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Connor Queen: Thoughts And Things

I write thoughts about gaming things

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  • The Calisto Protocol Vs Dead Space Remake: What Is The True New Dead Space?

    The Calisto Protocol Vs Dead Space Remake: What Is The True New Dead Space?

    (Editors Note: While The Calisto Protocal has now released, we still feel that a lot of the stuff contained within this article is worth discussing. Even if The Calisto Protocal isn’t the messiah we hope it would be). The Calisto Protocol is a brand new game, set to hit our shelves on the 2nd of…

  • The Problem With Game Awards

    The Problem With Game Awards

    As you may know, we are currently in the run up to The Game Awards, which will be taking place on December the 8th this year. Due to the imminence of this awards show, I just wanted to take a chance to discuss some of the issues that I have with game awards as a…

  • Heavenly Bodies: A Fantastic Game…I Simply Couldn’t Enjoy

    Heavenly Bodies: A Fantastic Game…I Simply Couldn’t Enjoy

    Recently, i’ve been lucky enough to get the chance to try out Heavenly Bodies, a game I’ve been intrigued by for a long time. Unfortunately however, it was a bit of a weird one for me. Objectively speaking, Heavenly Bodies has some real special elements. The art design is outstanding, the levels are incredibly well…

  • What Am I Most Excited For In 2023?

    What Am I Most Excited For In 2023?

    So, since we’re coming towards the end of 2022, I wanted to take a minute to discuss the games I’m excited for in 2023. Following the awful effect of Covid on the industry, 2022 was somewhat of a quiet year for game releases. Thankfully, it looks like things are easing up, and 2023 is gonna…

  • Guardians Of The Galaxy: Is It Just Uncharted In Space?

    Guardians Of The Galaxy: Is It Just Uncharted In Space?

    Recently I have been playing through Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy, and having a great deal of fun with it. Due to how much fun I had with the game, I wanted to take a minute to talk through some of my thoughts on it. So, lets start with one of the most important points.…

  • My Top Five Favorite Horror Games

    My Top Five Favorite Horror Games

    Since it’s Halloween, I wanted to take a minute to discuss my top 5 most essential horror games. These are all games which, for one reason or another, have something truly special about them that impacts the horror genre as a whole. Kicking off then, lets start with a game that a lot of people…

  • Slitterhead Is The Most Exciting Horror Game In Years

    Slitterhead Is The Most Exciting Horror Game In Years

    I am extremely excited to get my hands on Slitterhead. (Whenever that turns out to be). Due to this, I wanted to take a minute to discuss just how great this game could be. Before I get into my personal excitement for Slitterhead however, lets take a brief minute to outline what it actually is,…

  • Horror Games: Which Type Is Scariest?

    Horror Games: Which Type Is Scariest?

    There is a whole host of horror games out there, each with vastly differing styles of narrative and gameplay. From the classic Resident Evil, to the somewhat more recent Outlast, and even lesser appreciated favorites like Silent Hill, players are being terrified in a whole host of different ways. This complex variety of fear within…

  • Ninja Gaiden: “Soulsbourne” Before It Was Cool

    Ninja Gaiden: “Soulsbourne” Before It Was Cool

    From Software are a well loved company with a long running legacy. From Software are known by many for creating a genre of games characterized by their heavy, aggressive gameplay, and extremely high level of difficulty. “We’ve had hard games like Devil May Cry before, but they were all quick and cartooney, this actually has…

  • What Justifies A Remake?

    What Justifies A Remake?

    The idea of remakes is something which in many ways has taken the games industry by storm in the last few years. With so many games out there now getting remakes, and some of these remakes even creating whole new experiences, (I’m looking at you Final Fantasy 7), it’s got me thinking. When is making…

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