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Christopher Hutton

Graduate Student. Freelance Reporter. Roleplayer. Researcher. Nerd about gaming, religion and an assortment of topics.

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Frostpunk 2 Review - An Icy Return to Oblivion

Frostpunk 2 asks "What are we willing to do to thrive?" in a sequel with deeper strategy, higher stakes, and compelling gameplay. Our review:


Hands-On: Bitcraft: Age of Automata April Alpha Impressions

Bitcraft: Age of Automata is the latest survival-focused MMORPG that has presented a large-scale image of players building their own world and towns without conflict. Chris spent some time in this month's Alpha test and here are his takeways.


Plunderstorm: Impressions Of WoW's First Battle Royale

Plunderstorm, the new battle royale spin-off in World of Warcraft, has been out for a bit now and we've had a chance to sink our teeth into it - here are our impressions.


Legends Of Runeterra: Beyond the Bandlewood Impressions

Whenever most players consider the universe of Runeterra and League of Legends, they often consider the extremely successful MOBA. Few players take time to look into Legends of Runeterra, the card game equivalent to LoL. Chris takes a look at the Beyond the Bandlewood expansion of Runeterra.


Hearthstone Revamps Battlegrounds, Teases Mercenary Mode Mechanics

The Hearthstone team announced some massive changes to their card game, revamping their Battlegrounds experience and previewing the highly anticipated Mercenaries Mode.


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Cooler Master MM831 Review

Can a wireless mouse be as good as a wired option? Cooler Master thinks it can and does with the new MM831 Wireless Gaming Mouse. Find out how it fares in our review!


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Cooler Master MM711 Mouse Review

Does the Cooler Master MM711 hold up as a reliable yet simplified gaming mouse? Find out in our review.


Not So MMO - Hearthstone's United In Stormwind Impressions

While most of the Activision-Blizzard gaming community's attention has focused on the ongoing lawsuit, it hasn't stopped Blizzard from unleashing their latest Hearthstone Expansion, United in Stormwind. Just as Forged in the Barrens featured a return to the origin of the Horde for many players, so have the Alliance returned to their capital, Stormwind, for their adventure.


World of Warcraft: What To Do To Prepare For 9.1

With World of Warcraft's Chains of Domination update fast approaching, players are getting ready for what the upcoming content update will throw at them. Here is a handy little list for those looking for ways to prepare themselves for the Shadowlands update.


Five Things That Wild Rift Got Right About Fixing League Of Legends

When League of Legends was released in 2009, it was relatively non-competitive and seemed like a unique idea. However, it wasn't perfect. With the release of Wild Rift, the mobile port of League, Riot has solved some of the more pressing issues with the MOBA. Here are five of them.


Through the Wastes of Chaos: First Impressions of Vermintide 2's Latest Roguelite

Co-op shooter Warhammer: Verminitide 2 has done a lot to establish itself as an innovative game on the market. However, the team is taking it one step further with Chaos Waste. Chris takes a look at the new Rougelite.


Catching Up With Hearthstone - Checking Out The Latest Forged In The Barrens Expansion

With the arrival of the newest Hearthstone expansion, Forged in the Barrens, Blizzard appears to be making motions to account for nearly six years of content and a model that demands hundreds of dollars. The expansion's arrival is also the start of the newest cycle of cards, known as the Year of the Gryphon.


World of Warcraft: Shadowlands - How To Grind Valor Points

Now that players have had access to World of Warcraft: Shadowlands for nearly four months, players are reaching the peak of the gear grind. Patch 9.0.5 brought Valor Points to the mix, and Chris is here with a guide on how to grind them.


What Could BlizzConline Announce About World of Waracraft: Shadowlands Patch 9.1?

As BlizzConline 2021 fast approaches this week, Chris takes a look at what the event could hold for Patch 9.1 of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands.


World of Warcraft: Easy Mounts To Acquire In Shadowlands

Chris is back with another Shadowlands guide, this time all about the easiest mounts to acquire in the latest expansion of the MMORPG.