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Ray Allaire -The Reasonable Gamer

Writer, game designer, and gaming analyst. Practitioner of all nerdy arts: Games, tabletop, TCG, and all. Twitter: @mateusrayje

‘PayDay 2’: Crimefest Ends With OVERKILL’s Reputation Aflame...

‘PayDay 2’: Crimefest Ends With OVERKILL’s Reputation Aflame

31Oct Editorial

‘Metal Gear Solid v: The Phantom Pain’: A Marriage Of Worlds, A Finale Without Finish...

‘Metal Gear Solid v: The Phantom Pain’: A Marriage Of Worlds, A Finale Without Finish

‘The Taken King’: Finally, ‘Destiny’ Has Been Released...

‘The Taken King’: Finally, ‘Destiny’ Has Been Released

‘Elite: Dangerous’: Deadly, Mostly Aimless...

‘Elite: Dangerous’: Deadly, Mostly Aimless

Save The World, Kill Your Teammates In ‘Lost Dimension’...

Save The World, Kill Your Teammates In ‘Lost Dimension’

‘Exanima’ Offers One Of The Deepest And Most Unintentionally Hilarious Combat Systems Yet...

‘For Honor’ Offers Fast-Paced Yet Freakishly Focused Combat...

‘For Honor’ Offers Fast-Paced Yet Freakishly Focused Combat

Ten Months Out ‘Destiny’ Is Almost The Game We Originally Wanted...

29Jun Editorial

E3 2015: The Year We Go Big At All Costs...

‘Fallout 4’ Quickly Polarizes, Then Depolarizes Fans...

Wage Two-Dimensional War In ‘Pixel Tactics’...

Wage Two-Dimensional War In ‘Pixel Tactics’

‘Sellswords’ Engages In High Fantasy Card Tactic Shenanigans...

‘Sellswords’ Engages In High Fantasy Card Tactic Shenanigans

Stuntmen Save The Galaxy In ‘Chroma Squad’...

KickStarter Preview: Starfall Tactics...

‘Crypt Of The Necrodancer’ Waltzes Into Full Release...

‘Crypt Of The Necrodancer’ Waltzes Into Full Release

Valve Introduces Paid Mod Support, Rustles Jimmies...

Valve Introduces Paid Mod Support, Rustles Jimmies

25Apr Editorial

‘Bloodborne’ Takes ‘Souls’ To New, Unsettling Heights...

‘Bloodborne’ Takes ‘Souls’ To New, Unsettling Heights

‘I Am Bread’ Allows You To Do Exactly What You Think It Does...

‘I Am Bread’ Allows You To Do Exactly What You Think It Does

Are Games Really Getting Worse?...

Are Games Really Getting Worse?

31Mar Editorial

‘Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’ Brings The Series To New Heights...

‘Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number’ Is A Missed Call...

‘Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number’ Is A Missed Call

Return To Action Basics With ‘Victor Vran’...

Return To Action Basics With ‘Victor Vran’

An RTS Covered In Goo: ‘Grey Goo’...

An RTS Covered In Goo: ‘Grey Goo’

Get Your Guardian Angel On In ‘Harold’...

Get Your Guardian Angel On In ‘Harold’

23Feb Uncategorized

Get A Taste Of Prison Life In ‘The Escapists’...

Get A Taste Of Prison Life In ‘The Escapists’

First Licensed ‘Ghostbusters’ Game In 30 Years On Kickstarter...

First Licensed ‘Ghostbusters’ Game In 30 Years On Kickstarter

Secret SHMUP ‘Super Galaxy Squadron’ Is A Guilt-Free Gaming Trip...

Secret SHMUP ‘Super Galaxy Squadron’ Is A Guilt-Free Gaming Trip

Is ‘Angels Fall First’ The Pinnacle Of Indie Development?...

Is ‘Angels Fall First’ The Pinnacle Of Indie Development?

Recruit Your Constituents For ‘Citizens Of Earth’...

