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Nate Hermanson

Jun 12, 20213 min read

E3 2021: VGG Coverage Index

E3 is a hectic time. We're here to make it easier. This article collects ALL of our E3 content. Bookmark it to keep up with new content!

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E3 2021: Tribeca Games Showcase keeps indie excellence trending at E3

Nate Hermanson

Jun 12, 20215 min read

E3 2021: Tribeca Games Showcase keeps indie excellence trending at E3

Read about the eight strong contenders for the inaugural Tribeca Games Award, to be judged on their artistry, storytelling and immersion.

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E3 2021: Day of the Devs 2021 blew us out of our seats, all premieres inside!

Nate Hermanson

Jun 11, 20217 min read

E3 2021: Day of the Devs 2021 blew us out of our seats, all premieres inside!

Double Fine's Day of the Devs digital event was an unexpected dopamine rush from beginning to end.

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E3 2021: Everything showcased at Summer Game Fest Kick Off Live!

Nate Hermanson

Jun 11, 202112 min read

E3 2021: Everything showcased at Summer Game Fest Kick Off Live!

E3 week means gaming announcements, and VGG is here to make sure you can catch all of the biggest Summer Game Fest news at a glance.

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E3 2021: Expectations for a COVID-era E3

Nate Hermanson

Jun 10, 20214 min read

E3 2021: Expectations for a COVID-era E3

What will a COVID-era E3 look like? Here are our predictions and expectations, plus the plans so far that make us go "WTF?"

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REVIEW: El Hijo - Surprisingly simple stealth sweeps us off our feet

Nate Hermanson

Jun 9, 20215 min read

REVIEW: El Hijo - Surprisingly simple stealth sweeps us off our feet

El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is a simple, vibrant and nonviolent option for stealth game enthusiasts.

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Before Your Eyes: Masterclass in Immersion

Nate Hermanson

Jun 6, 20214 min read

Before Your Eyes: Masterclass in Immersion

In Before Your Eyes, your blinks have the power to progress or pause the story, creating a bodily experience you won't soon forget.

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The Unexpected Warmth of Immortals Fenyx Rising

Nate Hermanson

Jun 4, 20215 min read

The Unexpected Warmth of Immortals Fenyx Rising

Immortals Fenyx Rising peels back the cruel façade of Greek mythology and paints an inviting portrait of self-worth underneath.

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Nate Hermanson

Apr 4, 20211 min read

oh hi.

It's been a while. Life has been just as jarring and unexpected as ever, but I swear I've been thinking of vgg the whole time I've been away

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Nate Hermanson

Feb 14, 20211 min read

video games are good is streaming!

As we get back to speed on the blog, we're launching another wing of vgg with video games are good streams! Our consistent streaming...

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NEWS: Steam Game Festival returns with 500+ demos of upcoming games!

Nate Hermanson

Feb 3, 20213 min read

NEWS: Steam Game Festival returns with 500+ demos of upcoming games!

Over the last year or so, Steam and Geoff Keighley found a way to bring back a relic of gaming past. The demo disc.

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Nate Hermanson

Jan 15, 20211 min read

An Update: 1/15/21

Oh uh hi... It's... been a while. Let me explain. Since the beginning of December, my family and I have been dealing with some...

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CD Projekt Red punks up, Vin Diesel loves creative, gaymers make history: 12/14 - 12/20 News Roundup

Nate Hermanson

Dec 20, 20206 min read

CD Projekt Red punks up, Vin Diesel loves creative, gaymers make history: 12/14 - 12/20 News Roundup

This week, Cyberpunk finds a way to keep itself on everyone's minds, Nintendo has indies and Sephiroth goodies, and Vin Diesel is here.

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The Game Awards, Cyberpunk, and Sephiroth OH MY: 12/6-12/13 News Roundup

Nate Hermanson

Dec 13, 20204 min read

The Game Awards, Cyberpunk, and Sephiroth OH MY: 12/6-12/13 News Roundup

This week, Cyberpunk actually seems like it's on the way, Twitch keeps doing the worst things, and next-gen still got people scrambling.

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FEATURE: All 50+ of The Game Awards 2020 reveals and highlights ranked.

Nate Hermanson

Dec 11, 202017 min read

FEATURE: All 50+ of The Game Awards 2020 reveals and highlights ranked.

Geoff Keighley's grand celebration of all things games, The Game Awards, are increasingly becoming the gaming event to watch each and...

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A Daily Diary in Night City Day 1: Cyberpunk 2077 Daily Impressions

Nate Hermanson

Dec 11, 20209 min read

A Daily Diary in Night City Day 1: Cyberpunk 2077 Daily Impressions

Nate decided to chronicle his narrative journey through Night City, detailing his play experience and impressions every day that he plays.

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FEATURE: The future is... convenient. Next-gen's biggest claim to fame.

Nate Hermanson

Nov 22, 20203 min read

FEATURE: The future is... convenient. Next-gen's biggest claim to fame.

We're officially in next-gen. PS5 and Xbox Series X is current and the PS4 and Xbox One are thrown out the door, buried in a shoebox, and...

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Nate Hermanson

Nov 22, 20201 min read

Welcome to "video games are good!"

Hi! Welcome to "video games are good," a blog meant to evoke the best vibes and where the writers practice a little bit of reckless optimism

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REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Joyful Raiding and Charming Diversions

Nate Hermanson

Nov 22, 202011 min read

REVIEW: Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Joyful Raiding and Charming Diversions

video games are good and so far Valhalla is... GREAT (8/10). Valhalla stands tall as my favorite in the franchise in a while.

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REVIEW: Astro's Playroom - Generation Aspiration

Nate Hermanson

Nov 22, 20206 min read

REVIEW: Astro's Playroom - Generation Aspiration

Astro's Playroom has everything going for it. And yet somehow, this little gem exceeded all expectations.

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