Heroes of Might and Magic is a strategy RPG released in 1995 by New World Computing. It is the start of one of my favorite series of computer games. I spent a lot of time playing this and the sequels in the 1990s. It is a spin off of the Might and Magic series. IContinue reading “Heroes of Might a Magic: One of My Favorite Games”
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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era a Spectacular entry in a Classic Series
One of my favorite franchises on the PC is Heroes of Might and Magic. It was a very unique strategy RPG from the 1990s. I loved the first three games, but wasn’t all that interested in the series after that. When I heard the news that the series was being brought back, I got excited!Continue reading “Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era a Spectacular entry in a Classic Series”
The Simple Joy of Roller Coaster Tycoon
Roller Coaster Tycoon is a highly relaxing game. I love these games where you have to manage resources and accomplish a simple goal. There is no win condition, and the stakes for not completing a scenario are low. In this game, you build and run a theme park. The big draw is building roller coasters,Continue reading “The Simple Joy of Roller Coaster Tycoon”
Command & Conquer Remastered: A Wonderful Dose of Nostalgia
Command & Conquer is one of the iconic franchises from the 90s and 2000s. It was one of the first Real-Time Strategy games I played, and it built on what Westwood started with Dune 2. It also started an amazing series until EA got its claws into it. I remember hearing about the first gameContinue reading “Command & Conquer Remastered: A Wonderful Dose of Nostalgia”
Revisiting Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness A Terrific Sequel
Warcraft II: The Tides of Darkness is the game I remember the most from the series. It is a vast improvement on the first game in nearly every area. This is also where many of the races from World of Warcraft would appear. This is a game that I associate with winter. Specifically with ChristmasContinue reading “Revisiting Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness A Terrific Sequel”
A Disappointing Entry in the Doom Series
I wanted to like this book. The second book built up a terrific cliffhanger, and this book wasted it by opening with everyone being in Hawaii. It would have been better if we followed Arlene and Flynn, trying to find a way to get out of L.A. There are also more perspectives in this bookContinue reading “A Disappointing Entry in the Doom Series”