Kevin Chick

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 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.   

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.   

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.

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.

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.

Resolution Games is getting ready to release Demeo PC Edition next month, and we had the chance to get some hands-on time with their take on a virtual tabletop RPG. The game was originally released on VR platforms in May 2021, but how does it compare to the PC Edition? Check out Kevin's thoughts in our preview.

Total War: Warhammer III, by Creative Assembly, is out this week, and I have had the opportunity to play the game now for just over a week and a half. As a fan of the series since its inception, I was eager to check out what the third iteration had to offer. How does the experience hold up and does it improve on the foundations built by its predecessors?

Zenith: The Last City, a VR MMORPG, has been out a week, and Kevin has been leveling up as an Essence Mage Tank. While the release had server issues, RamenVR quickly moved to implement fixes. Now that the initial launch has somewhat settled. Is the game fun? Are there issues that could turn some players off? Read about what Kevin has noticed so far.

RamenVR is releasing Zenith: The Last City, a VR MMORPG, today, and Kevin had a chance to play it over this past week. The game has a stylized look and implements several mechanics from other VR titles. Do these VR elements work for an MMORPG? Read on for Kevin's initial impressions.

EverQuest II Visions of Vetrovia is the latest expansion, launched on December 2nd, 2021. For a game released in 2004, EQ2 is still looking pretty good. But how have the developers at Darkpaw Games done with recent additions/changes to the game, and is the expansion a success? Find out in Kevin's review.

With the year coming to an end Kevin takes a look back at The Elder Scrolls Online and the various features the team at Zenimax introduced in 2021. Read on about what worked, what didn't, and what has potential in 2022.

Developer Darkpaw Games released the latest EverQuest II expansion this December, Visions of Vetrovia. After more than six years away from the game, Kevin jumped back in with a new level 120 character. He also had the chance to ask the developers a few questions. Check out his initial thoughts and the interview with Creative Director Kyle "Kander" Vallee.

The Lost Ark closed technical beta has come to an end. While Kevin's initial impressions haven't changed much, it has left him wondering where this MMORPG with ARPG roots fits into the existing offerings already available. Did Smilegate RPG and Amazon Games make the right decision delaying its release until early 2022? Read on to find out about his concerns. 

Developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games, the action MMORPG Lost Ark has been long-awaited by many in the West. This past week, Kevin had the chance to play the game ahead of the closed beta. What are his first impressions as both someone completely new to the game and one who enjoys other A-RPGs? Well, he has some good news.