Skirmisher’s 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2021
The Skirmisher is looking forward to playing lots of new games in 2021, and trying to forget some of the disappointments of last year. After all, this year has to be better, right? These are the five games that he is most looking forward to this year. And — happy New Year everyone!
Is It Time To Pony Up More Cash For Games?
The skirmisher takes a brief look at whether gamers should be more willing to shell out a little more money for top tier gaming titles. Of course nobody wants to pay more for their games, but what if we could somehow guarantee that the increase in cost would lead to a bigger gaming experience or better content?
Honoring a Dear Friend and Mentor
GiN Online Editor and Columnist Neal Sayatovich writes about how much Nate Wooley meant to him. We recently lost Nate Wooley, but he will never be forgotten.
Taking a Chance With Loot Boxes
This week the Skirmisher investigates how loot boxes in gaming can cause some problems for certain players, especially younger ones. There is nothing inherently wrong with a loot box, but players need to know how they work and some of the negative effects they can have.
Big Brother is Always Watching Us Play?
The Skirmisher rages against single player games that force their players to always be online and actively connected in order to play, which is an especially boneheaded move for a mobile platform like the Nintendo Switch.
Podcaster and Streamers Delight with TONOR Microphone
GIN reviews a microphone from TONOR that offers great quality for podcasters on a budget. Our reviewer tested this one out for a few weeks with everything from podcasting to streaming games with friends, and it always offered crystal clear audio, which is a shock given the low cost.
Skirmisher Going for the Slam Dunk with NBA 2K21
Our Skirmisher columnist has not played a basketball game since 2009. But the pandemic has really made him want to play sports. So he gave NBA 2K21 a try on the Nintendo Switch. It wasn’t quite the slam dunk he was hoping for, but it wasn’t a washout either.
Super Contempt 3D All-Stars
The Skirmisher talks about how the Super Mario 3D All-Stars release has been a slap in the face to fans of the series. Not only is this being put out in limited release to artificially inflate interest, but used copies are being sold for hundreds of dollars. Come on Nintendo. There is a pandemic and gamers deserve better than this.
Entering The Diskless Age
The Skirmisher is concerned that the new diskless consoles will become the norm one day, leading to inflated prices for games and an elimination of the secondary market that many less wealthy players rely on.
Playing To Empty Stands: Sport Games Become Special During Pandemic
Like most big-time sports fans, Skirmisher Sayatovich is having a disappointing year. Thankfully, there are lots of great sports games out there right now to help tide everyone over. And if things continue the way they are, it might be the best we can get for a long time.