Recruit Your Constituents For ‘Citizens Of Earth’

Fulfill Your Commander Fantasies In ‘There Came An Echo’...

Fulfill Your Commander Fantasies In ‘There Came An Echo’

‘Payday 2’ Sets Us Up The Bomb...

‘Payday 2’ Sets Us Up The Bomb

‘Seasons After Fall’ Is Artistic Indie Bliss...

‘Seasons After Fall’ Is Artistic Indie Bliss

The Vita Has More Upcoming Games Than Any Other Console (In Japan)...

The Vita Has More Upcoming Games Than Any Other Console (In Japan)

PlayStation Now Introduces New Subscription Model...

PlayStation Now Introduces New Subscription Model

PSN Still Down As Vacation Days Dwindle For Millions...

27Dec Editorial

A DDoS Christmas, A Time To Explore New Things...

A DDoS Christmas, A Time To Explore New Things

26Dec Editorial

It’s RTS With Weather In ‘Etherium’...

It’s RTS With Weather In ‘Etherium’

Bring The Great War To Your Tabletop In ‘FreeSpace Tactics’...

Bring The Great War To Your Tabletop In ‘FreeSpace Tactics’

Become A Cyberpunk Assassin In ‘Metrocide’...

Become A Cyberpunk Assassin In ‘Metrocide’

‘The Dark Below’ Continues To Exemplify Bungie’s Lack Of MMO Experience...

‘The Dark Below’ Continues To Exemplify Bungie’s Lack Of MMO Experience

Brace Yourself For Bungie Hate As ‘The Dark Below’ Introduces Some Painful Upgrades...

Brace Yourself For Bungie Hate As ‘The Dark Below’ Introduces Some Painful Upgrades

Explore An Enclosed Yet Unbound World In ‘InnerSpace’...

Explore An Enclosed Yet Unbound World In ‘InnerSpace’

‘WARMACHINE: Tactics’ Brings The Tabletop To Your Desktop (Or Laptop)...

‘WARMACHINE: Tactics’ Brings The Tabletop To Your Desktop (Or Laptop)

‘Clandestine’ Marries Hacking And Stealth...

‘Clandestine’ Marries Hacking And Stealth

The Next Great MMO Is Here: ‘Goat MMO Simulator’...

The Next Great MMO Is Here: ‘Goat MMO Simulator’

‘The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth’ Is Primed To Bring Out The Evil In You...

‘The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth’ Is Primed To Bring Out The Evil In You

Not A Fighting Game Expert? ‘Pocket Rumble’ Is For You!...

Not A Fighting Game Expert? ‘Pocket Rumble’ Is For You!

Blizzard’s First New IP In 17 Years: ‘Overwatch’...

Blizzard’s First New IP In 17 Years: ‘Overwatch’

‘Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops’ A Passable Dual-Stick Port...

‘Tiny Troopers: Joint Ops’ A Passable Dual-Stick Port

The Long-Awaited ‘Risk Of Rain’ Update Silently Released, Is Awesome...

The Long-Awaited ‘Risk Of Rain’ Update Silently Released, Is Awesome

‘Sneaky Sneaky’: The Mobile Stealth Game That Tried...

‘Sneaky Sneaky’: The Mobile Stealth Game That Tried

The Time Has Come To Free Hoxton In Payday 2...

The Time Has Come To Free Hoxton In Payday 2

Crimefest Is In Full Swing For Payday 2...

Mewtwo to rejoin ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Roster...

Mewtwo to rejoin ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Roster

Pope’s ‘Return Of The Obra Dinn’ Quietly Gets Early Playable Build...

Pope’s ‘Return Of The Obra Dinn’ Quietly Gets Early Playable Build

Five More Ways Games Are Better (But Worse) Than Real Life...

Five More Ways Games Are Better (But Worse) Than Real Life

22Oct Editorial

Clear Some Space, ‘Halo: Master Chief Collection’ Takes 65 GB...

Clear Some Space, ‘Halo: Master Chief Collection’ Takes 65 GB

The Psychology Of ‘Fun’ In Gaming...

