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...

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the world of Days Gone . It isn’t the prettiest apocalypse, nor the most forgiving. It’s rugged, harsh, and soaked in the melancholy of what humanity lost — and yet, I couldn’t stop exploring it. From the moment I first kicked Deacon’s bike to life and rolled out into the misty Oregon wilderness, I knew this wasn’t going to be another zombie game. The rumble of the engine, the crunch of gravel, the faint sound of freakers echoing through the woods — it all pulled me in like a heartbeat. Days Gone doesn’t rush to impress you. It grows on you — mile by mile, repair by repair, fight by desperate fight. You start as a drifter just trying to survive, scavenging fuel and ammo, sleeping with one eye open. But over time, the world softens its edges, and you realize there’s life, hope, and even love in this broken place. The survivors aren’t just quest-givers — they’re fractured reflections of humanity itself. Tucker’s cruelty, Copeland’s paranoi...

When Season Passes Felt Like a Thank You – A Look Back at Ubisoft's Gold Standard There was a time when buying a game's premium edition felt like a show of mutual respect between player and developer. You'd pre-order a title or pick up the Gold Edition and be rewarded with meaningful extras: story expansions, full games, and thoughtful content that made your early investment feel appreciated. Nowadays, however, the industry often leans toward slicing up games and selling content back to you piecemeal. But not everyone followed that path. One publisher that rarely gets credit for doing it right is Ubisoft. While they’ve taken heat for open-world fatigue and formulaic design, their Gold Editions and season passes have often been some of the best-value offerings in the gaming world. Take Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, for instance. The Gold Edition didn’t just promise a couple of cosmetic packs—it delivered two massive DLC arcs (Legacy of the First Blade and The Fate of Atlantis) t...

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...

Console Wars! Everybody knows about the disastrous Xbox one launch & Microsoft has got a lot of bad rep for all the mistakes it made back then. Now the unusual mid generation console upgrades are here for the first time. Tables are seemingly turned this time around as Sony is the one whose PlayStation Pro has come under some criticism for not packing enough punch in its hood, while Xbox One X now looks as if it has made all the right moves and is definitely a lot more powerful & capable than Pro. Will it actually matter now? Is it actually gonna help make Xbox get back up & compete with Sony at the top, or is it bound to be a case of too little too late for the American Giant. I think it might me the later & Sony does not have much to worry about & was actually right to have not upgraded their original model extensively. Here are the reasons Sony doesn't have to worry about Xbox One X: The Price: Xbox One X is priced $500 while PlayStation Pro is $10...