Mike is a geek-of-all-trades in the Royal Canadian Air Force with particular interests in science, programming, and video gaming, and is now a VR proselytizer. Follow him for game reviews, dev interviews, PAX coverage, and everything VR. His son and daughter share a number of his passions, and his wife lovingly encourages them all.
Learn how to make and control your own ‘Stranger Things’ Ouija wall with LED Christmas lights, some circuitry, and a Raspberry Pi microcontroller. Read More
A hand-drawn game about hunting your own food for an ‘Iron Chef’-style competition? Stewpendous! Read More
Lights! Camera! Zombies!? Keep the film rolling while your actors do their best to fend off the undead in this cooperative dice game. Read More
Play as a ship’s artificial intelligence, helping a crew of frail meatbags to reach a new life in ‘Destination Ares.’ Read More
Hilarious throughout, ‘West of Loathing’ is so much more than just a collection of evil clowns, demonic cows, and truly foul spittoons. Read More
Music from ‘Dora the Explorer’ is a surprising match for the grit of ‘Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds’. Come join the dance party! Read More
Work together to put the dead back in the ground in this cooperative game with tower-defense elements from Greenbrier Games. Read More
What I learned during a launch-day impromptu stream with Owlchemy Labs developers talking design, challenges and secrets in ‘Rick and Morty VR.’ Read More
Become part of an airship crew, take on waves of enemies as a team, and influence faction warfare in ‘Guns of Icarus Alliance’. Read More
A mashup of multiple genres, “Dungeon of the Endless” is more than the sum of its parts and a must-play for strategy and Rogue-like fans. Read More
Do you remember Darth Vader saying ‘I want that ship’ as the Millennium Falcon escaped Hoth? Or Luke yelling ‘No. That’s not true! I’ll never join you!’ during his confrontation with his father on Cloud City? If you’ve been wondering why your memories don’t line up with the movies as you see them today, you’re not alone. Read More
An ant-farm colony simulation set inside an asteroid by the makers of ‘Don’t Starve’? Sign me up! Read More
Klei makes video game magic and you can pick it all up at huge discounts during their Steam sale! Read More
With rich atmoshpere, an engaging story, and a tight gameplay loop, ‘The Final Station’ should appeal to anyone who enjoys a tale of the end of days. Read More
You can grind for gold to earn most everything, but if you’re willing to drop a bit of money, read on to find out how I bought all the in-game content (and more!) for minimum cost. Read More
Streaming and watching games in native virtual reality will soon be a possibility thanks to VREAL. Read More
Phaser Lock gives away some exceptional Halloween DLC and makes the game more inviting to newcomers. Check out what’s included in their “cargo drop.” Read More
At PAX West 2016 I met with Cy Wise from Owlchemy Labs. We discussed the game’s genesis, Roiland’s involvement, and how RaMS:VR will differ from ‘Job Simulator’. My hands-on experience has merely whetted my appetite for the full game! Read More
Gamers put their love of ‘Overwatch’ on display at PAX West 2016. I tried to catch them all. Read More
It’s an RPG, that’s also a rhythm game, and includes strategic and tactical decision-making. My hands-on with ‘The Metronomicon’, with its exceptional art and music, was an experience that raised the roof! Read More
The crowd may have been virtual, but ‘Rock Band VR’ made me feel like a legend of rock! Read More
If you’ve been dreaming about making a game, as a hobby or new career, the ‘GameMaker’ Humble Bundle is packed full of development riches at a near-unbelievable price. Read More
PAX West 2016 (formerly PAX Prime) is coming up fast. Scheduled for Labor Day weekend September 2-5 it promises to be another exciting weekend of geek-related fun. Check out what we’re excited for! Read More
While we questioned TABS’ accuracy, my daughter and I agreed that there’s a lot of silly, tactical fun to be had in ‘Totally Accurate Battle Simulator’. Read More
‘Everest VR’ has top-notch visuals, but the interactions are as thin as the air near the summit. Read More
Space has never looked this beautiful or been so fun to explore. Get in on the Beta while you still can! Read More
Fly around a Constitution-class starship and dock in its shuttlebay in this free HTC Vive simulation. Read More
‘FATED’ is rich with presence and narrative, making you the center of the story. Read More
From the moment the opening viewscreen chimes sounded, I knew I was about to see something special. ‘Star Trek’ fans: don’t miss this video! Read More
Cyberpong VR is loads of fun and a perfect demo for the Vive; swing away with this modernized ‘Breakout’ in virtual reality. Read More
