by Madison Butler | Mar 31, 2020 | Roundtables, Tabletop Games, Video Games
In the midst of COVID-19 fears, the Sidequest team decided to focus our roundtable on something wholesome: crafting in games. We sat down (virtually, of course) and talked through in both tabletop and video games. Are you a fan of crafting in games? Sound off in the comments and let us know what does and doesn’t work for you! (more…)
A genderless eldritch beast bound to mortal flesh. Interests include games, gardening, magical realism, and the complete restructuring of America’s political and economic systems. Frequently orders too much food at restaurants. Tweets @unnnez.
by Madison Butler | Mar 11, 2020 | News, Video Games
Howdy, gamers! What have you been playing lately? I’ve been deep in Return of the Obra Dinn on Switch, which is sating my need for a good mystery game. I’m trying to savor the visuals and interesting gameplay, but cannot rest until I have solved everyone’s fates. I also revisited Coffee Talk to get a secret ending and enjoyed Glass House Games’ discussion on the game’s themes. Now, let’s discuss this week’s news. (more…)
Madison Butler writes about advertising by day and about video games the rest of the time. She can usually be found crying about Final Fantasy and Nier: Automata on Twitter @madisonrbutler.
by Madison Butler | Mar 10, 2020 | Reviews, Tabletop Games
As long as I can remember, I have been a fan of mysteries. Growing up, I was always the kid begging to play Clue when board game nights rolled around and spending countless hours with HER Interactive’s Nancy Drew PC games. Naturally, when the opportunity to review Agatha Christie’s Death on the Cards arose, I jumped at it. (more…)
Madison Butler writes about advertising by day and about video games the rest of the time. She can usually be found crying about Final Fantasy and Nier: Automata on Twitter @madisonrbutler.
by Madison Butler | Feb 12, 2020 | News
Howdy, gamers! Is anyone playing anything good lately? I’m still thinking about the end of Kentucky Route Zero, which was perfectly bittersweet. I’ve also been listening to the NieR Gestalt & NieR Replicant Original Soundtrack quite a bit while I work, which has me itching to start the game. Speaking of things that are near… (more…)
Madison Butler writes about advertising by day and about video games the rest of the time. She can usually be found crying about Final Fantasy and Nier: Automata on Twitter @madisonrbutler.
by Madison Butler | Jan 28, 2020 | Essays, Video Games
Kentucky Route Zero is not a violent game: it has no swords, no guns, no combat. It’s not a traditional horror game, either, with no jump scares or gore or monsters. And yet… it is a game about violence, and a game that uses horror elements to drive its themes home. (more…)
Madison Butler writes about advertising by day and about video games the rest of the time. She can usually be found crying about Final Fantasy and Nier: Automata on Twitter @madisonrbutler.
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