stellar graphics, an updated soundtrack and even some new puzzles.

Serving New Friends and Adventure in Tavern Talk

In Tavern Talk, players take on the role of a mystical tavernkeeper with the ability to mix magical drinks for interesting customers in a fantasy realm. Your concoctions not only taste great but also have the power to help adventurers survive their deadly questing.

Broken Roads RPG Offers A Compelling Australian Adventure

The Broken Roads RPG from developer Drop Bear Bytes is dripping with Australian atmosphere and culture. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, both the well-crafted setting and its compelling plot will convince most players to overlook the title’s copious shortcomings.

Penning the Great American Novel in Writer’s Rush

Writer’s Rush challenges players to become the best novelist in the world but presents things like it’s merely a contest between rival authors. It doesn’t really reflect the writing process or what it takes to become a successful novelist at all, but it’s not unfun to play.

A Tower Full of Cats Offers a Time Traveling Hidden Objects Adventure

A Tower Full of Cats offers an exciting hidden objects adventure where players must rescue hundreds of furry felines lost throughout various eras of history from prehistoric times to modern day. There are over 1,400 cats hidden throughout the eras of history, and there’s many other objects to find.

Win Big or Go Out With a Bang in Buckshot Roulette

At first glance, Buckshot Roulette is a title available on Steam by developer Mike Klubnika about playing rounds of Russian Roulette in a seedy nightclub for wads of cash. But just below the surface, it rewards critical thinking and the ability to calculate probabilities.

Enjoy A Cat’s Eye View to Adventure in Little Kitty, Big City

Little Kitty, Big City lets players explore a vast cartoon-like city as a cat on an adventure back to their home. The entire town is filled with colorful characters and zany quests, plus opportunities to solve light puzzles and cause some chaos around the city.

Headquarters: World War II Takes Its Shot at Tactical Wargaming

From the makers of the excellent Strategic Mind series of historic wargames comes Headquarters: World War II, a title that combines old-school tactical wargaming mechanics with brilliant modern touches. It’s a great choice for any armchair general who enjoys the tactical side of warfare.

Diablo IV Refreshes Its Endgame With Season 4: Loot Reborn

When developer Blizzard released Diablo IV, it was an epic moment for action RPGs. But about a year later, things started to feel a little bit stale until the release of the Loot Reborn season which changes and refreshes many core mechanics.