The year 2020 will long be remembered as a tumultuous year. As a global pandemic raged on, social unrest and the United States political system brought even more news to the table. Regardless, the video game industry marched on, realizing record revenues (partially thanks to stay-at-home orders) and ushering in a new generation of hardware… Read More »
It’s time for another efficient gaming short list. We got away from this series while we covered other topics but it’s time for an update. As always, we highlight games that offer a lot of value in comparison to time invested. If you only have a few hours to game each day, these games offer a… Read More »
Space is big. Everspace is right-sized. I don’t like “roguelikes”. I’ve never been able to get into the start-over game loop that has seemingly taken over a large portion of indie development. Call me cynical, but I’ve always felt that style of game was low effort and overly punishing (the developer ran out of ideas… Read More »
Start-and-Stop Gaming Life causes interruptions, which is partly the foundation of this site for grownup gamers who still want to game. Following up on Joe Threezero’s Efficient Gaming #1, I’d like to add some games that are ideal for a life that interrupts – games you can easily pause, save, or outright close without losing your progress or enjoyment.… Read More »
I have two to three hours each night to game. What are my options? Welcome to the first edition of Efficient Gaming. Each edition will feature a selection of games (mostly from recent or near recent release dates) that feature gameplay design or features that make sure you get the maximum gaming experience even if you don’t have… Read More »