One of my favorite blogs, Normal Happenings, does this amazing feature called Daily Inklings. Every day, he posts a writing prompt and encourages others in the blogging community to respond. I have been meaning to try out an inkling for ages, but the opportunity has finally arisen, as the Stories in the End inkling allows me to discuss … Continue reading Stories in the End – Daily Inkling Response
Category: Discussions
Video Game Tier List Explanation, Part 1
A few weeks ago, I posted one of those tier lists that have been going viral on Twitter, dividing most of the major video games I have played into a few different categories based upon how much I enjoyed them. I got quite a few questions regarding why I put certain games in certain places, but since the … Continue reading Video Game Tier List Explanation, Part 1
Negative Reviews: How to Discuss Things You Don’t Love
When I started blogging for the first time, it was because I wanted to have a space to gush about all of my favorite books and video games. Unfortunately, I can't love everything that I try, so once in a while, I have to write the dreaded bad review. I've had multiple discussions with others … Continue reading Negative Reviews: How to Discuss Things You Don’t Love
An Ode to Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X is out today on non-PlayStation consoles for the first time (except for the PC release), which means that a whole new group of gamers now have an opportunity to experience my favorite game of all time. This isn't a post that is trying to convince people to buy the game, as I'm sure … Continue reading An Ode to Final Fantasy X
Yes, I am FINALLY Playing The Witcher 3!
The title basically says it all: After many years of everyone in the universe telling me to give it a try, I am finally moving The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to the top of my list. I said that 2019 would be the year I finally tackle this veritable behemoth of a game, and I believe it's … Continue reading Yes, I am FINALLY Playing The Witcher 3!
Borderlands Enhanced: General Thoughts
I've put quite a few hours into the first Borderlands, so I was incredibly excited when I found out that it would be getting a remaster. Since I'm sure there are plenty of people that would like more information about what content is in the newest iteration of the game, as well as whether it's worth … Continue reading Borderlands Enhanced: General Thoughts
When Gaming Hype Disappoints
I feel like I need to apologize to Fallout 4. The hype leading up to Fallout 4 was immense. My mom and I are both huge fans of the franchise, so from the day it was announced to its release, it was all the two of us could talk about. We went through forum after forum reading … Continue reading When Gaming Hype Disappoints
Hannie’s Weekly Wrap-Up 2/24
Another week has come and gone, meaning that it's time to do a weekly wrap-up! I was super productive in working on my new YouTube channel, but that means I didn't get a ton done in terms of reading and gaming. Nevertheless, let's see what I finished, what I hope to get to this week, … Continue reading Hannie’s Weekly Wrap-Up 2/24
My Rating System for Books and Games
My plan for 2019 and onwards is to review as many books and games as possible on my website because I enjoy helping others make purchasing decisions and also enjoy being able to look back at my own interests and how they evolve over time. Before I start putting out extensive reviews, however, I just … Continue reading My Rating System for Books and Games
Clearing the Steam Backlog: Roguelike Edition
My Steam library is out of control and I think I need to do something about it. It's a goal of mine to eventually have played every title I own. Not finish everything, as I'm not sure that would be physically possible at this point, but I want to be able to point to anything … Continue reading Clearing the Steam Backlog: Roguelike Edition