It's time to venture into the Forgotten Realms and pay a visit to Baldur's Gate. Was this hack and slash adventure a worthwhile playthrough?

#retrogaming #baldursgate #mygamingjourney

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This week, we take a look at Magic: The Gathering Arena. Is this a worthwhile mobile version of the popular card game?

#retrogaming #magicthegathering #mygamingjourney

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This week, we look at one of the most interesting titles from one of gaming's most important years. Was Grim Fandango worth a playthrough?

#retrogaming #grimfandango #mygamingjourney

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This week, it's back to the 90's and the end of the 4th generation to discuss Vectorman.

#retrogaming #vectorman

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It took damn near seven years, but I finally finished Franchise Mode in Madden (Madden '08 to be specific).

#retrogaming #madden

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We continue our look at Yakuza: Like a Dragon, a modern take on a JRPG. This week, we are going to look at gameplay, including combat and exploration.

#retrogaming #yakuzalikeadragon

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We take a rare look at a modern game with Yakuza: Like a Dragon. The series has been around for a long time, but this was its first attempt at a JRPG. Did it work out?

#retrogaming #yakuzalikeadragon

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Grab some quarters and get ready to fight, it's time to step into the ring with Virtua Fighter 2. Is this fighting game icon still worth playing today?

#retrogaming #fightinggames #sega

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We continue our journey through the Quintet Trilogy with Illusion of Gaia. This game seems to get a lot of love, but did it live up to the hype?

#retrogaming

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The Twisted Metal TV Show (or streaming series, whatever) is finally here! Did it live up to the chaotic fun of the games?

#retrogaming #twistedmetal

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Check out my reviews of other games in the series:

Twisted Metal

Twisted Metal 2

Twisted Metal: Black

Twisted Metal: Head-On

Twisted Metal 2012