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Matthew Waeckel

Just some guy who works in the financial services/hedge fund industry who would rather be talking & writing about video games.

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What I’ve Been Playing: January 2019 Wrap-up Edition

What I’ve Been Playing – January 2019 Edition – Impressions on the games I’ve beaten in January and a list of what I’ve been playing since the new year!

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on February 7, 2019

Gaming, Playstation, PS4, Nintendo, Switch, Xbox 5

My Top 10 Games of 2018

My Top 10 Games of 2018. Two robots, an L-block, a boy who can transform into monsters and a dismembered head rolls into a bar…

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on January 1, 2019

Gaming, Playstation, PS4, Nintendo, Switch, Xbox 1

Gaming in 2018 / In-Review \ HD Remakes, 4K Remasters, Honorable Mentions and Expansion Packs, oh my!

My thoughts on the HD remakes, re-masters and expansions of 2018. Honorable Mentions included!

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on December 30, 2018

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My Top 10 Most Wanted Games In 2019

Games in 2019 plus additional thoughts on unlocalized games and indie gaming going forward.

Ace Combat 7, Devil May Cry 5, The Good Life, and Destiny Connect, oh my!

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on December 16, 2018

Backlogs 1

Gaming in 2018 / PS4 In-Review \ Coulda Woulda Shoulda

My thoughts on Sony and where PlayStation 4 stands in 2018.

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on December 13, 2018

Backlogs 0

Gaming in 2018 / Xbox One In-Review \ “We Could Do Better.”

My thoughts on Microsoft and the state of the Xbox One X for 2018.

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on December 11, 2018

Backlogs 2

What I’ve Been Playing: Q3 2018 Wrap-up Edition (plus horror-themed games for October!)

My thoughts/impressions on the games I played during the months of July through September (Q3). Bonus horror-themed games for the month of October as well!

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on October 29, 2018

Backlogs 2

DQ Diaries Vol. 1: My Quest to Become the Dragon Warrior

The first volume to a new series based on my experience with the Dragon Quest franchise.

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on September 30, 2018

Indies 2

Indie Spotlight Vol. 1: Bomb Chicken

Thoughts/impressions on Nitrome’s new 2D puzzle-platformer for the Nintendo Switch.

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on August 22, 2018

Gaming, Playstation, PS4, Nintendo, Switch, Xbox 2

What I’ve Been Playing: Q2 2018 Wrap-up Edition

(Q2) Quagmire The first quarter of the year is always a struggle for me due to my job. My busy season at work typically runs from January through March (sometimes […]

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on August 14, 2018

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What I’ve Been Playing: Q1 2018 Wrap-up Edition

I’m nearly two months late to posting my Q1 gaming thoughts for 2018, but here it is! At around 5000 words written, hopefully someone will find this enjoyable to read!

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on May 29, 2018

Gaming 1

Nintendo Switch: Year 1 In-Review

Switching Lanes When speaking in terms of hardware, Nintendo has had its ups & downs over the years. The Nintendo 64 and Gamecube both struggled with 3rd-party support, yet they’re […]

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on April 8, 2018

Gaming 0

My Top 10 Games of the Year for 2017 – Part II of II

I’m late to posting this, but here’s Part II of my GOTY list for 2017.

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on March 3, 2018

Gaming, Playstation, PS4, Nintendo, Switch, Xbox 1

My Top 10 Games of the Year for 2017 – Part I of II

A Year for the Books 2017 has been an incredible year for gaming. Some have argued that it’s been one of the best years for video games and for good […]

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on January 1, 2018

Gaming, Playstation, PS4, Nintendo, Switch, Xbox 0

Donkey Kong Country – Not Exactly How I Remembered You

A Retrospective on Donkey Kong Country for the SNES.

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on December 19, 2017

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The Success of One Knight with a Shovel & the Dying Wish of a Purple-haired Genie…

My take on the state of Wayforward and Shantae and how Yacht Club Games and Shovel Knight have them beat.

By Matthew Waeckel Posted on October 19, 2017

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