Author: Ryan A. Allen

Ryan is GiN's MMORPG specialist. Video and PC games have been a part of his life forever. Ryan's first video game console was an Atari 2600 and the first totally sucky game he remembers was Pac-Man for the Atari 2600. Ryan has always had an intrinsic critical eye towards games. His day job is web design and development (another passion of his) And when he's not playing games or doing web work Ryan loves to snowboard, watch movies, and drink beer! :) Ryan says that he is honored to be GiN MMORPG specialist. He's been playing these games in one form or another since the BBS days with Usurper, Elite and The Pit. Then when Windows 95 made Internet easy to access he moved onto games like Ultima Online and Meridian 59.

Seven Titles That Negatively Impacted the Game Industry

Former GiN reviewer and commentator Ryan A. Allen is stepping in for Neal Sayatovich this week. Ryan knows that not every game is perfect at launch. His latest video highlights seven titles that negatively impacted the game industry.

Retro Review: Can you become an industry mogul in Start-Up?

As a new feature for GiN, we will occasionally be taking a look back at games from simpler times that were published many years ago. This week we spotlight Start-up, a game about building a business empire during the roaring 2000s.

Retro Review: Getting As-SIM-ilated

GiN is looking waaaay back as a fun feature during these trying times. We will occasionally be taking a look at games from simpler days that were published many years ago. Up first, The Sims from February 2000, a title that many of us lost a lot of hours exploring.

Game Changers: 7 Games That Changed Gaming History, for the Worse

Chella is still on vacation, so this week we have a special guest column from GiN reviewer Ryan Allen. Tired of all the endless lists about how games changed the industry for the better, he comes up with seven titles that made things a lot worse.

A Cataclysmic Preview

When World of Warcraft: Cataclysm strikes, the game will change forever. Even the starting classic” zones will be warped and twisted. Find out what to expect in our exclusive beta preview. Hope you’re sitting down.”

Best Diablo Clone Ever!

Looking for a solid game that won’t cost an arm and a leg? Then look no further than Torchlight, one of the best Diablo clones ever to hit the market. And grab it for under $20.

Flash-Based Disciple Offers Easy-Setup MMO

As one of the most advanced browser-based MMOs ever created, Disciple is quite an achievement, but also has many notable flaws.

Return Of The King

The World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King expansion adds so much content to WoW that it’s almost like a completely new game to explore. So addicted WoWers are set for a great 2009.

Wrath of the Lich King Preview

Reviewer Ryan Allen dives into the World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King preview and brings us back everything from new armor to home movies.

Loki Is A Little Crazy

Loki attempts to become the next God of War, but also adding in Diablo elements dooms this title to a fun but also mediocre experience.