This week's Blog Herding contains excellent posts on two open-world juggernauts: Horizon Zero Dawn and Breath of the Wild. And that's just the beginning!
Community Blogs For March 16 – March 22:
The
Essentials Challenge – Month One Update!
Father Titan's blogging quest gives the blogging community a recap of his
latest venture: Having the community write about some of the best video games. There's
plenty more to come, so keep an eye on the blogosphere.
The
Ideal Sci-Fi RPG
It's not easy making (another) hit Sci-Fi RPG, as BioWare has recently found
out. But StarterPack is here to wade through the things needed to make
something memorable. What do you think?
The
Lonely World of Breath of the Wild
MightyMagikarp writes about the beauty in Breath of the Wild, especially when
Link is alone in the vast world. I've only started to ride a horse in the game,
but more often than not it is Link, nature, and the occasional baddie or
townsman. It feels lonely, but kind of nice.
Horizon
and the History of Human Nature
Refle writes about how humanity is once again tied to its own downfall in Horizon. Zelda has occupied all of my recent adventuring time, but for those playing Horizon, you may
enjoy giving this thought-provoking piece a read.
How
Can Sony Improve PlayStation Now?
Sony's game streaming service seems like such a great idea, but Whirz is here
to write about improvements it needs. From the cost to the technology and the game
library itself, there needs to be some changes to get more people on board. I like the
concept a lot, but have never tried it.
Breath
of Wild: Link's WILD adventure
Proprietary-Windmill has yet to complete Link's latest adventure, but he has
plenty to say on the hills he's climbed, rivers he's crossed, and goons he's
smacked. "This game just feels fun to play," our blogger writes. And it is.
Community Reviews:
Poi
– Platforming Along Nostalgia
Vichilino instantly compares Poi to Super Mario 64, which is a big shoe to
fill. From what I can tell, the game isn't afraid to mold itself in the shape
of platforms from yesteryear, for better or worse. But then again, why not
revisit Mario 64?
Writing Challenge Responses:
Community
Writing Challenge: Useful Gaming Treatments
GerardoExber has a survival guide for those gaming with a virus. It means
waking up early, having a hot shower, milk coffee, and bread. That may sound
weird to some, but I am willing to give it a try. Though I am unsure if I can
wake up that early.
Writing Challenge:
None this week!
I hope you enjoy the blogs! Please contact me via my Game Informer page or on Twitter at @LouisGarcia12 with any blog news or playdate suggestions.