Expedition Logs

"Welcome to the Expedition Logs, a quieter corner of the Wildlands where the adventures that don’t make it onto the main show still get their moment to shine. This is where I share short, thoughtful reviews of the games I’ve played off the beaten path, whether they’re modern releases, indie gems, or titles that simply don’t fit the long-form podcast format. If you’re looking for quick impressions and discoveries beyond the retro trail, you’re in the right place." - Nomad

No Fate But What We Play - Terminator 2D: No Fate

No Fate But What We Play - Terminator 2D: No Fate

Cyberdyne Factory Level Your browser does not support the audio element. No Fate but What We Make I deliberately waited to play Termi...

The Quiet, Empty House That Says It All - Gone Home

The Quiet, Empty House That Says It All - Gone Home

The House, Part 1 Your browser does not support the audio element. Revisiting a House Full of Memories It feels like forever ago now, ...

Road 96 – A Journey, Not a Destination

Road 96 – A Journey, Not a Destination

On the Road Your browser does not support the audio element. Road 96 is a narrative-focused adventure game set in the fictional author...

Dispatch: Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Some Wear Headsets

Dispatch: Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Some Wear Headsets

Leaderboard Your browser does not support the audio element. A Hero’s Journey, Viewed from a Desk Chair At first glance, Dispatch look...

Rule #21: Kill Some Time — Zombieland: Double Tap: Road Trip

Rule #21: Kill Some Time — Zombieland: Double Tap: Road Trip

Rule #1: Manage Your Expectations I’ve always had a soft spot for the Zombieland movies. I even saw the original film in theaters, which now...

Retro City Rampage DX Wouldn’t Stop Yelling at Me

Retro City Rampage DX Wouldn’t Stop Yelling at Me

Renegade Your browser does not support the audio element. As a kid who grew up in the late 80's, early 90's, it doesn't take much for ...

Once Upon a Replay: Returning to Child of Light Years Later

Once Upon a Replay: Returning to Child of Light Years Later

Aurora's Theme Your browser does not support the audio element. Revisiting Child of Light on the PlayStation 3 felt a bit like reopeni...

Your Kids Will Love Bluey: The Video Game - Here’s Why You Might Not

Your Kids Will Love Bluey: The Video Game - Here’s Why You Might Not

Ground Is Lava! Your browser does not support the audio element. In Bluey: The Video Game , a fragile peace settles over a quiet subur...

Cat Quest II Isn’t Purr-fect… But I Still Couldn’t Put It Down

Cat Quest II Isn’t Purr-fect… But I Still Couldn’t Put It Down

Lupine Empire Your browser does not support the audio element. While we live in a time where 100 hour sprawling epics exist full of de...