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Ron Welch

About Ron Welch

I love dissecting game design, seeing what works and what could be improved. While RPGs, shooters, and strategy games are my favorites, I'll tackle just about anything. I also do voice overs, make an award winning wing sauce, and (formerly) write about post-apocalyptic goodness.

Articles by Ron Welch


Total Articles: 42


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Beholder 2 Review

Whether you're a fan of adventure games, the dystopian genre, or you're looking to spice up your evening with simulated paperwork, Beholder 2 is sure to please. The plot may be predictable, but that's easy to overlook in the face of superb character writing.

February 12, 2019 | 12:00 EST

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10 Years of Left 4 Dead: Hunters and Boomers and Smokers, Oh My!

The mid-2000s had a lot of great zombie games, but none pushed the envelope like Left 4 Dead. Let's take a look at what sets this game apart from the rest.

November 17, 2018 | 02:00 EST

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Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland | Gaming Obscura

Our latest feature in Gaming Obscura is focused on Goosebumps: Escape From Horrorland.

October 15, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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10 Years of Saints Row 2 - Anti-Charles Bronson

Saints Row 2 tells a B action story set in a unique city full of color and life. Just as other open-world crime games were turning gritty and realistic.

October 14, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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10 Years of Spore - A Reputation Well-Deserved?

Every misstep is a success, a burst of inspiration telling what can be improved. Let’s dive into the primordial ooze to see if Spore deserved its reception.

September 6, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Saints Row IV Five Years Later - Hail to the Chief

August 20, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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Thief of Thieves Review

Instead of pulling off a perfect heist, Thief of Thieves: Season One was tackled at the door by a 6ft tall cockroach wearing a security guard uniform. It may look nice, but no single element of gameplay works properly.

August 18, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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Five Years of Papers, Please - Glory to Arstotzka

August 8, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Beholder 2 Will Make You Empathize with NPCs

August 1, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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Review

Pool Panic Review

While nice to look at, Pool Panic would prefer you don't touch its elaborate set pieces. It has lots of potential but suffers from the shallow puzzles that make up its core gameplay.

July 27, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis Review

An extremely relaxing, though very basic theme park simulator. Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis is best when focusing on its animals. Management feels like a side project.

July 23, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Gaming Obscura: Trespasser

July 12, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Jazzpunk And How It Pushed Comedy Forward For Adventure Games | Bullet Points

Jazzpunk pushes comedy forward for adventure games, which is not an easy thing to do.

July 2, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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The 6 Best Presidents in Gaming

June 17, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Gaming Obscura: Koala Lumpur: Journey to the Edge

May 22, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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5 Years Later, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger Is Still Kicking!

Five years ago, we were given the gift of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger. Let's take a look at how the game has aged over this time.

May 21, 2018 | 02:00 EDT