After being inspired by the latest OiO Podcast, combined with my love of Life Is Strange, I decided to dive into one of the forerunners of the graphic adventure genre: Full Throttle Remastered. Can a 25 year-old game meet my expectations? Lets find out.
Category: Video Games
Video Game Review: Rogue Hippo’s Rehab Gamestravaganza!
Unfortunately, due to a recent leg injury, The Rogue Hippo has been frequently bedridden whilst focusing on rehab. Fortunately for you, the loss of my leg is your gain; because it has been a veritable video game renaissance as I have become more and more desperate to pass the time. In just a few short weeks, I’ve managed to complete Ys Origin, Transistor, and Jotun. Should you amputate your leg and play these games too? Let’s find out together.
Sam Charchian Reflects on the PS4/Xbox One Generation, Looks Ahead to Next Gen
Sam Charchian chats with OiO about the impact of new hardware and looks back at past generations.
Outside is Overrated Episode 31 – The End of a Console Generation
Tom, Joey and Casey reflect on and celebrate the PS4 and Xbox One. Sam Charchian shares tales from his time in the industry, including how Diablo III wound up on consoles.
Outside is Overrated Episode 30 – Sonic the Hedgehog
Tom, Scott and Brian Shea discuss the history of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and the recent movie.
Tom’s Triumphs – Crazy Over Console Pre-Orders
Tom ponders whether or not he has a problem after preordering a pair of new consoles in a week.
Marvel’s Avengers Beta – Why I Decided to Wait
I played two sessions of the Marvel’s Avengers over the two different weekends of the open beta on PlayStation 4 and I had vastly different experiences between the two. After the first two-hour session, my opinion was mixed but mostly negative. While my second, four-hour session was much more positive overall, I made the decision…
Outside is Overrated Episode 25 – Video Game Music
In the June 2020 edition of the podcast Tom, Joey and Billy dive into video game music and choose the most iconic video game song of all time.
Tom’s Triumphs – April Showers are Few and Far Between
They say that April showers bring May flowers. If that’s the case Tom and his games are going to be one dry, barren plot of man. At least he has his (final) fantasies!
Outside is Overrated Episode 23 – Looking into the Legend of Zelda
Tom, Scott and Brian discuss The Legend of Zelda: including the history of the franchise, what makes the series great and ranking the console entries.