Still My Favorite - Twilight Princess Nostalgic Ryview

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, by Nintendo.

Is it worth your time?	YES	How much?	40 Hours
Is it worth your money?	YES	How much?	$30

Bloon Monkey City: Tips and Tricks - City Layout

Hi Everybody!

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It's my first Tips and Tricks video for Bloons Monkey City!

Watch it here:

The Rycast #4 - Console Bundles of Joy (Pregnant Joke?)

Hi Everybody!

Listen to The Rycast #4 - Console Bundles of Joy!

A Slow Moving Cop Sleuths on a Train - The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief - First Impressions Freebie Ryview

The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief, by Nordic Games.

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It is available via Xbox 360 Games with Gold until December 15th, 2014 (that's today!).

Recommendation:

If you're a fan of point and click adventure, or if you're really into mystery, this is probably a game for you and I recommend you download it while you can today. For the rest of you, I'd say wait a day and download SSX, which will hopefully offer some nice sports action.

CircloOh My, I'm Going To Be Sick - CircloO Video Ryview

CircloO, by Flori9.


Watch the Ryview here:

Ryviews Deal Roundup - December 11th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for December 11th, 2014:

Bloons Monkey City - Flash vs iOS Ryview

Bloons Monkey City, by Ninja Kiwi.

The picture is from Bloons TD5, so sue me. (don't actually)

Watch the Ryview here:

The RyCast #3 - Super Smashing (It's British?)

Hi Everybody!

Listen to the RyCast #3 - Super Smashing!

Ryviews Deal Roundup - December 4th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for December 4th, 2014:

Now It Has Pac-Man? - Super Smash Bros. Wii U Ryview

Super Smash Bros. Wii U, by Nintendo.

Edit: I erroneously implied in an earlier title that Sonic was not featured in Brawl. Sorry, internet.

Ryviews Deal Roundup - November 28th, 2014 (Black Friday Edition!)

Hi Everybody!

Welcome to this special edition of the Ryviews Deal Roundup for Black Friday!

Riding Your Father's Corpse Through The Forest - Chariot Freebie Ryview

Chariot, by Frima.

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Chariot is currently free via Xbox One Games with Gold until November 30th.

Ryviews Deal Roundup - November 21th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for November 21th, 2014:

A Very Pretty, Bug Addled Mess - Halo: The Master Chief Collection Ryview

Halo: The Master Chief Collection, by 343 Industries.

My Rycommendation (How have I not already been adding that "y"?): The games are solid, and I love Halo. And Halo 2 has never looked so amazing. But the UI is littered with bugs, transition problems, and a dead multiplayer. I'd still recommend buying it but there's no rush until the Halo 5 beta comes out (if that works!).

Shut Up And Take My Money! - DLC in Gaming

Hi Everybody!

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It's a bit of a hot topic right now, and with current Mario Kart 8 and Destiny DLC packs either landing or soon to land, I thought it would be fun to discuss why DLC has so many people angry and so many people draining their pocketbooks.

Audio Podcast #2 (The RyCast #2) - My Gaming Childhood (It's Not a Pun!)

Hi Everybody!

It's time for my second Audio Podcast, which is now called The RyCast!

Apparently It's a Sequel: Zombo Buster Rising - Video RyPlay

Zombo Buster Rising, by Firebeast.

Watch the RyPlay here:

Play the game here!



Thanks for watching!

Don't forget to subscribe!

Until next time,

Ryan

Ryviews Deal Roundup - November 13th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for November 13th, 2014:

Ryview missing - check back later

Hi Everybody!

I actually recorded a ryview, but my audio disappeared, so with that techincal difficulty I'm afraid I won't get around to an article today.

But don't worry! I'll have my deals like normal tomorrow, and if I'm able to swing it I may try to pack an extra one this weekend, we'll see.

Or, you know, you'll see. If you check this site over the weekend. Which you should. If you want to.

Until next time,

Ryan

Audio Podcast #1 - Halo, Goodbye (It's a Pun!)

Hi Everybody!

It's my very first audio podcast, this time focused on how I went from hating Halo to loving it with a fiery passion.

Caribbean Admiral 2 Video RyPlay

Caribbean Admiral 2, by Vogd.

