They Can’t Stop the Gaming
This week our Save State Columnist battles water main breaks, power failures and rogue city tree cutters to try and get some gaming in. It was almost as difficult as an Elden Ring boss, but he finally got to play Steel Assault and Rune Factory 5.
Conquering a Beautifully Brutal Realm in Elden Ring
Everyone is obsessed with Elden Ring it seems, and our souls-loving reviewer expert is no exception. He dives deep into this dark and brooding, lore-filled world to let us know if this is a game that you should consider for your next obsession too.
A Wild Time with Pokémon Legends Arceus
Pokemon Legends Arceus tosses players out into a wild land to explore, collect items for crafting, and, of course, to catch Pokemon. This exploration-heavy game will thrill any Pokemon lovers looking for something exciting and new.
It’s Nintendo Time
This week the guys talk about the 2022 Nintendo Direct and all of the huge game announcements that came with. From Splatoon to Triangle Strategy to Super Mario Strikers, there were a lot of games to talk about.
Checking into the Dead Estate
This week our intrepid Save State columnist goes on an quest to explore the numerous floors of a monster-filled mansion. It’s all part of the indie adventure called Dead Estate.
A 411 on the Rise of NFTs
The GiN Lounge is back. After a bout with COVID and other problems, the Lounge is once again open for business. And the talk this week is all about business of a sort, the mirky area of NFTs that have started invading the game industry.
Crying for a Good Metroid Meeting
It’s a tale as old as time itself. Boy buys a game on whim during a super Steam sale. Boy falls in love. And this week, that love story is all about Astalon: Tears of the Earth.
Metroidvania-like Mayhem in Demoniaca: Everlasting Night
Demoniaca Everlasting Night is a game that tries to marry together two different genres, Metroidvanias and beat-em-ups, to varying levels of success. When Demonica is working well, it’s almost epic. But when it falters, it falls down hard.
Heavy Balling with Pokemon Legends Arceus
This week, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney spent all of his time playing Pokémon Legends Arceus. And while a full review is in the works, he has some initial thoughts that he needs to share with the Pokemon community of fans.
Monster Hunter Rise Steams to PC
Monster Hunter Rise is a fantastic entry to the series, with an excellent PC port that runs astoundingly well on older hardware. Rise running on Steam also looks amazing, and comes with every single DLC and content drop released so far.