Save State: Finding Comfort in the Worlds BioWare Created
After a difficult move and a devastating house fire, columnist Vincent Mahoney finds comfort in revisiting Baldur’s Gate II while reflecting on BioWare’s closure, the unforgettable RPGs that shaped his childhood and the people who made BioWare’s games special.
Save State: From Building Cities to Selling Cards
Filling in for Vincent Mahoney’s Save State column one more time, Neal takes on the challenges of running a metropolis in Cities: Skylines II before narrowing his focus to the much more relaxing business of selling collectible cards in TCG Card Shop Simulator.
Save State: Neal Bleeds Into Code Vein Duty
With Vincent Mahoney away for a couple of weeks, columnist Neal Sayatovich steps into Save State to revisit the original Code Vein, wrestles with a broken controller and takes another run at Code Vein II’s Mask of Idris DLC.
Save State: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave Spins a Bold New Strategy
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney writes about Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and finds a surprisingly bold new entry with multiple routes, a strong presentation, dungeon exploration and plenty of tactical depth beneath its strange opening twists.
Save State: The Last Remnant Remastered Gets a Recommendation for RPG Enthusiasts
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney writes about his initial experiences with The Last Remnant including its broken quests and Battle Rank frustration, and how he found that the remastered version finally lets Square Enix’s strange, ambitious RPG shine.
Save State: Oblivion Remastered Reopens the Gates to 2006
Before his full Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 review, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney looks back at the original RPG that helped make him a lifelong Elder Scrolls fan, from building his first PC to stepping out of the sewers into Cyrodiil for the very first time.
Save State Examines the Cute Charm Glitch in Generation IV Pokemon Titles
Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney returns to Pokemon Platinum to explore the Cute Charm glitch in Generation IV Pokemon titles, a strange bit of RNG manipulation that can dramatically raise shiny encounter rates and make old DS adventures feel fresh again.
Save State: Star Ocean The Second Story R Remains a Stellar Remake
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney returns to Star Ocean: The Second Story R and finds that its gorgeous HD-2D visuals, faster combat, improved Private Actions and smart quality-of-life upgrades still make it the best way to experience one of the greatest Star Ocean adventures.
Save State: Why Losing Physical Games Will Negatively Impact Players’ Wallets
Digital games may be convenient, but Save State’s Vincent Mahoney argues that physical media still gives players important advantages, from lower prices and resale options to ownership rights and long-term preservation.
Save State: 7 Days to Die 3.0 Makes the Sandbox Wilder
Save State’s Vincent Mahoney and his friends returned to 7 Days to Die for its 3.0 update and found a new version of the zombie survival staple that adds multiple endgame hooks, fresh customization options and a lot more room for crazy chaos.