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

She Doesn’t Like Horror… So Why Did We Love Little Nightmares?

She Doesn’t Like Horror… So Why Did We Love Little Nightmares?

Lure Of The Maw Your browser does not support the audio element. A Small Hunger Begins I didn’t come to Little Nightmares on my own. S...

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Where Enemies Become Legends

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Where Enemies Become Legends

The Gravewalker Your browser does not support the audio element. A Ranger Returned from Death There’s something immediately compelling...

Mario & Luigi: Brothership – A Fun Ride That Runs a Little Long

Mario & Luigi: Brothership – A Fun Ride That Runs a Little Long

Shipshape Island Your browser does not support the audio element. Setting Sail for Concordia The Mario & Luigi series has always h...

Super Mario Wonder: A MAR10 Day Celebration

Super Mario Wonder: A MAR10 Day Celebration

Overworld Your browser does not support the audio element. Happy Mario Day, Wildlanders! March 10th has become a fun little holiday fo...

Metropolis: Lux Obscura – A Puzzle Box of Crime and Consequence

Metropolis: Lux Obscura – A Puzzle Box of Crime and Consequence

Battle Your browser does not support the audio element. Black, White, and Blood Red I don’t remember where I first heard about Metropo...

Mini Marios & Maximum Mayhem in Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Mini Marios & Maximum Mayhem in Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Mario Toy Company B Your browser does not support the audio element. Wind-Up Mayhem Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch is a ful...

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...