My Playstation 4 console boots up and I’m eager; it’s July 2015. My still somewhat young PS4 is thirsty for games. So I’m eager to see what this month’s PS Plus games are all about. A promising new game called Rocket League is “free” this month and honestly, it looks like loads of fun! I mean, rocket-propelled … Read more
I remember when Dead Cells was in early access on Steam. Watching the preview trailer and reading about the game’s mechanics, on top of sporting a gorgeous art style, I had to have it. After buying in, downloading the game, and playing for an afternoon, I was hooked. Since the game was released for consoles, I have … Read more
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker (referred to as Captain Toad from here on out) was originally released for the Nintendo Wii U in 2014. While it garnered positive reviews, not a whole lot of people got to play this delightful game. Earlier this year, Captain Toad saw new light on the Nintendo Switch, complete with extra … Read more
Games like Dark Souls, for many, do not spark joy in the lives of gamers. The steep learning curve combined with some truly challenging (some would argue impossible) enemies is, understandably, a huge turn-off. However, what if games like this had something to teach us about the Christian life? I have only recently gotten into … Read more
We’ve all had moments like this. We’re engaged in a tense moment in our video game; could be a boss battle, a competitive multiplayer match, or a particularly perplexing puzzle. Then something goes wrong: the puzzle gets even more complex, the enemy’s team flanks you, or the boss unleashes a one-shot move, never seen before. … Read more
Why I Quit is a new series dedicated to discussing the games that we didn’t get around to completing. Articles like this are a result of support over Patreon. If you like what we do here at TRG, consider supporting us on Patreon today! I am well aware that I will catch flack for this … Read more
A few years ago, while serving overseas, I was in a precarious situation as a gamer. I had an Xbox 360 that didn’t fit the voltage for the country that I was in, so I had to use a power converter to attempt to play games. The power converter would also freak out my system … Read more
If you’ve listened to the podcast for any length of time, I don’t shy away from the topic of my bouts with anxiety and depression. Over the years, I’ve come to grips with the fact that opening up about my struggles in this area has brought an immense amount of healing and recovery. Directly related … Read more
I can remember nights in college of hanging out with friends over Xbox Live, knocking back Mountain Dew, and playing Horde mode in Gears of War 3 well into 4 am. Gears of War holds a special place in my gaming “career/lifetime”. When I saw there would be a 4th installment (who remembers Judgement, amirite?), … Read more
Thousands of years into the future, the earth has been almost completely flooded. Mankind survives on small islands and is constantly looking for sources of energy. Ancient ruins hold quantum refractors that can power almost anything, but Reaverbots, traps, and many natural dangers guard them. Those who search these ruins are called “diggers” and they’re … Read more