The Psychology Of ‘Fun’ In Gaming

18Oct Editorial

The Conspiracies Are Real In ‘Majestic Nights’...

The Conspiracies Are Real In ‘Majestic Nights’

‘Dreadnought’ Gets New Commentary Video...

‘Dreadnought’ Gets New Commentary Video

‘The Flame In The Flood’ Meets Kickstarter Goal, Aims For PS4...

‘The Flame In The Flood’ Meets Kickstarter Goal, Aims For PS4

Destructive Creations Reveals Mass-Murderer Simulator ‘Hatred’...

Destructive Creations Reveals Mass-Murderer Simulator ‘Hatred’

‘Bayonetta 2’ And Its Hyper-Sexual Protagonist Are Nothing To Be Feared...

‘Bayonetta 2’ And Its Hyper-Sexual Protagonist Are Nothing To Be Feared

13Oct Editorial

Reasonable Review: ‘Styx: Master Of Shadows’...

Reasonable Review: ‘Styx: Master Of Shadows’

‘Kingdom Hearts III’ Switches From Luminous To Unreal 4...

‘Kingdom Hearts III’ Switches From Luminous To Unreal 4

‘This War Of Mine’ Hard To Play For The Right Reasons...

‘This War Of Mine’ Hard To Play For The Right Reasons

Brave The Canadian Wilderness In ‘The Long Dark’...

Brave The Canadian Wilderness In ‘The Long Dark’

After Seven Years, Blizzard Cancels ‘Titan’...

After Seven Years, Blizzard Cancels ‘Titan’

Meet DD, Big Boss’s Adorable But Awesome Phantom Pain Companion...

Five Ways Games Are Better (But Are Actually Worse) Than Real Life...

Five Ways Games Are Better (But Are Actually Worse) Than Real Life

22Sep Editorial

TGS Videos Are Beginning To Release, Here Are Some Highlights...

TGS Videos Are Beginning To Release, Here Are Some Highlights

Microsoft Buying Mojang For 2.5 Billion Dollars...

Microsoft Buying Mojang For 2.5 Billion Dollars

‘Destiny’: 90 Percent Style, 10 Percent Substance, All Missed Opportunity...

‘Destiny’: 90 Percent Style, 10 Percent Substance, All Missed Opportunity

‘Fatal Frame 5’ Gets New Trailer Displaying Gamepad Functions...

‘Fatal Frame 5’ Gets New Trailer Displaying Gamepad Functions

OVERKILL Announces ‘Payday 2’/’Hotline Miami’ Crossover...

OVERKILL Announces ‘Payday 2’/’Hotline Miami’ Crossover

Xbox One Sold Only 25,000 Units In Japan...

10Sep Editorial

‘Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth’ Release Date And Filters Announced...

‘Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth’ Release Date And Filters Announced

‘Shadow Of Mordor’ Delayed On Last-Gen, PC Release Boosted...

It’s DIY Spellcrafting in ‘Runers’...

‘Payday 2’ Gets ‘Battlefield’-esque Assault Pack...

‘Payday 2’ Gets ‘Battlefield’-esque Assault Pack

Cat Lady Simulator ‘Mew-Genics’ On Hold For New ‘Super Meat Boy: Forever’...

Cat Lady Simulator ‘Mew-Genics’ On Hold For New ‘Super Meat Boy: Forever’

Are Nintendo’s New 3DS Models A Last Resort?...

Are Nintendo’s New 3DS Models A Last Resort?

It’s Official: Amazon Is Buying Twitch For Almost A Billion Dollars...

It’s Official: Amazon Is Buying Twitch For Almost A Billion Dollars

Where Horror And Art Meet: ‘Darkwood’...

Where Horror And Art Meet: ‘Darkwood’

‘Interstellar Marines’ Might Be Getting Immersive Shooters Right...

‘Interstellar Marines’ Might Be Getting Immersive Shooters Right

‘XCOM’ Meets The Wild West In ‘Hard West’...

