Contact, Twitter, Login/Register

in You Should Try
Starcraft 2 intro artwork for my 2025 campaign retrospective

It’s been 15 years since StarCraft 2 launched, and honestly, I still think it has the best RTS campaign ever made. Hey there, I’m Ash, and today I want to break down what makes it so special, and why it’s still worth playing all these years later.

A gentle push

The biggest problem most RTS campaigns face is getting players out of their base. Left unchecked, most of us will just sit tight, build up a deathball, and then steamroll across the whole map. The usual solution is a timer - and while that works, using it too often can make the gameplay feel stressful. Players need some time to breathe, after all.

in You Should Try
Darkest Dungeon 2 intro artwork for the 4-year review retrospective

Four years ago, Darkest Dungeon 2 launched as one of the most controversial sequels in recent memory - Epic exclusivity, drastically different gameplay, and a community split down the middle.

Hey folks, I'm Ash, and I completely missed all of it! So today I'm jumping in with fresh eyes to answer one simple question: is Darkest Dungeon 2 actually worth your time?

in Reviews
Titan Quest 2 official artwork and logo

Eighteen years. That's how long I've been waiting for Titan Quest 2. And now that it's finally here, was it worth it? Well, slight spoilers, but yeah - it's pretty good!

Hey folks, I'm Ash, and allow me to show you what makes Titan Quest 2 good, what still needs a bit of polish.... and also where the game falls flat on its face.

in You Should Try
Godbreakers official artwork and logo

Godbreakers is an upcoming action-roguelike with snappy combat, flashy visuals, and one of the weirdest settings I’ve seen in a while - a post-apocalyptic world where the sand has gained sentience and basically won the war against humanity. So yeah... we're off to good start.

Hi there, I'm Ash and I've spent the past few days digging through the freshly released demo, and I think this one really has potential. So let me show you what makes Godbreakers stand out, what still needs work, and why you might want to give it a try.

in You Should Try
Helldivers 2 official artwork and logo

Remember Helldivers 2’s chaotic launch? The bugs, the queues, the balance nightmares? Well, it's July 2025 - and now we've got space squids, orbital flamethrowers, megacities, and also... yep, still bugs and balance nightmares.

Hey folks, I'm Ash and today I'll be checking in on one of the most chaotic co-op shooters out there. It's been about a year and a half since launch, so let's take a look at how Helldivers 2 has evolved, what's been fixed, what's still hilariously broken, and whether now's the right time to go through the rigorous five-minute training regime and dive in?

in You Should Try
Deep Rock Galactic official artwork showing off the Dwarves

Deep Rock Galactic has a reputation for being one of the best co-op shooters ever made... but seven years after launch, does it still hold up? I had no idea, so I jumped back in to find out. I wanted to see how the gameplay feels today, how the new gear and missions shake things up, and whether the solo experience is actually worth your time. And of course, we’ll talk about the stuff it still gets wrong.

Greetings and welcome friend. I'm Ash, and let's dig in - pun very much intended - and see if this game still rocks!

in Tips and Guides
Darktide endgame guide intro image showing off a bunch of plagued ogryn

I've seen a lot of new faces in Darktide lately, which is great! What's less great is that a lot of them aren't making it past the first few rooms on higher difficulties. Which, fair enough, Auric and Maelstrom missions can be brutal. But once you understand what the game actually expects of you, they become a lot more manageable... and a lot more fun!

Greetings and welcome, friend - I’m Ash and today I want to show you how to survive and thrive once Darktide stops playing nice.

Looking for more?