Gaming mom #009: Should reviewers finish games before publishing a review?

 

Two common views I've heard on this are...

Gaming mom #008: The making of Children of Morta

Animation frames for John, daddy of the Bergson family. Image from Gamasutra (article by Amir Fassihi of Dead Mage)

My bedtime reading on designing a narrative-driven roguelite.

Gaming mom #007: Finally beat Curious Expedition on medium

A big-game hunter's final adventure.

Gaming mom #006: Curious expeditions with famous folk

I've got a new favorite roguelike: Curious Expedition.

Gaming mom #005: Taking the Joy-Con apart, without killing it

Also known as the Screws From Hell episode.

A recent attempt to fix our drifting left Joy-Con brings back high school memories, when my woodwork was so dreadful that the teacher stared in disbelief at my misshapen project.

Gaming mom #004: Mummy beats 'em up on Streets of Rage 4

Taking the fight to the streets! After putting baby to bed, of course.

Gaming mom #003: Return of the mouse?

Thanks to Steam's Summer Sale, this month saw a tentative return to my roots—gaming on the PC.

Gaming mom #002: I hopped on the Animal Crossing bandwagon

And at the right time too, 'cos it's the perfect lock-down game. Animal Crossing: New Horizons has engaged me in a way New Leaf never did.

Transistor review

Verdict: This beautifully painted, fresh take on the TBS genre would shine more brightly with a little more polish.

Gaming mom #001: Just write

I've been putting off a review of Transistor for ages now. It's not that I haven't tried to write it. My phone notes have two, three unsuccessful drafts.

Luigi's Mansion 3 review

The haunted-hotel adventure for two has more humor than horror.

Bastion review

Verdict: The prettiest game in these here parts. Too bad the combat ain't as sweet as it looks.