Until Yoku’s Island Express, I never thought that a Metroidvania game could be combined with pinball. That’s what makes Villa Gorilla’s debut title so great. Not only is the game a joy to play, but it’s also unexpected and charts new territory in the adventure game genre. What is Yoku’s Island Express? In this refreshing take on…
Author: Jacob McCourt
Jacob is a creator marketing professional, and a fan of video games. He produces the Left Behind Game Club and Cutscenes podcasts as well as Video Game Trivia on YouTube.
God of War Review (Spoiler-Free)
In God of War, almost everything about the past games in the series has been thrown out. Apart from using Kratos’ back-story as grounding, the narrative, visual style, combat, controls and structure have all been rebuilt from the ground up to deliver an unforgettable experience. It’s easily one of the best games of the generation and…
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Interview
Victor Magnuson is a Game Designer and Producer at Fatshark Games. We sat down and spoke to him over Discord about his transition from finance to game design, the games that Fatshark have developed up to this point and got details about the upcoming Warhammer: Vermintide 2. The game is a follow-up to the breakout hit Warhammer: The…
Three Sequel Ideas for Horizon Zero Dawn
This feature contains major plot spoilers for Horizon Zero Dawn. I feel bad for Horizon Zero Dawn. Despite being an incredible game from all angles: storytelling, visuals and gameplay, it will likely always come up second-best in most game players’ minds in 2017. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a game that is incredibly similar…
Left Behind Game Club: Ten Games We Should Play Next
My friends and I started a podcast called the Left Behind Game Club three months ago. You can check it out on iTunes and Google Play. On the show, we talk about the games we may have missed, play them and try to re-create the feeling of picking it up on the first day and talking about…
That Friend You’ve Never Met
Originally posted on JacobMcCourt.com. Ever had a time in your life when someone you’ve never met’s passing had a surprisingly meaningful impact on you? That happened to me today. Ryan Davis was that man. He was 34. Jacob McCourtJacob is a creator marketing professional, and a fan of video games. He produces the Left Behind Game Club…
