Garrett Drake, Author at COGconnected

Garrett Drake

With a passion for storytelling, filmmaking, and video games, Garrett spends his days running live sound, producing gaming videos, and podcasting with his best friends. He predominantly enjoys RPGs, loves arena shooters, and occasionally partakes in brutally competitive matches of FIFA. He can regularly be found at the movies or the always delectable, Taco Bell.

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Saros Might Be Housemarque’s Magnum Opus

With Saros, Housemarque remind the industry that their motto “game is king” still holds true. After a few hours hands-on, it’s clear the studio is delivering both great action and a compelling story.

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Transport Fever 3 is the Most Expansive Entry Yet

Transport Fever 3 is all that fans have loved in the previous games, injected with a potent dose of feedback and developer ambition.

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Arknights: Endfield Beta Test II Preview – The Uninitiated’s Guide

Courtesy of GRYPHLINE, I’ve gone hands-on with the Arknights: Endfield Beta Test II for several hours. Consider this the uninitiated’s guide to all you can expect to experience when the beta begins on November 28th.

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Fallout 76: Burning Springs Update is the Biggest Since Launch

Fallout 76: Burning Springs update is the biggest since launch, promising many new features and an inconic character.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – A Surprise To Be Sure, But A Welcome One

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shocks me. Rest assured, the jump from Black Ops 6 to 7 isn’t a repeat of the glorified expansion Modern Warfare III was to II.

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Back in the Trenches: Battlefield 6 Might Just Nail It

I’ve played Battlefield 6 multiplayer on PC for over four hours. I’m happy to report the next entry in the storied franchise is promising.

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Doom: The Dark Ages Review – The Best Doom Game Ever Made

I believe that Doom: The Dark Ages is the best game in the series’ history. I’m a mega fan of Doom 2016 and Doom: Eternal. Doom: The Dark Ages continues sticking to the series’ fundamentals while mixing it with new mechanics and a focused narrative.

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The Hidden Ones has that “One More Round” Sauce

I’m happy to say that despite the challenge, The Hidden Ones has that “one more round” sauce. It hasn’t even reached beta, and playing it already feels outstanding. The more I played, the more I understood its design depths.