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Em Stonham

Freelance journalist and full-time nerd, writing for sites like Sleeve No Card Behind, NintendoLife, and IGN.

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November 2024
 
 
6.5
IfSunSets Early Access Review

Joining the ever-growing list of survival-adventure titles, IfSunSets promises an experience that should - on paper - appeal to most fans of survival games. Em takes a look in our Early Access review.


6.9
Strategy Session: Sins of a Solar Empire 2 Steam Review

Sins of a Solar Empire 2 is an intricate real-time 4X strategy game that recently released on Steam, despite being out on PC via the Epic Games Store for a bit. We dove in with the Steam release to check it out for our Strategy Session review series.


6.5
Tarisland Review: Engaging Boss Fights, but Is the Story Worth It?

After several weeks of Tarisland, our final review is here! Is this fantasy themepark MMORPG worth your time?


TBD
Tarisland Review-In-Progress

Tarisland has been out on PC and mobile devices for about two weeks now, and Em has been putting the new MMO through its paces. While we aren't ready to completely cast a verdict, Em takes a look at how its shaped up so far in our review-in-progress.


Top 5 Specializations in World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore

If you've never played on a Hardcore World of Warcraft server before, it can be hard to know where to start when building a character. Picking the best starting zone or class is one thing, but how do you know which specialization is the best fit for you? 


Best MMOs for Pokémon Fans In 2024

The recent buzz around Palworld has highlighted a definite desire for more creature-catching and collecting titles in the gaming world. Here are some of the best MMOs for those looking to scratch that itch.


How Does Power Creep Affect MMO Games?

What do you think is the worst example of power creep in an MMO?


Best MMOs for Transmog Fans In 2024

People play MMOs for all sorts of reasons. Yet, for some, it's all about the fashion. Here are some of the best MMOs for Transmog fans to play in 2024.


How Does Power Creep Affect MMO Games?

What do you think is the worst example of power creep in a MMO title? We explore this divisive topic in MMO circles to try to answer that question.


Do Popular Video Games Reflect What Society Is Scared Of?

Em explores whether or not games, especially popular ones, reflect the cultural zeitgeist and explore what we, as a society, are actually afraid of.


Which World of Warcraft Classic HC Race Is Best?

When it comes to Classic Hardcore in World of Warcraft, it's essential to optimize wherever you can. It's a fun but challenging game mode, and any advantage that you can give yourself is worth taking - especially if you're a new player.


5 Best MMOs To Play If You're A Completionist

Do you spend most of your time in MMOs camping for rare mounts or picking up old school transmog items? If so, you'd probably fall into the category of completionist. Here are five MMOs that are fantastic for a player like yourself.


The Impact Of Gacha Games On the MMORPG Scene

No matter what your favorite game is or how long you've been gaming for, chances are that you've got an opinion on gacha games and mechanics. Em explores the origin of the mechanics that power some of the most popular microtransactions in the gaming industry.


Which World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore Starting Zone Is Easiest? (Tier List)

Planning your leveling route is the key to success when playing World of Warcraft Classic Hardcore. With permadeath lurking around every corner, we've ranked the six starting zones to see which one is the easiest, and which ones are the most deadly.