Josh Nash
Josh (aka P53ud0Nym, aka jozNaz) got his start in gaming playing his uncle’s NES and his friend’s Sega Genesis. At the age of 14, he got a job, rode his bike to Kmart, and bought a Game Boy Color and Pokémon Blue. Josh enjoys RPGs, shooters, racing, and adventure games as well as teaching his two kids the ways of the Force.
Missing Out on PAX South
This past weekend I felt a convention-sized hole in my heart. This time of January for the past several years has always meant PAX South time – except for last year, due to COVID. PAX South was expected to make a triumphant 2022 return, however the convention announced last October that PAX South would be discontinued “…for the foreseeable future.” Having attended every PAX South since its incepti...
¡Vamos! First Look at Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5, Microsoft’s open-world racing game, is roaring onto consoles Tuesday, November 9. For those who purchased the VIP package, early access opened for the game on Friday. Having been a longtime fan of the series – and racing games in general – I jumped at the chance to discover what new world and experience the latest installment of Forza Horizon had to offer. What is it? Departing fr...
Get a Head Start in Forza Horizon 5
We are just weeks away from the release of Forza Horizon 5 – Microsoft’s latest entry in the open-world racing series. If you’re anything like me you’ve been eating up every morsel of news dropped about the new title, racing the previous games until your tires have gone bald, or both! If that’s the case, I’ll show you how to put that manic energy to productive use to help give you a solid jump off...
First Look — Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Lands On Xbox
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 dropped on GamePass for Xbox users this past week. After being part of the closed Alpha for the PC release and having logged many many flight hours once Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 was released on PC last fall, I was a little skeptical of a console port of such a technical masterpiece. Having now played it on Xbox I do still have some reservations, but is it sim...
Classic Game Fest 2021 Was Even Bigger and Better Than Before
This past weekend was Classic Game Fest 2021 in Austin, TX. I joined hundreds of fellow convention-goers who’ve been chomping at the bit to be able to attend another gaming convention since COVID reared its ugly head. Classic Game Fest is fast becoming one of my favorite events. Here’s why you should add this great event to your calendar for 2022!
Classic Game Fest 2021 Kicks Off the Return of Gaming Conventions
After what feels like an eternity, video game conventions are back! After being put on hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19 like much of the world, Classic Game Fest 2021 makes its triumphant return later this month in Austin, Texas.
Looking for a Real Life Mass Effect Omni-Blade? BioWare’s Got You Covered
Have you ever wanted to own your own Omni-Blade from Mass Effect? Don’t lie, of course you have. With Mass Effect back in the spotlight following BioWare’s recent release of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition, BioWare is tempting us with some fantastic IRL goodies.
Elite Dangerous Odyssey Expansion Takes Players Where No One Has Gone Before — On Foot
Odyssey is the latest expansion for Elite Dangerous that further expands the reach and experience of players eager to leave their mark on the galaxy. The alpha has been closed for a couple of weeks now and the expansion is set to be delivered to players on PC on 5/19/21. So, what can players expect? Space Simming When Elite Dangerous was initially released, the game was a heavy space sim, allowing...
Hands On With The Virpil MongoosT-50CM3 — The Best Throttle I’ve Ever Used
Flight sims have been some of the most popular games of 2020, including new titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Star Wars: Squadrons, or even older titles like Elite Dangerous. And while you don’t necessarily need purpose-built hardware or controllers to excel in games like these, it certainly does help with your control and overall experience. This is what fueled me to take the plunge an...
EVERSPACE 2 — Early Access First Impressions
EVERSPACE 2 is a game I’ve been watching with anticipation and fascination ever since I first got my hands on it at PAX South 2020 and the subsequent prototype build shown this past summer. Today, EVERSPACE 2 drops on Steam Early Access and GOG. I’ve been so excited to cover this game that ROCKFISH Games was generous enough to give me a key to let me play it over the weekend, and I’ve been keen on...
How Gaming Saved 2020
2020 is finally coming to a close — and not a minute too soon. But as I pause and reflect on what has certainly been an eventful year, it’s clear that gaming provided an outsized role in helping all of us get through the tough times, more so than any other medium.
Hands On With the Xbox Series X
At last, the day has come, and the Xbox Series X and its Xbox Series S counterpart have been released into the wild. I was fortunate to snag a preorder and was as giddy as a kid on Christmas morning when I saw the FedEx truck pull up. But was the wait and the price tag worth it? The short answer: depends on what you’re looking for.