‘XCOM’ Meets The Wild West In ‘Hard West’

No Early Reviews Of ‘The Sims 4’ Allowed...

No Early Reviews Of ‘The Sims 4’ Allowed

‘No Man’s Sky’ Is Reaching Molyneux-esque Levels Of Hype...

‘No Man’s Sky’ Is Reaching Molyneux-esque Levels Of Hype

‘Assassin’s Creed: Unity’, Another AAA Monetized Game...

19Aug Editorial

‘Destiny’ Writer Heads To Telltale To Help Pen ‘Game Of Thrones’...

The World Is Cold And Unforgiving In ‘Road Not Taken’...

The World Is Cold And Unforgiving In ‘Road Not Taken’

This ‘Warlords Of Draenor’ Trailer Is Amazing, But People Still Play ‘World Of Warcraft’?...

This ‘Warlords Of Draenor’ Trailer Is Amazing, But People Still Play ‘World Of Warcraft’?

14Aug Editorial

OVERKILL And Robert Kirkman Announce New ‘Walking Dead’ Game, Heisters Upset...

OVERKILL And Robert Kirkman Announce New ‘Walking Dead’ Game, Heisters Upset

Your Groove, Get It On In ‘Crypt Of The Necrodancer’...

Your Groove, Get It On In ‘Crypt Of The Necrodancer’

The Classic Shmup Returns In ‘Gryphon Knight Epic’...

The Classic Shmup Returns In ‘Gryphon Knight Epic’

‘Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris’ Lets Your Couch Go Online...

‘Lara Croft And The Temple Of Osiris’ Lets Your Couch Go Online

‘Sunset Overdrive’ Marries Extreme Sports And Ridiculous Guns To Mediocre Effect...

‘Sunset Overdrive’ Marries Extreme Sports And Ridiculous Guns To Mediocre Effect

‘Escape Dead Island’ Is The Kinder, Gentler, Douchier ‘Dead Island’...

‘Escape Dead Island’ Is The Kinder, Gentler, Douchier ‘Dead Island’

Lords Of The Fallen Swears It Isn’t Dark Souls, And I Believe It...

Lords Of The Fallen Swears It Isn’t Dark Souls, And I Believe It

Hitman: Sniper Brings Calculated Violence To Mobile Devices...

Hitman: Sniper Brings Calculated Violence To Mobile Devices

The Witcher III Invaded Comic-Con With A Brand-New Demo...

Firefly Online Gets Gameplay At SDCC, But Can It Withstand The Fans?...

‘Fenix Rage’ Is Platforming At Its Most Refined...

#IDARB Brings Big League Tomfoolery To Your Living Rooms...

#IDARB Brings Big League Tomfoolery To Your Living Rooms

San Diego Comic-Con Approaches, Here’s What We’re Looking Forward To...

Meet The MMOFPS, Destiny. Enjoy....

Is The MMO Dying, Or Poised For A Grand Return?...

Is The MMO Dying, Or Poised For A Grand Return?

19Jul Editorial

Dead Island Epidemic Closed Beta Impressions...

Dead Island Epidemic Closed Beta Impressions

Are Crowdfunding And Early Access Really Worth It?...

Are Crowdfunding And Early Access Really Worth It?

16Jul Editorial

Warlocks Gets Greenlit...

Warlocks Gets Greenlit

UPDATED: Indie Flight Combat/Racer ‘Air Brawl’ Playtest 3 Starts Tomorrow...

UPDATED: Indie Flight Combat/Racer ‘Air Brawl’ Playtest 3 Starts Tomorrow

EA’s Origin Client Is Snooping On Your Files, Or So The Internet Claims...

‘The Red Solstice’ Preview: 8-Player Co-Op Madness...

‘The Red Solstice’ Preview: 8-Player Co-Op Madness

Let’s Talk About Experience Points...

Let’s Talk About Experience Points

10Jul Editorial

E3 Hands On: EVE Valkyrie...

