Author: Jack Bampfield

For Jack, it all started with the PS1. After years spent playing against AI, video games moved online, so Jack did too. As the industry grew, he followed, treating himself to a diverse array of genres. Now enjoying well-written RPGs the most, he looks for stories he can engross himself in. Unfortunately, they are hard to find in video games. Eventually his love/hate relationship with gaming drew him to write about the industry he is passionate about. When he's not gaming, you'll most likely find Jack watching films.

  • Hearthstone Tavern Brawl: 2-7 March

    ByJack Bampfield

    “The Tavern Keeper foretells a fateful brawl! You and your opponent discover random fates that affect you both!” It’s the Hearthstone Tavern Brawl for 2-7 March, Deal Your Fate. Hearthstone’s Tavern Brawl is a weekly event where the development team behind the game create a fun and sometimes crazy set of rules for a match….

  • Hitman, and Why I’m Sceptical About “AAA” Episodic Games

    ByJack Bampfield

    In case you couldn’t tell from the title, I’m sceptical about “AAA” episodic games. When Square Enix’s next Hitman title was announced as a fully episodic title, I thought: “so it begins.” I’ve been saying to myself for a while that it wouldn’t be long until major publishers are turning AAA gaming IPs into episodic…

  • The Witness Review

    ByJack Bampfield

    So much of the negativity surrounding The Witness stems from “it’s just line puzzles”. Well, The Witness kind of is just line puzzles. The impetus to carry on doesn’t come from any story element; The Witness’ drive for doing a puzzle is to move onto the next one. Some disclaimers: if you don’t like puzzle…

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