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![A few weeks ago I was sitting there pondering how much I enjoy a good old-fashioned Metroidvania game. After pondering the possibility of brushing off my DS for some Castlevania, […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/20160728180524_1-e1471221432894-115x86.jpg "Headlander (PC) Review")
Headlander (PC) Review
Posted on August 14, 2016 | No CommentsA few weeks ago I was sitting there pondering how much I enjoy a good old-fashioned Metroidvania game. After pondering the possibility of brushing off my DS for some Castlevania, […] -
![PAX East is, in many ways, BrainLazy’s “local” convention. While our staff has largely split up to take on their own projects, this Boston convention is one that never fails […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016-04-25-20.23.45-115x86.jpg "PAX East 2016")
PAX East 2016
Posted on April 25, 2016 | 1 CommentPAX East is, in many ways, BrainLazy’s “local” convention. While our staff has largely split up to take on their own projects, this Boston convention is one that never fails […] -
![It’s certainly been a while since our last review, hasn’t it? You can blame the run up to my latest book release, I suppose, but that’s no excuse! I mean, […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-10-26_00007-115x86.jpg "Zoombinis (PC) Review")
Zoombinis (PC) Review
Posted on October 30, 2015 | No CommentsIt’s certainly been a while since our last review, hasn’t it? You can blame the run up to my latest book release, I suppose, but that’s no excuse! I mean, […] -
![The following previous is based on a Beta. The final game may vary from what was previewed. Frequently use reviewer type people get the notion that we’ve seen it all. […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-08-08_00001-115x86.jpg "Mayan Death Robots (PC) Preview")
Mayan Death Robots (PC) Preview
Posted on August 20, 2015 | No CommentsThe following previous is based on a Beta. The final game may vary from what was previewed. Frequently use reviewer type people get the notion that we’ve seen it all. […] -
![I got into shmups in the 1941 days, back when they weren’t called shmups, they were just called “One of those Galaga-type games.” I fell out of them pretty quickly, […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-07-14_00001-115x86.jpg "Zenzizenzic (PC) Review")
Zenzizenzic (PC) Review
Posted on July 27, 2015 | No CommentsI got into shmups in the 1941 days, back when they weren’t called shmups, they were just called “One of those Galaga-type games.” I fell out of them pretty quickly, […] -
![Many are the games that tell you exactly what they are at first glance. Other games are more unique, requiring themselves to be explained either through cinematic intros or careful […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-07-04_00014-115x86.jpg "TIMEframe (PC) Review")
TIMEframe (PC) Review
Posted on July 15, 2015 | No CommentsMany are the games that tell you exactly what they are at first glance. Other games are more unique, requiring themselves to be explained either through cinematic intros or careful […] -
![In what has somehow become a series, we’re once again reviewing a game published by Adult Swim Games! This publisher has been responsible for some of the most unique and […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-06-30_00001-115x86.jpg "Traverser (PC) Review")
Traverser (PC) Review
Posted on July 9, 2015 | 1 CommentIn what has somehow become a series, we’re once again reviewing a game published by Adult Swim Games! This publisher has been responsible for some of the most unique and […] -
![As I said over in my PAX East roundup article, one of the most notable booths at the whole convention was the Adult Swim Games table. They showed off an […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-05-27_00002-115x86.jpg "Duck Game (PC) Review")
Duck Game (PC) Review
Posted on June 8, 2015 | No CommentsAs I said over in my PAX East roundup article, one of the most notable booths at the whole convention was the Adult Swim Games table. They showed off an […] -
![Dead Synchronicity is a game that spent a shamefully long time in my to-be-played pile, but finally the time has come to share my thoughts on this artistic and moody […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-06-08_00001-115x86.jpg "Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Becomes Today (PC) Review")
Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Becomes Today (PC) Review
Posted on June 8, 2015 | No CommentsDead Synchronicity is a game that spent a shamefully long time in my to-be-played pile, but finally the time has come to share my thoughts on this artistic and moody […] -
![Many of the most memorable games at PAX East could be found at the Adult Swim Games booth, and though I’m not the best schmoozer in the world, I certainly […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-04-18_00002-115x86.jpg "Westerado: Double Barreled (PC) Review")
Westerado: Double Barreled (PC) Review
Posted on May 6, 2015 | No CommentsMany of the most memorable games at PAX East could be found at the Adult Swim Games booth, and though I’m not the best schmoozer in the world, I certainly […] -
![You’ll often see me talk about games that will sell me on a single screenshot here. One of the best ways to get me interested in your game is to […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-04-03_00001-115x86.jpg "Aaru’s Awakening (PC) Review")
Aaru’s Awakening (PC) Review
Posted on April 3, 2015 | No CommentsYou’ll often see me talk about games that will sell me on a single screenshot here. One of the best ways to get me interested in your game is to […] -
![I didn’t have a gaming-worthy PC until relatively late in my gaming life. And even once I did, I really didn’t have any pocket money to pick up the must-have […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-01-24_00004-115x86.jpg "Grim Fandango Remastered (PC) Review")
Grim Fandango Remastered (PC) Review
