Author: John Breeden II

As a journalist John has covered everything from rural town meetings to the U.S. Congress and even done time as a crime reporter and photographer.|His first venture into writing about the game industry came in the form of a computer column called "On the Chip Side," which grew to have over 1 million circulation and was published in newspapers in several states. From there he did several "ask the computer guy" columns in magazines such as Up Front! in New Mexico and Who Cares? in Washington D.C. When the Internet started to become popular, he began writing guided Web tours for the newly launched Washington Post online section as well as reviews for the weekend section of the paper, something he still does from time to time. His experience in trade publications came as a writer and reviewer for Government Computer News. As the editor of GiN, he demands strict editorial standards from all the writers and reviewers. Breeden feels the industry needs a weekly, reliable trade publication covering the games industry and works tirelessly to accomplish that goal.

I’m on Observation Duty 8 Keeps Its Focus on Unnerving Anomalies

I’m on Observation Duty 8 delivers slow-burn horror without ever putting its players directly in danger. With six detailed locations, new difficulty options and some of the creepiest environments yet, this latest entry proves why the series remains one of the best in spot-the-difference horror.

Confidential Killings Turns Keywords Into Classic Noir Conspiracy

Set in a stylized late-1970s Hollywood, Confidential Killings – A Detective Game challenges players to unravel a series of grisly murders through careful observation, keyword-driven deduction and narrative reconstruction. Each crime scene functions as its own puzzle, but together they slowly reveal a much larger conspiracy.

Remade Temple of Elemental Evil Still Hits Hard After 20 Years

Originally released in 2003, The Temple of Elemental Evil was infamous for its ruthless difficulty and uncompromising devotion to Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 rules. Now available on Steam with years of fan-made fixes from the Circle of Eight, this classic RPG returns largely intact, warts and all.

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Heavy Metal in Early Access: Call to Arms Panzer Elite Takes Aim

Call to Arms: Panzer Elite blends realistic World War II tank combat with accessible gameplay, delivering destructible environments, authentic armored warfare and a strong foundation that could make it one of the most compelling and fun WWII sim experiences once it reaches full release.

The Outer Worlds 2: A Sharper, Smarter And Amazingly Fun Space Opera RPG

Obsidian expands and refines its sci-fi RPG series with The Outer Worlds 2, delivering stronger storytelling, smoother combat and deeper role-playing systems. With reactive companions and a new Earth Directorate perspective, this sequel finally lets the series grow into the space opera players always wanted.

Dispatch Proves You Don’t Need Powers to Lead a Super Squad

Dispatch flips the superhero genre on its head by putting players behind a busted desk instead of in a flashy suit. With great writing, real choices and a lovable cast of reformed villains, it’s one of the most heartfelt and addictive story-based adventures of the year.