Video Games
What draws you to play a video game?
I have pretty weird tastes in video games, I suspect.
Lord of the Rings Online is celebrating its 15th anniversary by making more of the game free to play
Lord of the Rings Online may have launched in 2007, but it's still going strong.
Why do you play video games?
As discussion topics go, a question as broad as Why do you play video games feels like it has an almost unlimited array of answers — but I think there's value in an open ended question.
What’s your favorite gaming-related April Fool’s joke?
I'm really not a fan of April Fool's Day, or frankly pranks of any sort -- all too often it's at someone's expense, or to make people feel gullible, or sometimes to actually hurt someone.
What would your dream remaster or remake be?
For a lot of people, the announcement of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake was their dream -- the old classic getting a graphical update and a story that feels fresh but still contains all the elements they expected from their childhood crush all grown up and dressed sharp.
Attempting to overcome a bad launch — can Cyberpunk 2077’s patch 1.5 revamp its bad rep?
A game's launch -- the period of time in which it first becomes available for widespread play -- is one of the most important for that game's overall reputation, and many factors can impact whether or not that crucial event goes smoothly.
What games just hit that perfect dopamine spot in your brain?
Honestly, one of the reasons I'm still playing Diablo 3 all these years later (it came out in 2012) is because it still has this perfect gameplay loop that sparks a mellow, relaxed feeling for me.
How does a game’s UI affect the actual gameplay experience for you?
One of the things that really makes it hard for me to play WoW Classic is the UI.
What tabletop RPG hasn’t gotten its deserved video game?
D&D has had many video games over the years, with Baldur's Gate 3 merely the latest one, and with two Pathfinder offerings also available.
What game that never got a sequel do you think should have?
It's 2022 and I still want a Jade Empire sequel.