Posted on February 1, 2015 | No CommentsI didn’t have a gaming-worthy PC until relatively late in my gaming life. And even once I did, I really didn’t have any pocket money to pick up the must-have […] -
![Techland is perhaps best known for developing the extremely fun Dead Island franchise. While those were all excellent games, they didn’t quite have the polish that they might have. Dying […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-02-01_00001-115x86.jpg "Dying Light (PC) Review")
Dying Light (PC) Review
Posted on February 1, 2015 | No CommentsTechland is perhaps best known for developing the extremely fun Dead Island franchise. While those were all excellent games, they didn’t quite have the polish that they might have. Dying […] -
![I seem to go through gaming phases these days. Ever since Massive Chalice showed up in my Steam library, I’ve been simmering in Tactical RPGs. That’s why I was pleased […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015-01-15_00001-115x86.jpg "Blackguards 2 (PC) Review")
Blackguards 2 (PC) Review
Posted on January 21, 2015 | No CommentsI seem to go through gaming phases these days. Ever since Massive Chalice showed up in my Steam library, I’ve been simmering in Tactical RPGs. That’s why I was pleased […] -
![It is no secret that in my other life I am a writer. (Unless you didn’t know that, in which case it is a well-kept secret.) It is also no […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-12-06_00006-115x86.jpg "Elegy for a Dead World (PC) Review")
Elegy for a Dead World (PC) Review
Posted on December 10, 2014 | No CommentsIt is no secret that in my other life I am a writer. (Unless you didn’t know that, in which case it is a well-kept secret.) It is also no […] -
![I don’t like using the word “important” when describing entertainment. All entertainment is important, and there are a great many things more important than entertainment. But if you were to […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-11-19_00001-115x86.jpg "This War of Mine (PC) Review")
This War of Mine (PC) Review
Posted on November 24, 2014 | No CommentsI don’t like using the word “important” when describing entertainment. All entertainment is important, and there are a great many things more important than entertainment. But if you were to […] -
![After our preview of Randal’s Monday, I was interested to see what changes would come along in the final version of what prides itself as a traditional, old school point […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-09-20_00002-115x86.jpg "Randal’s Monday (PC) Review")
Randal’s Monday (PC) Review
Posted on November 17, 2014 | No CommentsAfter our preview of Randal’s Monday, I was interested to see what changes would come along in the final version of what prides itself as a traditional, old school point […] -
![Some may find this strange, but I’m the sort of guy who likes to watch people play games almost as much as I like to play them myself. … Then […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-09-29_00001-115x86.jpg "Styx: Master of Shadows (PC) Review")
Styx: Master of Shadows (PC) Review
Posted on October 7, 2014 | No CommentsSome may find this strange, but I’m the sort of guy who likes to watch people play games almost as much as I like to play them myself. … Then […] -
![Today we’ll be looking at The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, a first person investigative narrative which I didn’t know a thing about until my staff suggested we take a look […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-09-27_00002-115x86.jpg "The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (PC) Review")
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (PC) Review
Posted on September 28, 2014 | No CommentsToday we’ll be looking at The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, a first person investigative narrative which I didn’t know a thing about until my staff suggested we take a look […] -
![This article contains coverage of a preview build of Randal’s Monday. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in preview state, and may deal with features which […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-09-20_00001-115x86.jpg "Randal’s Monday (PC) Preview")
Randal’s Monday (PC) Preview
Posted on September 25, 2014 | No CommentsThis article contains coverage of a preview build of Randal’s Monday. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in preview state, and may deal with features which […] -
![This article contains coverage of a preview build of Clockwork Empires. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in early access state (Version 31), and may deal […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-09-17_00001-115x86.jpg "Clockwork Empires (PC) Preview")
Clockwork Empires (PC) Preview
Posted on September 17, 2014 | No CommentsThis article contains coverage of a preview build of Clockwork Empires. The opinions expressed below pertain to a piece of software in early access state (Version 31), and may deal […] -
![Today we’re looking at a game called Kero Blaster, from the remarkable developer known as Pixel. When you are covering the latest creation of a person responsible for one of […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/KeroBlaster-2014-06-12-19-27-56-72-115x86.jpg "Kero Blaster (PC) Review")
Kero Blaster (PC) Review
Posted on June 12, 2014 | No CommentsToday we’re looking at a game called Kero Blaster, from the remarkable developer known as Pixel. When you are covering the latest creation of a person responsible for one of […] -
![The good folks at Phoenix Online Studios were kind enough to send us a copy of their latest game, Moebius: Empire Rising. Like the previous game of theirs that we […]](http://www.brainlazy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-04-05_00001-115x86.jpg "Moebius: Empire Rising (PC) Review")
Moebius: Empire Rising (PC) Review
Posted on April 15, 2014 | No CommentsThe good folks at Phoenix Online Studios were kind enough to send us a copy of their latest game, Moebius: Empire Rising. Like the previous game of theirs that we […]