Gaming Ramble Weekly

Weekly Opinion Essays on some of Gamings biggest headlines, diving into the way the industry works, the impact certain games have had on the industry etc

Cyberpunk 2077 - An Imperfect Marvel (My Review)

Welcome to the final Gaming Ramble Weekly Episode of 2022!  To wrap up the year, I'm finishing with my first game review - with a difference.  This is very much a ramble in the purest sense, but I hope there are points here that you can resonate with! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and I look forward to seeing you in 2023!

12-21
27:19

The Rise, Fall, And Rise Again of Cyberpunk 2077 (Part 3 - Repairing the Damage)

Welcome back to another episode of Gaming Ramble Weekly, with the final part of the Cyberpunk 2077 case study finally recorded (apologies for the delay).  This week's episode focuses on the redemption arc of the game, and where other developers are likely to have learnt lessons from the saga of this game.

12-14
13:31

God of War Ragnarok SPOILERCAST Part 2

Welcome back to the podcast, and the second part of the MARATHON that was the God of War Ragnarok spoilercast.  This week, me and Mikey focus on everything that isn't the story, and likely forget a million different things (the game is huge please don't hold it against us...) Sit back, relax, and enjoy part 2 of the Ragnarok SPOILERCAST

12-07
01:04:04

God of War Ragnarok SPOILERCAST Part 1

SPOILERS AHEAD FOR GOD OF WAR RAGNAROK.  YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED Welcome back to a special bumper edition of Gaming Ramble Weekly, with the first of a two-part special all about God of War Ragnarok.  I was joined by the legend that is Mikey_T92 to chat all things Ragnarok, and in this week's episode, we focused specifically on the story elements of the game, talking through the story and our opinions on it.  So strap yourselves in - this is a long one!  And enjoy!

11-30
01:47:16

The Rise, Fall, And Rise Again of Cyberpunk 2077 (Part Two - Crashing and Burning)

Following on from Last week, we're examining the state in which Cyberpunk 2077 released, and the ramifications that had on the reputation of CDPR!

11-23
13:07

The Rise, Fall, And Rise Again of Cyberpunk 2077 (Part 1 - Promising Beginnings)

Welcome back to Gaming Ramble Weekly with something slightly different!  This week I'm starting a mini-series all about Cyberpunk 2077 which will last 4 weeks or so!  So sit back and enjoy part 1 which focuses on all the pre-release goings on of CDPR's most controversial title.

11-16
13:25

Do the Gotham Knights Review Scores Highlight a Disparity between Games Journalists and the “Everyday” Gamer?

Welcome back to Gaming Ramble Weekly!  This week we're looking at the reviews process in the industry, and whether there's any relevancy to them.   I'll be taking a break from the pod next week as I'm working away on the next big project all about Cyberpunk 2077, so I'll see you again in 2 weeks time!

11-02
12:49

Is Streaming Culture Unhealthy?

Welcome back to another episode of the Gaming Ramble Weekly Podcast!  A bit of a different one this week, as I explore the intricacies involved in streaming, and explore whether it is healthy or not!

10-27
15:31

Nintendo - Innovators Stuck in the Past

We're back with Episode 5 of the Gaming Ramble Weekly and it's a juicy one today!  I dive into Nintendo, and look at the good and the bad.  This is probably my most opinionated piece yet, so I'm really interested to hear your thoughts on this one!  Let me know if you agree with me or not by tweeting @rambleweekly and letting me know!

10-19
17:58

Why Are Soulslike Games so Difficult?

Welcome back to the Gaming Ramble Weekly Podcast!  This week I'm focusing on one of the most divisive genres in the industry: the soulslike genre.  I'm looking into the history of the genre, some of the key players, and giving an overview of my experience with the genre and my opinions on it!  So sit back, relax, and enjoy Episode 4 of the Gaming Ramble Weekly Podcast. 

10-12
19:01

The Evolution of Assassin's Creed - A Product of the Industry? Or a Product of Corporate Greed?

Welcome back to Gaming Ramble Weekly!  This week is a juicy one, as we dive into Ubisoft's hottest, and probably most controversial franchise, Assassin's Creed, and dive into all the factors that led to the franchise becoming what it has today!

10-05
21:45

How Responsible was The Last of Us in Redefining Single Player Gaming Experiences in the Industry?

Welcome back to Gaming Ramble Weekly!  This week we look to The Last of Us and the impact that it has had on the gaming industry!  Diving further into Naughty Dog's back story as well as some of the major game releases we've seen in the last 5 years!

09-28
14:57

Tears of the Kingdom - The Art of Managing Expectation

Welcome to the first episode of my new project, Gaming Ramble Weekly.  In the first Ramble, I look at the impact that Breath of the Wild had on the industry, and how this could effect the expectations of everyone leading into the long-awaited sequel Tears of the Kingdom.

09-21
10:37

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