At the humble age of 3, TJ ran away from his parents during a vacation in Colorado. They found him in an arcade, standing on a chair, playing Neo Geo's World Heroes. Years later, TJ has a passion for video games across most all genres and is particularly interested in the cultural shifts and trends of video game development. When he's not playing around on PCs and consoles, he's writing creatively and working on short stories and ideas for novels or checking out bad movies with a few friends over a few drinks and some laughs, whichever comes first.
T.J. Denzer
10 Most Anticipated Multiplayer Games of 2017
These are the can’t-miss co-op and multiplayer titles expected this year: the top 10 most anticipated multiplayer games of 2017.
10 Greatest Gifts For Your PlayStation 4 Pals
We’ve brought together the most stellar of PlayStation 4 offerings in one place to arrange a gift guide that will leave any PS4 player joyous and merry this season.
The Resounding Impact of Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Melee transcended its own generation to become a game the world would play years later, and it came to North American shelves today in 2001.
Halo 2 Helped Lay the Foundation For Modern Online Gaming
It was on this day in 2004 that Bungie attempted to capture lightning in a bottle a second time with the release of Halo 2.
Grand Theft Auto III’s Effect on Open-World Gaming
It was on this day in 2001 that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive released Grand Theft Auto III. More than just a good game, it effectively set the stage for all 3D open-world games going forward.
Maniac Mansion: the First Original Lucasfilm Games Adventure
It was the first time Lucasfilm Games had ever designed and published their own game --- a quirky, horror-themed point-and-click adventure known as Maniac Mansion.
The First Myst: A Storybook Come to Life
It was today in 1993 that the world took the first adventure to the mysterious titular island.
No Man’s Sky Review (PlayStation 4)
In many ways everything that led up to No Man’s Sky felt like some sort of conscription ad campaign. “See the universe! Explore the unknown!” It’s all very enticing and delivers on a lot of amazing feelings, but like most things of this nature, it’s not always all it’s cracked up to be.
How Metroid Subverted Hero Roles and Established Open-World Platforming
It was today in 1986 that players were given their first ride in the Power Suit and journeyed into the depths of Zebes, all unknowing behind the visor of one of the strongest women in video games.
Dark Souls III Review (PlayStation 4)
It seems like only yesterday that Bloodborne came out. Indeed, it’s actually only been a little bit over a year since its initial launch and its last DLC came in late November 2015. Nonetheless, here we are at Dark Souls III, and despite that alarmingly short timeframe, this game doesn’t feel rushed in the least. In fact, it feels like a culmination of all of From Software’s experience brought in at the highest level. However, where Dark Souls II felt like a continuation and natural evolution of the original Dark Souls, Dark Souls III feels more like an extension of Dark Souls II mixed with a few fresh lessons learned from Bloodborne to create a richer and more powerful overall experience.