Thursday, 18 January 2018

T.A.G's Top Twenty (2017)

2017 is over and done. Time to move into the New Year with anxious trepidation (as to how "The Industry" will try to get more of our Gamer Cash [I'm looking at you Microtransactions]) and bated anticipation (of all the uber cool games that will be released [Child-like joy ensues]). 
Or... we could give it the good, old "Once more around" and do the only thing worth doing with a year that gave us so many awesome games. We do a T.A.G's Top Twenty



Now I know you readers are in no way new to Top Twenty lists but this is the first one on the blog so give it a run through and give me your take on it.
It took me a while to put this list together and I agonized over it for a few days before settling on the constituents. Some of the games on this list definitely caught the attention (and the dollars) of many gamers right off the bat. Others, kind of snuck into our hearts and refused to leave. Still others, presented themselves and instructed, "Take me as I am" *arms folded*! (They were very unapologetic in their delivery. Some might even say a bit rude) and we did.
But one thing can be said for all of them and that is... that they made the list. *snarky smile*

So, here they are! In no particular order! (Seriously... No! Particular! Order!) [Except, alphabetically. Because... Order!] 



T.A.G's Top Twenty (2017)


1. Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4, Xbox 1, PC)



2. Cuphead (Xbox 1, PC)



3. Destiny 2 (PS4, Xbox 1, PC)





5. FIFA 18 (PS4, Xbox 1, PC, Switch)



6. Hollow Knight (PC, Switch)



7. Horizon: Zero Dawn (PS4)



8. Injustice 2 (PS4, Xbox 1, PC, Mobile)



9. Nex Machina (PS4, PC)



10. Nier: Automata (PS4, PC)



11. Nioh (PS4, PC)



12. Persona 5 (PS4)



13. Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (Xbox 1, PC)  
  


14. Prey (PS4, Xbox 1, PC)



15. Resident Evil 7 (PS4, Xbox 1, PC)



16. Splatoon 2 (Switch)





18. The Surge (PS4, Xbox 1, PC)



(PS4, Xbox 1, PC, Switch)



20. Yakuza 0 (PS4)




There you have it! My list of the Top Twenty games released in 2017. You can tell me what you think, in the comments.
Do you agree? Do you hate it? Let me know! (Please be gentle! I [My Ego] bruise easily!) 

Some acceptable comments would be: "Where's insert my favourite game here?", "You forgot insert BEST GAME EVER here!", "Dude, your lists sucks. Here's a better one." and (My personal favourite) "T.A.G's Top Twenty --> #legit #accurate"


Disclaimer: As you may have guessed, I have not played EVERY game on this list. (Partly because I don't own all the consoles and mostly because I'm a "Broke Gamer") However, not playing a game does not hinder being able to discern whether it is "Top Twenty" material or not (This, of course, is up for discussion). I have researched all the items on the list to the best of my ability (Youtube, Official Websites, Articles, Reviews, etc), critiqued them using my own criteria (Gameplay, Storyline, Visuals/Audio, Scores, etc) and placed them on the list if they met the standard I set. The list concordantly takes a few essential points (Adequate population, Appropriate representation and Accurate sampling) into consideration. Persons who feel the selection process was rigged and/or deviated from the standard protocol of list-making, in any way, may voice their displeasure. Note that in so doing, you may incur the wrath of the Gamer Gods and be cursed with but not limited to: Corrupted Save Files, Faulty Hardware, Hacked Accounts, Lag, Low K/D Spreads, Power Outages and any other punishment the Gods may see fit to inflict upon you.

All Photos used in this post are property of their respective owners (I just copied them from their respective wikipedia pages). I am NOT affiliated in anyway with said owners and I DO NOT claim the images as my own. I wanted the post to be pretty and chose to use the images to accentuate the type up. If need be I will gladly remove any and all images from the blog posts. (PLEASE don't sue me!!!) 

Tuesday, 2 January 2018

E.G.A.D - January 2018

*Enters Lab and turns on PC, does pre-shift regimen, begins Daily Operations, fills in the date, realises it's January, panics about missing my deadline, puts finishing touches on E.G.A.D post, re-reads one last time, clicks Publish*

!!!HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I trust everyone had a wonderful holiday season filled with the joys of family, food and fun gaming-time? Yes? Great!!! (No? Don't worry about it. There's always next year)
For 2018, I wish you all the things you wish for yourself and it is my fervent hope that your expectations are exceeded in the best way possible. This year promises to be a Perfect 10! (Because 2+0+1+8 [The digits that make up 2018] = 20. You then take 20 [the first half of 2018] and subtract 18 [the second half of 2018] and get 2. Now, divide 20 [from the first equation] by 2 [from the second equation] and you get... you guessed it... 10. A "Perfect 10" *suggestive wink*) {Gamer Numerology at its best}
So, in keeping with tradition, we'll start the year off right by... sticking to our traditions. No self-respecting Gamer is worried about New Year's Resolutions, right? (Correct Answer) We play what we play and let the chips fall where they may. We like living on the edge, laughing in the face of danger, flirting with a Game Over every chance we get. (No worries. We have an Elixir in our Inventory and a back up Save File in case we need it) However, we also like to be prepared for the future. And on that note I'll, smartly, segue into the crux of this post.
Fresh off the press, from my PC to yours. Here's Every Game About to Drop for January 2018, sponsored by the lovely folks at Select Start Gaming.


