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Nicholas Montegriffo

Writer, editor, journalist. Beats: tech, video games, tabletop games, virtual reality and all that nerdy goodness

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How To Get Friendly With the Leaders Of ‘Civilization 6’

Civilization 6‘s cast of leaders are a colorful bunch of historical figures that represent the face of their people, but there’s more to them than just their… Read more “How To Get Friendly With the Leaders Of ‘Civilization 6’”

September 29, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

How To Find & Tame Ganondorf’s Giant Horse In ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’

There’s a huge open world to explore in the exceptionally well received The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and most players will soon tire of slogging everywhere on foot.… Read more “How To Find & Tame Ganondorf’s Giant Horse In ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’”

September 29, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Social Justice Paladins and Epic-Level Trolls: How RPGs Became A Battleground In the Culture Wars

We live in interesting times for CRPGs and the people who love them. On the one hand, the teenage years of the new millennium have seen something… Read more “Social Justice Paladins and Epic-Level Trolls: How RPGs Became A Battleground In the Culture Wars”

September 26, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ Enemy Guide: How To Kill The Biggest Machines And Final Boss

Horizon Zero Dawn features a diverse eco-system of machines and just like the dinosaurs that inspired them, some can get really, really big. While many of the… Read more “‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ Enemy Guide: How To Kill The Biggest Machines And Final Boss”

September 26, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Guns And Gay Romances Hide In Mass Effect’s Closet Of Cut Content

A lot of ideas and creativity go into making video games, particularly long running, content-rich video games. But not everything that’s planned makes it into the final… Read more “Guns And Gay Romances Hide In Mass Effect’s Closet Of Cut Content”

September 26, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

‘Horizon Zero Dawn’: How To Get The Secret Shield Weaver Outfit – All Power Cell Locations

In Horizon Zero Dawn there’s a secret set of armor that will make Aloy practically invincible. A relic of an ancient civilization, the Shield Weaver Outfit will… Read more “‘Horizon Zero Dawn’: How To Get The Secret Shield Weaver Outfit – All Power Cell Locations”

September 26, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

‘For Honor’ Pits Knights VS Samurai VS Vikings, But Whose Side Is History On?

For Honor, Ubisoft’s upcoming hack and slash fest, purports to answer a history nerd’s classic playground argument ”who would win in a fight? A knight, or a… Read more “‘For Honor’ Pits Knights VS Samurai VS Vikings, But Whose Side Is History On?”

September 26, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

First, Do No Harm: Top 10 Video Game Pacifist Runs to Test Your Mercy

Within the video game community, there are all sorts of rules and limitations self-imposed by players who feel that the base game doesn’t offer enough challenge, even… Read more “First, Do No Harm: Top 10 Video Game Pacifist Runs to Test Your Mercy”

September 26, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

‘Final Fantasy XV’: Guide To All Royal Arms Locations & Their Stat Bonuses

Royal Arms (also called Armiger Weapons or Phantom Weapons) are special weapons in Final Fantasy XV that can be found in the tombs of ancient kings. To… Read more “‘Final Fantasy XV’: Guide To All Royal Arms Locations & Their Stat Bonuses”

September 26, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Do Ya Feel Lucky? 5 Weird Ways Video Games Attempted To Mechanize ‘Luck’

Luck is really important in video games, yet very difficult to define. We might say we’re lucky when we make a difficult jump or beat a tough… Read more “Do Ya Feel Lucky? 5 Weird Ways Video Games Attempted To Mechanize ‘Luck’”

September 18, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

‘Dawn of War 3’ Elite Unit Breakdown – Orks

Dawn of War 3, the latest in Relic Entertainment’s rendition of Games Workshop’s gothic military sci-fi setting, introduces some interesting new mechanics for RTS fans to get… Read more “‘Dawn of War 3’ Elite Unit Breakdown – Orks”

September 18, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Cute Or Creepy? Now You Can Order A Perfect Robot Homemaker

We all love to spend time with our favorite video game characters, but what if, thanks to the miracle of modern technology, you could have them live… Read more “Cute Or Creepy? Now You Can Order A Perfect Robot Homemaker”

September 18, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

‘Corbyn Run’, The Video Game That’s Racing To Swing The UK Election

Britain is once again caught in the grip of political turmoil as it gears up for a snap General Election this week. In the run-up to this… Read more “‘Corbyn Run’, The Video Game That’s Racing To Swing The UK Election”

September 18, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Completion Anxiety, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love The Game

There are games, and then there are games within those games. That is, the game tracked by your Steam library’s goading collection of greyed-out achievements. The meta… Read more “Completion Anxiety, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love The Game”

September 18, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Civil War, Brexit and Dragons: Skyrim’s Prophetic Politics Make For A Painful Playthrough In 2016

I’m back in Skyrim. This time, I’m a proud Nord who, due to a misunderstanding with the Imperial border patrol, winds up in a cart with notorious… Read more “Civil War, Brexit and Dragons: Skyrim’s Prophetic Politics Make For A Painful Playthrough In 2016”

September 18, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

‘Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night’ And Its Enduring Legacy 20 Years On

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night just turned twenty years old! Originally released on March 20, 1997 for the PlayStation, Symphony of the Night was a landmark in… Read more “‘Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night’ And Its Enduring Legacy 20 Years On”

September 18, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Cartridge Tilting Explained: The Riskiest Way To Glitch Out Your Games

There’s something so sweet about video game glitches. The transgressive thrill of breaking the rules, that tantalizing glimpse beyond the veil of what we were meant to… Read more “Cartridge Tilting Explained: The Riskiest Way To Glitch Out Your Games”

September 17, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

Beyond Bonestorm: 12 Perfectly Cromulent Simpsons Video Game Parodies

The Simpsons has been satirizing all aspects of American life for over two decades, so it’s no surprise that they’ve taken a few digs at video games… Read more “Beyond Bonestorm: 12 Perfectly Cromulent Simpsons Video Game Parodies”

September 17, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

9 Generation-Defining PC Games That You Can (And Should) Play For Free In Your Browser

Back in the late 90s my tweenage self threw away his future playing MS-DOS games on the PC, losing hours in the classic titles that made me… Read more “9 Generation-Defining PC Games That You Can (And Should) Play For Free In Your Browser”

September 17, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

7 Best Games Like ‘Diablo’ To Scratch That Hack And Slash Itch

Diablo is one of the best hack and slash action RPG franchises out there. But it’s been a while since Diablo 3 released, and maybe you’ve played… Read more “7 Best Games Like ‘Diablo’ To Scratch That Hack And Slash Itch”

September 17, 2019October 6, 2019 by Nicholas Montegriffo

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