Patrick Anderson, Author at COGconnected

Patrick Anderson

Patrick Anderson first got hooked on video games while playing Lode Runner on the Commodore 64. Since then, he has balanced his love of gaming with his other interests, including writing, sports and obsessively polishing his iPhone's screen. Patrick's involvement with COG involves submitting news, writing reviews, attending events, and desperately defending his purchase of a PlayStation TV to anyone who will listen.

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Is Clash of Clans the Most Successful Videogame of All Time?

With millions of players and massive daily revenues, Supercell’s cash-cow isn’t going away. Isn’t it time we start acknowledging this mobile juggernaut for what it is?

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ArcaniA: The Complete Tale Review – A Not-So-Epic Tale of Errands and Button-Mashing

ArcaniA isn’t necessarily a bad game but when compared to its competition in the RPG department it has a very hard time standing out. Re-released for the PS4, ArcaniA shows that it hasn’t aged well at all.

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5 Ways Persona 5 Will Be Even Better Than Persona 4 (As Crazy As That Sounds)

Persona 4, when it was released, was a great and somewhat stylish RPG. With Atlus set to release a new Persona on the PS4, early indications point at a game that will be better in quite a few ways. Take a look at what we think will make Persona 5 an even better game than it’s predecessor.

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5 Games Coming in 2015 That Could Save the PlayStation Vita

When it was first introduced. Sony’s PlayStation Vita came in on a high note backed with enthusiasm and big promises. Sadly, support for the portable machine quickly withered away and it became all but forgotten. Here’s five games that could make the Vita’s year and renew its lease on life.

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5 Reasons Why You Need to be WAY MORE EXCITED for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Ok, so we’re all excited for The Witcher 3. Thanks to Conan and his Clueless Gamer everyone got a taste of Wild Hunt and it’s equally wild unicorn sex. Now, if you can get your mind out of the gutter we give you 5 reasons to get way more ramped up for CD Projekt Red’s upcoming RPG.

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Hugbots and Unicorn Vomit: A Conversation with the Minds Behind Grip Games

In an exclusive interview, COG chats with the guys who brought you Tower of Guns and Unmechanical: Extended to get an insider’s view of the fascinating world of indie game publishing.

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Cloud Gaming – Is it the Future of Video Games?

COG looks at why two long-term trends in the video game industry are pushing us to the Cloud sooner than you think. Could this be the last console you own?

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Tower of Guns Review – Fire at Will

This indie game has an old-school first-person shooter flare featuring stylish graphics and randomised levels and enemies. The action never stops in Tower of Guns and ultimately that is what makes this game appealing.

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We Are Doomed Review – We Are Impressed

We Are Doomed is a twin-stick shooter where you zap polygon baddies with an absurdly overpowered laserbeam. Careful because once you pick up this game those first few minutes will turn into a few hours before you know it.

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Fallout 4: The Long Wait Might Soon Be Over

COG recounts the long, painful journey Fallout fans have had to endure in their quest for a fourth installment – and why the torture may finally be coming to an end.