Ever since primary school, video games have been a part of my life and I have owned most Nintendo systems starting with the SNES, incl. N64, Gamecube, Wii, Wii U and Switch. I also used to play on PC when I was a student, but because I spend too much time on my desk for work, I prefer to play on consoles in my spare time now.
If you are interested in what I am playing right now, you can check out my profile on howlongtobeat.com.
In this section you can find:
Recommended Resources on Gaming
Podcasts
- in English: IGN Nintendo Voice Chat – weekly show on all things Nintendo with some very knowledgable members (though the cast is slightly different each week), available as a video on IGN’s website and Youtube or as an audio podcast
- in German: Gamestar Podcast – multiple episodes each week, sometimes on specific games, sometimes on broader topics or industry trends, thought provoking and with a good sense of humor; some additional content for Plus subscribers
Websites
- nintendolife.com – my go-to website for reviews on games published on Nintendo systems; no ad-free version
- Digital Foundry – in-depth analyses of game performance and hardware; especially the video analyses are well produced and insightful; ad-free high-quality downloads for Patreon subscribers
- Ars Technica – focuses on tech more broadly and has only limited coverage of games; ad-free for subscribers
Magazines
- in German: N-Zone – publishes very detailed reviews of games published on Nintendo systems; available in print and on the App Store (Computec Kiosk)
- in German: Gamepro – smaller sister magazine of Gamestar focused on video game consoles; because it covers Xbox, Playstation and Switch, its coverage of any one platform, and Nintendo in particular, is somewhat limited; available in print and on the App Store
My Favorite Types of Games
I have broken down my favorite games into two main categories and multiple sub-genres based on whether they require mechanical skill or not. You can find lists of my favorite games by clicking on the bullet points below.
- Action Games (including 3D Action, Isometric Action, Platformers, and Metroidvanias)
- Strategy Games (including RPGs, Tactics, and Puzzle games)
I am planning to write an article on my thoughts on game genres and my reasoning for the categorization above in the future.
Articles on Games
- Review of Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (Nintendo Switch Game)
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offers an interesting variation on the Pokémon formula that surpasses the original and offers a huge amount of content to those who can look beyond some of the game’s weaknesses in quest and world design. - My Favorite Action GamesList of my favorite action games, including Action Adventures, Platformers and Metroidvanias.
- My Favorite Strategy GamesList of my favorite strategy games that give you time to think, including RPGs, Tactics, and Puzzle games.
- My Gaming Year in Review 2021
In this review of my gaming in the past year, I share my favorite games and my disappointments of 2021.