Ryviews Deal Roundup - November 6th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

[1]

Here are the deals for November 6th, 2014:

Oh God, I Hope I Get A Purple - Why I'm Still Playing Destiny

Hi Everybody!

I've made it to Level 20 in Destiny, which means I've started the epic journey of truth, justice, and grinding to find as many purple items as I can (2 so far...after way too many hours of gameplay). My light level is a whopping 23 and I can now do some impressive damage, but I'm a far cry away from being able to handle the daily and weekly missions without sobbing silently into a pillow.

It's my destiny to be underprepared for all of the challenges in this game. [1]

It's Like a Slaughterhouse, For Kids - Viva Piñata: Trouble In Paradise Freebie Ryview

Viva Piñata: Trouble In Paradise, by Rare.

Viva Piñata: Trouble In Paradise is free via Xbox 360 Live Games With Gold until November 15th, 2014.

Subtracting Your Way Out Of Boredom - Sum Tracks Video RyPlay

Sum Tracks, by Elio Landa.

Ryviews Deal Roundup - October 30th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

So, it's been over a month since my last deal roundup.

Sorry about that.

At any rate, I'm back, and my deals today will knock your socks off (assuming they're already lose and relatively easy to knock off, such as falling off by accident while you're reading an article on the internet written by a guy who felt the need to explain this joke is a way-too-long drawn out parentheses'd section).

Meta.

 No, not that one...[1]

Anyway, here are the deals for October 30th, 2014:

A Heavily (Heavenly) Armed Angel Shoots Eyeballs Out Of The Sky! - Sky Quest Video RyPlay

Back From The Dead, Assholes! [1]

I'm back from my long hiatus!

What does that mean for you?

More content! That's what!


So without any more wordy explanations, let's all listen to high quality riffing about a game where a heavily armed angel shoots eyeballs out of the sky!

Destiny Ryview - Lots of Hype, Lots of Genres

I appreciate the patience, everyone. It's been a crazy few days, and it won't let up any time soon.

But! Now you get to see what I think of Destiny! (Spoiler: I like it).

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Destiny, by Bungie.

Stress and Gaming

As a video game blogger who also happens to have an entirely separate full time job, it can sometimes be hard to find some solid gaming time, especially when it's a game I've already ryviewed. So how do I manage to squeeze it all in?

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The short answer is I don't...

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition Ryview - Bigger Maps without Bigger Maps

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition, by Mojang.

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Bejeweled 3 Freebie Ryview: Let's Stop Pretending And Just Play Poker

Bejeweled 3, by PopCap Games.

Watch the video here:

Or skip straight to the scorecard:

Category	Score
Time Value	7
Money Value	10
Originality	8
Ryplayability	8
Fulfillment	6
Final Score	7.8

Don't forget to subscribe!

Until next time,

Ryan

Blurred Lines - Melding Gaming Genres (Don't Worry, No Robin Thicke Included)

It seems like every genre is now being bombarded from all sides with other genres shoehorning themselves in. Shooter RPGs, Stealth Platforms, and I assume Horror Rhythm games aren't far off.

Oh, it already happened... [1]

What does this constant melding trend mean for gaming?

Halo: Reach Freebie Ryview - Nothing More Noble Than Killin' Aliens

Halo: Reach, by Bungie.

Halo: Reach is free via Xbox 360 Games with Gold until September 30th.

Red Remover Blast: Video Ryview - Who Doesn't Love Explosions?

Red Remover Blast, by GazThomas.

Watch the video here:

Ryviews Deal Roundup - September 25th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for September 25th, 2014:

Super Time Force Freebie Ryview - The Leader Has 2 Eyepatches, Seriously

Super Time Force, by Capybara Games.

Super Time Force is currently free via Xbox One Games With Gold until September 30th.

Ryviewing the Headlines

Every now and then I have a day where I don't particularly feel like reading news. But that doesn't stop me from obsessively checking the pages to browse the article titles. And sometimes those titles are too goofy/stupid/insane/laughable/WTF-able to ignore.

Source: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ZXUUi-tvFIlrBrr8AEP1kt3KvxqkiPhOFkTQ1UG7AB3epoks-42X0uyPTrfUU4iE3KOlAi-fSTIJ8YUDWtTBYSlRg4Jq2nOXLHwcXs9HIC3-JcMlQ2sduHiaonkV5cCaCpTRnPZnCA/s1600/stupid+headline.jpg

Yep.

