Author: Todd Hargosh

Todd's columns have appeared in many publications such as GamePro, Electronic Gaming Monthly, PC Gamer, and Electronic Games. Todd is a founding member of GiN and speaks from an "old school" gamer's perspective. Embracing the notions of all classic gaming, game soundtracks, and the original "hardcore style," he also shuns the trends he feels are ruining the game industry, such as the embracement of 3D, the over-saturation of MMOs, and misleading game advertising.

Beating a Dead Horse

Todd was cautiously optimistic when Microsoft announced that it was patching away the restrictive DRM scheme on its XBox One console. Now some people want to bring it back.

Retcon Strikes Again!

Microsoft backpedaled on their restrictive DRM and daily check-in plans. They are even offering free games from now until the Xbox One launch. Is it enough to win back their fans?

Oh Microsoft…

Nobody couldn’t call Hargosh a diehard Xbox fan. But Microsoft’s actions at E3 trying to kill used games while requiring daily check-ins has forced him to abandon his Xbox One plans in favor of the PS4.

Lamenting the Xbox One

Now that the Xbox One has joined the fray, we have a three-way race for the hearts of console gamers. But reservations about the One and PS4 has Todd happy he already owns a Wii U.

What’s With the 80s Remakes?

Todd falls in love with all things 1980s all over again while playing Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. For those of you who remember that heady time, there are many 80s-centric remakes. So have at it!

First Hayter, and now Conroy?

First we learned that David Hayter would no longer be the voice of Solid Snake, and now Kevin Conroy is kicked out of Arkham Origins? Is this a purge of all our favorite voice actors?

Lara Croft Gets A Perfect Reboot

Following an incredible narrative that takes our beloved Lara Croft from skinny wimp to kick-butt survivor and explorer extraordinaire, the new Tomb Raider is a hit.

Getting To The Heart Of Greatness

It took Blizzard two years to come out with the first DLC for Starcraft II, but Heart of the Swarm brings us a long campaign, fleshes out the Zerg race, and adds endless replay value.

The End of Two More Eras

This week marks both the end of DLCs for Rock Band, and a halt in all production for Skyrim. What’s an addicted gamer to do when content finally stops flowing?

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Voice

News that Kojima won’t recast David Hayter as Snake in the upcoming MGSV: The Phantom Pain, isn’t sitting well with Hargosh and other hardcore fans. Why the betrayal?