Archive - The Player is the Thing

Gladiator 2 Review

Another year, another Ridley Scott historical epic to review.

Nov 22, 2024 •

Joseph T.L. Clark

June 2024

Disco Elysium Retrospective

Half a decade later, there's still nothing else like it.

Jun 12, 2024 •

Joseph T.L. Clark

May 2024

Hades II's Story is Very Disappointing

At least so far.

May 20, 2024 •

Joseph T.L. Clark

April 2024

Fallout on Prime is an Actual Video Game Adaptation

There's plenty to dislike. But this is what it should look like when a game becomes a TV show.

Apr 11, 2024 •

Joseph T.L. Clark

February 2024

Halo Season 2 is Halo Season 1

Don't be there when it blows.

Feb 9, 2024 •

Joseph T.L. Clark

January 2024

December 2023

November 2023

October 2023

Spider-Man 2 Review

Spider-Man 2 demonstrates that, as games get more expensive, they also get worse.

Oct 23, 2023 •

Joseph T.L. Clark

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