Author: DanielD

  • Crosswind – Alpha Review

    Let me preface this review with a few caveats. First, this game is in the Alpha stage and has recently allowed players to test the game and its servers. I am no stranger to alpha releases, and the game, by extension, is in a state of flux. Because of that,…

  • Dune: Awakening

    I’m going to be honest with you: I’ve never read the Dune series. When I saw Dune: Awakening announced, I was stoked. Why, you may ask, would I care if I’ve never read the series? Because Funcom was making it. And that was enough for me.Dune: Awakening was the follow-up…

  • Cruise Thoughts

    I sit here watching a family play bridge at the game table across from me. Outside the window to my right, I can see the bright blue waters of the Caribbean lazily pass by. Our ship, the Carnival Horizon, has been my home for the last eight days. And… I…

  • V Rising Review

    I know I said I was going to review Avowed… But I have nothing good to say about it. So instead, let’s take a look at something better. V Rising. This gem of a game is a mash-up of ARPG, Survival, and crafting game, with some amazing map details, lore,…

  • Tucson Festival of Books – 2025

    Back in January, I made a push to get us to as many shows this year as possible, with the help of Arizona Authors Association, or rather, sponsoring us being at the events. While sponsoring can cost a wide range, buying a booth is often cheaper. Which is fine, when…

  • Captain America: Brave New World

    Just got back from watching Captain America: Brave New World. It was… A movie. Let’s dive into it though, because I don’t believe it deserved ALL the hate it got. It certainly wasn’t the best. The trailer, if you’ve seen it, pretty much tells you everything you need to know…

  • Sniper Elite: Resistance

    I wish I could report that the next few game reviews I’ll be posting, were filled with magical moments that, really elevate the gaming experience. But, unfortunately, that’s not the case. First up is Sniper Elite: Resistance. The previous sniper games, for the most part, have been solid entries into…

  • Events for 2025

    I’m excited to announce several literary events across Arizona in 2025 that I will be attending! Here’s a glimpse of where I’ll be: March 2: Chandler Local Author FairJoin me at the Chandler Public Library’s Local Author Fair, where I’ll be showcasing my work alongside fellow authors. The event runs…

  • Green Hell – Review

    Survival games seem to be my thing. So when my buddy pointed out Green Hell was on sale, I jumped on that faster than a leech on bare skin. Green Hell, developed by Creepy Jar out of Poland, really dives into the trials of survival with both feet. It pulls…

  • New Year

    It’s a new year and that means new opportunities! Happy New Year everyone! Let’s dive right into what I’ve got planned for the first half of this year. Jan: We’re going to start off slowly in January. I’ve got Arizona Authors Association meetings coming up, followed by new stream hours.…