Why write video game reviews? Franky, I've been dissatisfied with the reviews I've read over the last few years. It seems like today's world diverse gamers and cross-genre titles is difficult for mainstream reviewers to handle. Recently, I've seen reviewers give an RPG a low score simply because it had turn-based combat, and they preferred real time. I've also seen sites mishandle their Wii game reviews simply because they prefer a traditional control scheme or because they want to see HD graphics in every game they play. As a reader, I don't care if you don't like turn-based combat or using the Wiimote. I care whether the game implements turn-based combat well or whether the Wiimote control scheme is intuitive and fun.
I'd like to write the kind of reviews I've been missing. My reviews won't use a numeric system to measure games, but will break the games down by control, presentation, and fun factor. My goal will be to introduce readers to unusual games that they may not have heard about, and to give an honest assessment of the games' strengths and weaknesses. Because this site is aimed at the wider community of gamers rather than the hardcore gaming crowd, I won't always review the latest releases. You should still be able to buy the games I revew, hopefully at a discount!
I hope you enjoy my reviews, and your comments are welcome!
About Me
- Becky Cunningham
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Writer, Singer, Gamer, Yeller-at-TV, Overly Devoted Cat Owner, and practicer of more random hobbies than one can count, Becky Cunningham thinks of herself as a modern Renaissance person. She enjoys interesting conversation and spirited debate, and invites others to share their thoughts on life, love, and culture.
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