So in a new feature called "Ryviewing the Headlines" I'll be taking a look at some astonishing headlines and talking about them, despite not reading a single one of the actual articles.

Sentry Knight 2 Video RyPlay: Just like the first one, but new!

Sentry Knight 2, by Armor Games.

Watch it here:

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Until next time,

Ryan

Curl Up & Fly Video Ryview: Nothing Beats Shooting a Helpless Animal Out Of A Cannon

Curl Up & Fly, by JMTB02.

Ryviews Deal Roundup - September 18th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for September 18th, 2014:

Spirits of Elduurn: Video Ryplay - The Double U Is For The 2 Characters, Think About It

Spirits of Elduurn, by Califer Games.

The Appeal of an Open World - Ryviews Ryport

Sorry about the short hiatus everyone! (let's be honest, there are probably about 2 people that regularly check this blog, so I'd like to thank both of you right now)

At any rate, I'm back from my short vacation and ready to entertain you with some more of my rambling, pointless thoughts about video games!

Ryviews Deal Roundup - September 12th, 2014

Hi Everybody! It's deals on Friday!

Here are the deals for September 12th, 2014:

Stealing is Wrong - Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine - Freebie Ryview

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine, by Pocketwatch Games.

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is currently free via Xbox 360 Games With Gold through September 15th.

Creeper World 3: Tips and Tricks - Buildings Part 2

Hi Everybody!

Check out my latest tips and tricks video, for Creeper World 3!

Buildings, Part 2

Watch it here:

Don't forget to subscribe to the channel!

Until next time,

Ryan

Pretty Puzzler Plays with Palette - har•mo•ny iOS Ryview

 har•mo•ny, by BorderLeap, LLC.

Recommendation: It's a fun app for a few levels, but it gets stale far before it gets challenging.

More Idle Gaming! - AdVenture Capitalist Video Ryview

AdVenture Capitalist, by HyperHippoGames.

Ryviews Deal Roundup - September 4th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for September 4th, 2014:

Another Bejeweled RPG Clone, with Money! - Spellfall iOS Ryview

Spellfall, by Backflip Studios.

Source: http://cdn4.iosnoops.com/wp-content/uploads/appsicons/809027853xscreenipad1.jpg

My Recommendation: A fun Bejeweled style RPG, but you need a lot of patience or a lot of money to enjoy the game.

Luke, What Are You Doing? - Wing Commander III Video Ryplay

Wing Commander III, by Origin Systems.

Wing Commander III is currently free via Origin's On The House promotion.

Labor Day - Ryviews Deal Alert

It's Labor Day!

No ryview today, but I want to remind everyone that Amazon is having a huge digital game sale right now!

Idle Gaming For The Self-Made Man - AdVenture Capitalist Video RyPlay

AdVenture Capitalist, by HyperHippoGames.

Watch the video here:

Let me know what you think of AdVenture Capitalist!

Until next time,

Ryan

Ryviews Deal Roundup - August 28th, 2014

Hi Everybody!

Here are the deals for August 28th, 2014:

Creeper World 3: Tips and Tricks - Buildings Part 1

Hi Everybody!

Check out my latest tips and tricks video, for Creeper World 3!

Buildings, Part 1

Watch it here:

Don't forget to subscribe to the channel!

Until next time,

Ryan

Dishonored - Freebie Initial Thoughts Ryview

Dishonored, by Arkane Studios.

Dishonored is currently free via Xbox 360 Games With Gold until August 31st! Check out my ryview of the Xbox One Games With Gold titles here!

It's The Same, But Shinier - HD Remakes Ryviews Ryport

Hi Everybody!

In the era of "too many pixels to count" and all that, we seem to be afloat in a sea of HD remakes of old games. That's not really a new idea, because classic movies have been remade since the invention of the word "profit" (and, you know, the invention of the movie), but it seems like we're getting an unusually large amount of them lately.

It's the same, but this time you're paying money to play it again.

Is that a problem? Probably not. But is it bad for trying to get people to play new games? Maybe.

Xbox One Games With Gold Double Feature - Strike Suit Zero and Crimson Dragon

Strike Suit Zero, by Born Ready Games & Crimson Dragon, by Grounding Inc.

Both these games are free through Xbox One Games with Gold until August 31st.