E3 Hands On: EVE Valkyrie

Tales From The Borderlands Is Telltale’s Boldest Move Yet...

Tales From The Borderlands Is Telltale’s Boldest Move Yet

E3 Impressions: HUNT...

E3 Impressions: HUNT

E3 Hands On: Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call...

E3 Impressions: The Order 1886...

E3 Hands-On: Persona 4 Arena Ultimax...

E3 Hands-On: Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

Is the Kinect A Total Failure? Whose Failure?...

Is the Kinect A Total Failure? Whose Failure?

30Jun Editorial

E3 Impressions – Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number...

E3 Impressions – Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

E3 Impressions – Styx: Master of Shadows...

E3 Impressions – Styx: Master of Shadows

E3 Hands-On: Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-...

E3 Hands-On: Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-

On Getting Better At Games...

On Getting Better At Games

29Jun Editorial

Goat Simulator: The Latest And Greatest In Goat Simulation...

Goat Simulator: The Latest And Greatest In Goat Simulation

The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter Looks Intense...

The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter Looks Intense

Preview: Freaking Meatbags...

Preview: Freaking Meatbags

E3 Hands-On: The Evil Within...

Reasonable Review: Don’t Starve Reign Of Giants...

Reasonable Review: Don’t Starve Reign Of Giants

E3 Hands-On: The Binding Of Isaac Rebirth...

E3 Hands-On: The Binding Of Isaac Rebirth

E3 Impressions – Homefront 2: The Revolution...

E3 Impressions – Homefront 2: The Revolution

Reasonable Review: The Incredible Adventures Of Van Helsing II...

Reasonable Review: The Incredible Adventures Of Van Helsing II

E3 Hands-On Preview: Dreadnought...

E3 Hands-On Preview: Dreadnought

E3 Preview: Dead Island 2...

E3 Preview: Dead Island 2

E3 2014 Impressions: Borderlands The Pre-Sequel...

E3 2014 Impressions: Borderlands The Pre-Sequel

E3 Preview: Metal Gear Solid V...

E3 Preview: Metal Gear Solid V

Reasonable Review: Space Run...

Reasonable Review: Space Run

E3 2014 Hands On: Bayonetta 2...

E3 2014 Hands On: Bayonetta 2

E3 Hands On: Alien Isolation...

E3 Hands On: Alien Isolation

E3 2014: Grey Goo...

E3 2014: Grey Goo

Sony E3 2014 Press Conference Impressions...

Sony E3 2014 Press Conference Impressions

‘Scalebound’ Seeks To Take Platinum Game’s Action To The Next Gen...

‘Scalebound’ Seeks To Take Platinum Game’s Action To The Next Gen

The Evil Within Gets Gameplay, Is Obviously By Mikami...

The Evil Within Gets Gameplay, Is Obviously By Mikami

‘Rise Of The Tomb Raider’ Announced By Square Enix And Crystal Dynamics...

‘Rise Of The Tomb Raider’ Announced By Square Enix And Crystal Dynamics

Ubisoft At E3 2014: Press Conference Summary And Impressions...

Ubisoft At E3 2014: Press Conference Summary And Impressions

E3 2014 EA Press Conference Impressions And Discussion...

E3 2014 EA Press Conference Impressions And Discussion

E3: Microsoft Press Conference Impressions And Sum Up...

E3: Microsoft Press Conference Impressions And Sum Up

New Heist(s) Inbound For PayDay 2, Trailer Included...

New Heist(s) Inbound For PayDay 2, Trailer Included

GOG Announces GOG Galaxy: The Gamer-Friendly DRM-Free Platform...

GOG Announces GOG Galaxy: The Gamer-Friendly DRM-Free Platform

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets Release Date, Massive Collectors’ Edition...

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gets Release Date, Massive Collectors’ Edition

Crytek Announces HUNT: Horrors Of The Gilded Age...

Crytek Announces HUNT: Horrors Of The Gilded Age

Space Run Makes A Solar Smuggler Out Of You...

