A Home For My Head

  The Death of Physical Games Didn't Happen This Week. It Happened Years Ago. Every time PlayStation announces another move away from physical media, social media explodes. "This is the end." "Sony has lost all goodwill." "I'm never giving them another dime." As someone who actually collects physical games, I understand the disappointment. But I also think the latest outrage is aimed at the wrong moment. The death of physical gaming didn't happen this week. It happened years ago. We Saw This Coming I own a disc-drive PS5. Ironically, I'm the only one among the 10–15 gamers I know who even bought the disc version. Everyone else went digital. That's the reality Sony, Microsoft, and publishers have been looking at for years. When roughly 85% of game sales are already digital, companies aren't dragging consumers toward digital—they're following where consumers have already gone. That's why the current reaction feels strange to m...

Forspoken: A Game Judged Too Harshly? Forspoken was one of the most divisive games in recent years, receiving heavy criticism upon its release. However, with its addition to the PS Plus Extra catalog, many players, including myself, have had the opportunity to experience it without the burden of its high launch price. After playing through the game, I firmly believe Forspoken was judged too harshly, and while it has flaws, it is undeniably a solid game. A Strong Gameplay Foundation The highlight of Forspoken is undoubtedly its gameplay. The magic-based combat and traversal system are unique and enjoyable, making players feel powerful while maintaining a fair level of challenge. The leveling-up system allows for meaningful progression, and the different spell sets provide diverse playstyles. However, the last two movesets arrive too late in the game, making the original set the most natural and fun to use. A Balanced Challenge For the most part, Forspoken offers a balanced difficult...