E.G.A.D - January 2018
Freebies
Xbox Gold PlayStation Plus

SSG Selected

2. Dragon Ball FighterZ
 
3. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - Diaries of Agent Silent Death


PS4



Switch


1.   Pic-a-Pix Deluxe Jan 4
3.   The Escapists 2 Jan 11
4.   Furi Jan 11
6.   InnerSpace Jan 16
7.   World to the West Jan 18
8.   ChromaGun Jan 22
9.   Lost Sphear Jan 23
10.   Shu Jan 23


PC


1.   Ultramegon Jan 1
2.   Fatal Twelve Jan 1
3.   Flipped On Jan 1
4.   Boomer Rampage Jan 1
5.   Barbarian Souls Jan 1
6.   PearsAndGrayWitch Jan 1
9.   Endure Jan 1
10.    The first thrust of God Jan 1
11.    Christmas Santa Troubles Jan 1
12.    Comit the Astrodian 3 Jan 2
14.    Trireme Commander  Jan 2
15.    Ender Story: Chapter 1 Jan 2
16.    Christmas Tale Jan 2
17.    High School Simulator Jan 2
18.    NeoBalls Jan 2
19.    Nark the Dragon Jan 2
20.    Close the Window! Jan 2
21.    Witchball Jan 2
22.    Medieval Real Estate Jan 3
23.    Kitty Hawk Jan 3
24.    Flappy Arms Jan 3
25.    Quirky Crook Jan 3
26.    Dead Mist: Last Stand Jan 3
27.    Violent Sol Worlds Jan 4
28.    LOGistICAL: Russia Jan 4
29.    Kebab it Up! Jan 4
31.    Bravium Jan 4
32.    Battle Royale Trainer Jan 4
33.    Russian Roads Jan 4
34.    Race Jan 4
35.    Lost Summoner Kitty Jan 4
37.    Fallen Legion+ Jan 5
40.    Spirit Animal Survival Jan 5
41.    Realm Revolutions Jan 5
42.    RC Fun City Jan 5
43.    MORE SWEATER? OK! Jan 5
44.    Colony On Mars Jan 5
45.    Aiso Jan 5
46.    My Little Bomb Jan 5
48.    Fantasy Defense Jan 5
49.    Business clicker Jan 5
50.    JuVentures Jan 5
51.    Brazilian Adventure Jan 5
52.    Mind the Vikings Jan 5
53.    Blade Runner 9732 Jan 7
54.    FEN Jan 8
55.    Sockman Jan 8
56.    Aurora Trail Jan 8
57.    Bubblien Pop Jan 8
58.    Math RTS Jan 8
60.    Sky Is Arrows Jan 8
61.    The Evil Party Jan 8
62.    Beach Restaurant Jan 9
63.    Hangover Jan 9
64.    Cally's Caves 4 Jan 9
65.    Memento of Spring Jan 9
67.    A Raven Monologue Jan 10
69.    Deck Casters Jan 10
70.    Strange Night ll Jan 10
71.    The Warrior Of Treasures Jan 10
73.    Wauies: The Pet Shop Game Jan 10
74.    Among the Dead Jan 10
75.    Fantasy Quest Solitiare Jan 10
77.    Chinese inn Jan 11
78.    Labirinto Jan 11
79.    Till the dawn, waiting Jan 11
82.    SuperTrucks Offroad Jan 12
83.    Internal Light VR Jan 12
84.    Sink or Skim Jan 12
85.    Creatio Ex Nihilo: Aition Jan 12
86.    We Walked In Darkness Jan 12
87.    COSMONAUT Jan 12
88.    Mind Twins Jan 12
89.    Super Star Panda Jan 12
90.    TheNightfall Jan 12
91.    Talk to Saki Jan 12
92.    Captured King Jan 12
93.    JUMP STOP Jan 12
94.    War Builder League Jan 15
95.    Big Tower Tiny Square Jan 15
96.    Stunt Corgi Jan 15
98.    Cartoon Hero Jan 15
99.    Coaster Jan 15
100.    Harts Jan 15
101.    Anamorphine Jan 16
102.    Unleash Jan 16
105.    Realm of the Ghost King Jan 16
107.    Hotel Dracula Jan 17
108.    Transports Jan 18
109.    Ecopoiesis Jan 18
110.    Archers Jan 18
111.    Nantucket Jan 18
112.    ERROR: Human Not Found Jan 18
113.    Scrap Attack VR Jan 18
115.    Final Prophet Jan 19
116.    Skelattack Jan 19
117.    Pipe Push Paradise Jan 19
118.    King of the Eggs Jan 19
120.    Tunnels of Despair Jan 19
121.    Stage Fright Jan 19
122.    Puzzle With Your Friends Jan 19
123.    Ripped Pants at Work Jan 22
124.    Iconoclasts Jan 23
125.    Lost Sphear Jan 23
126.    Staxel Jan 23
127.    My Time At Portia Jan 23
128.    WOAHDS! Jan 23
129.    Season's Beatings Jan 23
130.    Super Slime Arena Jan 23
132.    Luvocious Jan 25
133.    The Mind's Eclipse Jan 25
134.    Railway Empire Jan 26
135.    Dragon Ball FighterZ Jan 26
136.    Frontier Pilot Simulator Jan 26
137.    Puke Simulator Jan 26
138.    My Life as a Maiden Jan 26
139.    The Executioner: Prologue Jan 30
140.    Data Thief Jan 30
141.    Supposedly Wonderful Future Jan 30
142.    Titan Siege Online Jan 30
144.    The Station Jan 31
145.    Trailmakers Jan 31
146.    Planetes Jan 31
147.    Ancient Code VR Jan 31
148.    900 Jan 31