Space Run Makes A Solar Smuggler Out Of You

Project Stealth: Two On Two Asymmetric Sneakery...

Project Stealth: Two On Two Asymmetric Sneakery

Preview: VoidExpanse...

Preview: VoidExpanse

Publisher Take-Two All But Confirms New Red Dead And Bioshock Games...

Full Bore Review: You’ll Be The Smartest Pig In The Room...

Full Bore Review: You’ll Be The Smartest Pig In The Room

Enemy Front Story Trailer...

Enemy Front Story Trailer

29May Uncategorized

‘A Slower Speed Of Light’ Teaches The Everygamer About Relativism...

‘A Slower Speed Of Light’ Teaches The Everygamer About Relativism

New All-Stealth Heist Due For PayDay 2 Tomorrow...

New All-Stealth Heist Due For PayDay 2 Tomorrow

Grey Goo Seeks To Bring RTS Gaming Home...

Grey Goo Seeks To Bring RTS Gaming Home

Ray Reviews Age Of Wonders III...

Ray Reviews Age Of Wonders III

Uncharted 4 Apparently Darker, Totally Bananas...

Uncharted 4 Apparently Darker, Totally Bananas

Democracy 3: Extremism DLC Lets You Go A Little Mad...

Democracy 3: Extremism DLC Lets You Go A Little Mad

Borderlands 2 On The Vita: A Valiant Attempt...

Borderlands 2 On The Vita: A Valiant Attempt

Rumor: YouTube To Acquire Twitch For Over One Billion Dollars...

Rumor: YouTube To Acquire Twitch For Over One Billion Dollars

19May Editorial

SuperHot Gets Funded, New Trailer...

Bomshell Reveal Trailer...

Bomshell Reveal Trailer

Kaiju-A-Go-Go: Strategic Mad Science And World Domination...

Kaiju-A-Go-Go: Strategic Mad Science And World Domination

Nintendo To Include ‘More Inclusive’ Games In The Future...

Nintendo To Include ‘More Inclusive’ Games In The Future

Valiant Hearts: The Great War Hits Hard in June...

Valiant Hearts: The Great War Hits Hard in June

I am, Quite Literally In Awe Of Heart Forth, Alicia...

I am, Quite Literally In Awe Of Heart Forth, Alicia

Indie Co-Optional Echoes Of Eridu Deserves Some Love...

Indie Co-Optional Echoes Of Eridu Deserves Some Love

Your Robot Overlords Command You To Pay Attention To Freaking Meatbags...

Your Robot Overlords Command You To Pay Attention To Freaking Meatbags

Halo: Combat Evolved To Survive GameSpy Shutdown...

Halo: Combat Evolved To Survive GameSpy Shutdown

This Darkwood Trailer Is Super Creepy...

May’s PlayStation Plus Offerings Include Limbo, Stick It To The Man...

FTL Advanced Edition: Improvement On Greatness...

FTL Advanced Edition: Improvement On Greatness

Mercernary Kings: Oddly Beautiful Old-School Violence...

Mercernary Kings: Oddly Beautiful Old-School Violence

Luftrausers: Old School Cool Dogfighting...

Luftrausers: Old School Cool Dogfighting

Dark Souls II Review: Prepare To Die A Lot More...

Dark Souls II Review: Prepare To Die A Lot More

Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes – The Start Of Something Different?...

Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes – The Start Of Something Different?

You Should Play One Finger Death Punch...

You Should Play One Finger Death Punch

Epic Quest For Mighty Loot– Open Beta Review...

Epic Quest For Mighty Loot– Open Beta Review

Mobile Review: Out There...

Mobile Review: Out There

7 Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time...

7 Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – Be Dracula...

Gunslugs Review...

Gunslugs Review

Blackguards Review...

Blackguards Review

Dota 2 Documentary ‘Free To Play’ Debuts March 19th...

Dota 2 Documentary ‘Free To Play’ Debuts March 19th

Democracy 3 Review...

Democracy 3 Review

Risk of Rain Review...

Risk of Rain Review

Nidhogg Review...