Category Archives: Video Games

Puzzles Games And The Doorway Effect

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Lisa

While trying to work out why I didn’t enjoy The Room 3 (TR3) as much as I enjoyed The Room (TR) or The Room 2 (TR2) I was reminded of ‘The Doorway Effect‘.  It occurred to me that this might … Continue reading →

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Firewatch – The Story

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Lisa

Since Firewatch is a Story Explorer, then the story is probably the most important part of it.  I deliberately glossed over the story in the last entry because I wanted to talk about the general atmosphere and mechanics.  Also, I … Continue reading →

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Fallout 4: The End

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Lisa

As I mentioned in my discussion of the Factions, I’ve completed the main story of Fallout 4. My endgame is likely to be different to those experienced by others who made other decisions.  I’m going to discuss the lead-up to … Continue reading →

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Fallout 4: The Factions

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Lisa

I know I was going to post about the Firewatch story, but I haven’t finished thinking about it yet.  I just finished the main story of Fallout 4, and want to talk about my experience of it. Of course, as … Continue reading →

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Firewatch

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Lisa

A friend who was in the middle of playing Firewatch, and who had previously enjoyed Dear Esther, and Everybody’s Gone To the Rapture, recommended it to me.  I was having a ‘grindy’ moment in Fallout 4, so I found it … Continue reading →

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Fallout 4: Some Of The Situations

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Lisa

I admit it.  This is turning into the ‘Fallout 4’ blog.  Don’t worry, this should only last a few years. I’m really enjoying the game itself and enjoying some of the characters, side missions and ‘random encounters’.  Possibly what I’m … Continue reading →

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Fallout 4: Continuing Impressions

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Lisa

Now that I’ve had a bit of time to play around, work out the Perk/Leveling system, play a bit with crafting and explore a lot, I will say I’m having a lot of fun with Fallout 4! I’m rather surprised … Continue reading →

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Just Cause 3: First Impressions

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Lisa

Rico is back, and this time our Blow Everything Up expert is back on home turf.  His home of Medici is now the playground of the evil General Di Ravello .  There’s stuff about how said General is having the … Continue reading →

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Fallout 4: A Rough Start

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Lisa

Note that most of this was written almost immediately after my last entry.  It’s been a rough few weeks time and health wise, so I’m only publishing it now.  The beginning of a game – the introduction, the tutorial (mandatory … Continue reading →

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Fallout 4: Initial Thoughts

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Lisa

Like many Fallout fans, I’ve been both excited and nervous about the release of Fallout 4.  Excited because: Hey! New Fallout!  Nervous because: changes aren’t always good, and Bethesda isn’t the best with releasing bug light products. Of course, just … Continue reading →

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