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Xevrin

Kevin "Xevrin" is an avid gamer having started playing video games on an Apple III with the Wizardry Series and Questron before the age of 10. In junior high, he branched out into tabletop gaming with the release of D&D 2nd Edition. During his first year of university, Everquest was released combining both of his favorite activities.

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September 2024
Breaking Down The Elder Scrolls Online Necrom Reveal

Zenimax has just announced the new chapter for 2023, The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom. Players will return to Eastern Morrowind, and a new class, the Arcanist, is being added to the game. Read on for Kevin's thoughts on what the studio has revealed so far.


Exploring Tamriel: An Elder Scrolls Online Travel Guide Part One

The Elder Scrolls Online is a massive game with a ton of player choice on what content to experience first. Each year Kevin starts a new character to explore Tamriel just one more time. This year join him as he makes his way through Tamriel as a High Elf Nightblade aligned with the Aldmeri Dominion. Part One explores the new player experience on the Isle of Balfiera and his adventures on the island of Khenarthi's Roost.


6.5
High on Life Review

High on Life is a game developed by Squanch Games. It is a fun romp through a unique world created by Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty. So long as players are prepared for the style of humor of Rick and Morty this is an enjoyable experience. It has slick visuals with constantly wise-cracking guns all wrapped up as a decent FPS. Check out Kevin's review.


6.5
Chimeraland Review

Chimeraland, developed by Pixel Soft and published by Level Infinite, launched last month in North America. It is a sandbox MMO that mashes up various systems from monster hunting to survival-style building. While the game feels unpolished, it does have a lot of depth to the gameplay. Check out Kevin's review.


Path of Exile Lake of Kalandra - Previewing The Upcoming Expansion And Chatting With GGG's Chris Wilson

Earlier this week Grinding Gears Games invited the press to have an early look at the new Path of Exile: Lake of Kalandra August expansion. While Kevin was prepared to hear the key details about the Kalandra Challenge League, it ended up covering a lot more than he expected.


8.5
COUGAR LUXLIM Gaming Keyboard Review: Low-Profile and Optical

The COUGAR LUXLIM low profile optical-mechanical gaming keyboard may be my new favorite peripheral. I have been using it constantly for the past week, and while it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some other gaming keyboards, most of those missing features won't impact gaming. Check out our review and see if this is the keyboard for you.


Chimeraland Review In Progress

Survival MMO, Chimeraland, has launched in North America on mobile and Steam, and Kevin is putting the MMO through its paces. Check out our review in progress.


V Rising: Fledgling's Guide To Getting Started In The Survival MMO

Stunlock Studios released V Rising earlier this month, and over one and a half million players have already bought the vampiric survival MMO. It is well polished for an early access release, and the mechanics are excellent. Kevin looks at who this game will likely appeal to and provides some tips for getting started.


Preview: Checking Out Dauntless' Return To Light Season Update

Developer Phoenix Labs is shaking up things in their co-op action RPG Dauntless releasing a new update this month to the current Return to Light season. The game is celebrating its third anniversary and 30 million player milestone, and Kevin returned this past weekend to experience the changes made since the original release.


6.0
Galactic Civilizations IV Review

Developer Stardock Entertainment released Galactic Civilizations IV on April 26th. This 4x space strategy retains several familiar elements for fans of the series while incorporating new features. After playing through several games, this is Kevin's review.


Galactic Civilizations IV Review in Progress

Galactic Civilizations IV by developer Stardock Entertainment was released on April 26th. This turn-based 4x space strategy is the latest entry in the series. While the game maintains many familiar elements for fans, it incorporates several new features based on prior feedback. Here are Kevin's thoughts on the entire package and if they make for an amazing space strategy game.   


Lost Ark: April's Patch and Current State of the Game

Developer Smilegate and publisher Amazon Game Studios launched the first major update patch for the action MMORPG Lost Ark NA version in April. Kevin has played through the new area of South Vern, tinkered with the Glaivier class, and looked at the new Super Express event. Read on about his thoughts on the current state of the game.   


8.0
Not So MMO: Demeo PC Edition Review

Resolution Games has released Demeo: PC Edition into early access on Steam, and we had the chance to review this virtual tabletop RPG. Initially released in 2021 on VR, how does this port compare? Check out Kevin's thoughts in our Review.


6.0
Zenith: The Last City Final Review

Zenith: The Last City, the VR MMORPG by RamenVR, has been out for over a month. While it had some server issues at release, those are now resolved. How is the game shaping up as a long-term home? Check out Kevin's final score and thoughts.


8.5
Total War Warhammer 3 Final Review

Total War: Warhammer III, by Creative Assembly, has now been out for half a month, and Kevin has explored the multiplayer. Has Creative Assembly been as successful with the new/improved multiplayer features? Check out our multiplayer review and final score.