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Join over 150+ readers for weekly, gaming-centric articles! The Saved Game revisits video game favorites, reflecting on how games shape our lives from…
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Game Save #10 | Dispatch Release on the Switch, 8BitDo Controller Review, Community Spotlight, and More!
Taking a look at the latest on the Dispatch and Nintendo fiasco, a review of the 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller, fantastic articles for the Community…
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Fallout 4 | My Top Three Horror Locations in the Commonwealth
Entry 04: The three immersive and horror-filled locations in Fallout 4 that stunned me, but made me want more!
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Game Save #09 | Tomodachi Direct, Fable on PlayStation, VR Metaverse Reset, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about the Tomodachi Nintendo Direct, Fable coming to the PlayStation and the impact on Xbox, the disappearing Metaverse, fantastic…
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Does the Quirky World of Katamari Damacy Still Hold Up?
Revisiting the vibrantly creative world of Katamari Damacy and the lasting legacy it left behind!
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Game Save #08 | Dispatch on the Switch, Fallout Countdown Timer, Dragon Quest VII Demo, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about Dispatch coming to the Nintendo Switch, the rumors about the Fallout timer, reviewing the demo of Dragon Quest VII, awesome…
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The Thrills and Heartfelt Memories of RollerCoaster Tycoon
Reflecting back on one of my favorite video games of all time, the unique memories that went along with it, and why RollerCoaster Tycoon is still worth…
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Game Save #07 | Golden Joystick Awards, RAM Prices, Dispatch Success, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about the The Golden Joystick Awards, how high RAM prices have gotten, the unsurprising success of Dispatch, a new community…
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Dark Souls | A Brutal Introduction to Death
The revelation of what a challenge meant to me in video games, and how Dark Souls began my twisted journey into the SoulsBorne collection!
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Game Save #06 | Removed Content from Fallout 4, Game Ownership, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about a recent update for Fallout 4 that seemingly removed content and the idea of game ownership, jumping into two incredible…
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Reflecting on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Has it really been 14 years already? A short reflection on the immersive world of Skyrim that I often escape to!
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The PlayStation 2 | Over 20 Years Later, is the PS2 the Best Console Ever?
Taking a look at my Slim PS2, the video game console that defined my gaming experiences in the 2000s, and the games I loved that you need to play!
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Game Save #05 | AI First Publisher, Fallout Day Showcase Troubles, Ko-fi Shoutout, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about the rise of AI for a game publisher, thoughts on the Fallout Day Showcase, giving a Ko-fi Member a Shoutout, diving into two…
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Fallout 4 | The Strangely Wholesome and Much-Needed Character of Piper Wright
Entry 03: Why the Commonwealth needed a quirkily wholesome reporter on an undying quest to find the truth, no matter how much trouble it might cause!
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Game Save #10 | Dispatch Release on the Switch, 8BitDo Controller Review, Community Spotlight, and More!
Taking a look at the latest on the Dispatch and Nintendo fiasco, a review of the 8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller, fantastic articles for the Community…
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Game Save #09 | Tomodachi Direct, Fable on PlayStation, VR Metaverse Reset, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about the Tomodachi Nintendo Direct, Fable coming to the PlayStation and the impact on Xbox, the disappearing Metaverse, fantastic…
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Game Save #08 | Dispatch on the Switch, Fallout Countdown Timer, Dragon Quest VII Demo, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about Dispatch coming to the Nintendo Switch, the rumors about the Fallout timer, reviewing the demo of Dragon Quest VII, awesome…
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Game Save #07 | Golden Joystick Awards, RAM Prices, Dispatch Success, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about the The Golden Joystick Awards, how high RAM prices have gotten, the unsurprising success of Dispatch, a new community…
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Game Save #06 | Removed Content from Fallout 4, Game Ownership, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about a recent update for Fallout 4 that seemingly removed content and the idea of game ownership, jumping into two incredible…
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Game Save #05 | AI First Publisher, Fallout Day Showcase Troubles, Ko-fi Shoutout, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about the rise of AI for a game publisher, thoughts on the Fallout Day Showcase, giving a Ko-fi Member a Shoutout, diving into two…
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Game Save #04 | Sony Phasing Out PS4 Games, AI-Generated Games, Indie Game Blog, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about Sony phasing out PS4 game on PS Plus, AI and video games, an amazing indie game blog that's worth checking out, incredible…
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Game Save #03 | The Largest Game Launch Ever, Kart Games Catching Up, A Cozy Blog, & Community Spotlight
Taking a look at news about Grand Theft Auto VI, the impact of recent Kart games, a beautiful cozy gaming blog you should check out, some amazing…
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A Cup of Joe Blog | Longevity of Substack, Cooking, and Games
Week 10 | Chatting about some thoughts I've been having on Substack, firing up the grill, and the recent games I've been playing!
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A Cup of Joe Blog | Random Thoughts, Organization, Recent Games
Week 09 | Chatting about being busy, organization of thoughts, and recent games I've been playing!
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A Cup of Joe Blog | Time to Get Healthy
Week 08 | Chatting about the resources and methods I've used to get healthy, and why consistency matters to stay motivated!
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A Cup of Joe Blog | Reflecting at an Outlet Mall, Fallout Cookies, Recent Pickups, and More!
Week 07 | Chatting about some reflections at an outlet mall, baking from the Fallout Cookbook, recent pickups, and more!
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A Cup of Joe Blog | The Nation's Tallest Tree, Holiday Time Glee, and More!
Week 06 | Chatting about the holidays, a trip to see the tallest Christmas tree in the United States, time spent in a peaceful arboretum, new game…
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A Cup of Joe Blog | Scandinavian Shop, Toriyama Gift Shopping, Game Awards, and Detroit: Become Human
Week 05 | Chatting about a trip to a fun Scandinavian shop, some illustration books I picked up for gifts, Reaction to The Game Awards, and some final…
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