Lou Sytsma

Lou Sytsma

Do you know about Pong? Well… I invented it. No, not really! But… I was around when it came out and blew me away. That heady feeling of excitement has carried on today with not just video games but all media - books, music, movies etc. These are exciting times as all these art forms draw closer and closer together to create more and more engrossing stories. I feel very lucky and grateful to be part of the COG Team and provide a baby boomer’s perspective on the state of gaming. It feeds my inner child!

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Grow: Song of the Evertree Gives Me Some Serious Animal Crossing Vibes

Grow: Song of the Evertree Gives Me Some Serious Animal Crossing Vibes

Grow: Song of the Evertree continues the life-sim storytelling game that Prideful Sloth has shown is their forte.

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The Medium (PS5) Review – Low Frame Rate Jump Scares

The Medium (PS5) Review – Low Frame Rate Jump Scares

Bloober Team continues to expand their storytelling and gameplay mechanics in this above average supernatural thriller.

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Encased Review – Under The Dome, RPG Style

Encased Review – Under The Dome, RPG Style

Fans of the Wasteland and Fallout series will feel right at home with Encased. It’s an RPG that treats the player to a brand-new story while following the established template for this type of game.

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Blair Witch VR Review – Terrifying Trek Into The Woods

Blair Witch VR Review – Terrifying Trek Into The Woods

Blair Witch VR is a solid horror game tailored to work with the Move Controllers. It includes one of the best uses of a dog companion, Bullet, to not only handle gameplay mechanics but also to enhance the story.

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Synth Riders (PSVR) Review – Catch a Virtual Sound Wave

Synth Riders (PSVR) Review – Catch a Virtual Sound Wave

Synth Riders for PSVR is a port of the PC music/rhythm game in which you are flow with the melody, chords and vocals of the song.

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Fracked (PSVR) Review – Sweet But Oh So Short

Fracked (PSVR) Review – Sweet But Oh So Short

Fracked, a fast-paced VR shooter with some killer style and graphics, by developer nDreams, is out now and it’s quite short.

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Wind & Leaves (PSVR) Review – A Janky Journey

Wind & Leaves (PSVR) Review – A Janky Journey

Wind & Leaves, from developer Trebuchet, offers up a soft pastel art style and an excellent Journey-like experience though it fumbles with most PSVR movement.

Fracked Is a Fracking Fun First Person VR Shooter

Fracked Is a Fracking Fun First Person VR Shooter

Fracked, from developer nDreams, is a first-person shooter PSVR title that comes out in less than a month and we got a chance to play the demo. It’s a fracking fun time.

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Sniper Elite VR Review – Sweet Scope Shooter Delivers Visceral Glory

Sniper Elite VR Review – Sweet Scope Shooter Delivers Visceral Glory

Sniper Elite VR, from Rebellion Developments, Just Add Water and Coatsink, though complete with some blemishes, highlights the immersion of virtual reality very well.

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Snake Man’s Adventure Review – Floaty, Frustrating and Cheap Family Fun

Snake Man’s Adventure Review – Floaty, Frustrating and Cheap Family Fun

Snake Man’s Adventure is a bit confusing, being too difficult for the younger players, complete with a narrative that’s too young for more mature gamers.