Courtney

Courtney Ehrenhofler

Former Staff Writer

About Courtney Ehrenhofler

Courtney Ehrenholfer is an aspiring novelist and screenwriter, and current journalist who greatly enjoys video games, especially those of the point and click and JRPG varieties. Having previously written at Adventure Gamers, she has a deep knowledge of the adventure genre, and strongly contends that Lucas Arts games were better than Sierra.
A fan of pirates, wholesome games and gothic horror, Courtney prefers games that generally don't push reflexes as a necessity for enjoyment. Additionally, she pushes for games to be more accepting of players not interested in romance and for more diversity in gaming as a whole. She's also a huge fan of kick-ass female protagonists like Lara Croft, Aqua and Estelle Bright.

Articles by Courtney Ehrenhofler


Total Articles: 411


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Best Bachelorettes in My Time at Sandrock

We count down and rank the best bachelorettes in My Time at Sandrock. Do you agree with our rankings? Let us know who's your favorite!

March 11, 2023 | 12:00 EST

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The Best Bachelors in My Time at Sandrock

We've got our list of the best bachelors in My Time at Sandrock. Where did your favorites rank on the list? From worst to best, we've got them all!

March 11, 2023 | 11:30 EST

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Every Professor Layton Game Ranked

Every Professor Layton game ranked, in anticipation of the upcoming release of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam!

March 7, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Like a Dragon: Ishin! Preview - Samurai and Shenanigans

We tried out Like a Dragon: Ishin! to see how this throwback to the Bakamatsu era holds up in the current day era of Yakuza games, with fights, shenanigans and the franchise's trademark strange humor.

January 27, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Sail Forth Review

We try our hand at sailing with Festive Vector's new exploration game Sail Forth, a single player sailing game that lets players choose their own initiatives and offers a plethora of activities.

December 22, 2022 | 12:00 EST

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Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator Review

We make some magic with Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator, the relaxing and enchanting game from niceplay games and tinyBuild.

December 13, 2022 | 12:01 EST

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Forspoken Devs: Ella Balinska 'Resonated With the Character'

We chatted with the developers behind Square Enix's Forspoken, talking about main character Frey, magic parkour, and the world of Athia.

December 12, 2022 | 09:05 EST

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Forspoken Preview - Dazzling With Parkour and Characters

We try an extended preview of Square-Enix's upcoming open-world game Forspoken, checking out magic parkour, tough-talking protagonist Frey and the world of Athia, earning bonus points for playing on Hard Mode.

December 12, 2022 | 09:00 EST

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Coral Island Swims Ashore

We check out the Early Access preview of Coral Island, a tropical-themed farming RPG, which borrows heavily from fan-favorite Stardew Valley but has the building blocks to set itself apart.

November 14, 2022 | 10:00 EST

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Escape Academy: Escape from Anti-Escape Island Review

We check back at Escape Academy to see how the end of semester Escape from Anti-Escape Island DLC fares for our protagonist.

November 11, 2022 | 01:00 EST

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Dragon Quest Treasures Plays Like a Gem

We checked out Dragon Quest Treasures at New York Comic Con, and so far this spin-off entry is full of easy to learn fun, with lots of promise for more plot, combat and abilities.

October 12, 2022 | 10:30 EDT

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Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion Feels Like Coming Home

At NYCC 2022 we try out the upcoming addition to Square Enix's Final Fantasy Lineup, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion. Spoiler alert - Zack's still got it.

October 10, 2022 | 10:00 EDT

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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Review

We dig into The Excavation of Hob's Barrow, the latest point and click adventure from Cloak and Dagger Games, to find mystery, horror and more.

September 28, 2022 | 12:05 EDT

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Return to Monkey Island Review

Return to Monkey Island returns to somewhere deep in the Caribbean for one final adventure with Guybrush, Elaine and LeChuck, and we take the plunge off the plank to see if this game can possibly live up to the 32 years of hype it has behind it. Spoiler alert - it does.

September 27, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Sunday Gold Review

We put Sunday Gold through its paces, but find an uneven and unbalanced system, despite an interesting concept and world.

September 16, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

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Whateverland Review

Whateverland's fun premise and protagonist duo are overshadowed by bugs, poorly designed puzzles and shallow characters in a move that makes us say "whatever."

September 14, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Sony Announces PlayStation VR 2 Release Window

Sony announces the release window for the upcoming PlayStation VR 2 aka PSVR 2.

August 22, 2022 | 10:07 EDT

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Disney Dreamlight Valley is Full of Predictable Delights

We take a spin in Disney Dreamlight Valley, the new life sim from the media giant.

August 18, 2022 | 02:00 EDT

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Embracer Group Acquires Hobbit, Lord of the Rings IPs and More

Embracer Group announces another round of acquisitions including the IP rights to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings franchises, Limited Run Games and others.

August 18, 2022 | 02:51 EDT

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Dead Island 2 Release Date Leaked On Amazon

The Dead Island 2 release date has leaked, showing us that this game is on its path to shambling over due to a new Amazon listing

August 17, 2022 | 11:22 EDT

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Camp Canyonwood Scares Players With Gameplay Issues

With a fun premise and a cute art style, Camp Canyonwood shows some promise but gets too bogged down by technical and gameplay issues to really spark interest in this early access title.

August 6, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Dinkum Early Access Digs Up Fun Down Under

We dive into Dinkum, the Australian themed mash-up of Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley. Is it a fair dinkum?

July 19, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

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Dinkum Residents Guide

In our Dinkum Residents guide, we share what Residents you can add to your town, and what each of them offers you once they've been unlocked.

July 15, 2022 | 01:30 EDT

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Dinkum Bugs Guide

In our Dinkum bugs guide, we'll explain bug catching strategies, our best tips and tricks, and where to find bugs in game.

July 15, 2022 | 01:28 EDT