This is (hopefully) not goodbye 2
Tech Deck contributor Isaac Handelman looks back on his time writing for the blog.
The Tech Deck Isaac Handelman
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
A look back at Rockstar's 'Max Payne' three-quel
The Tech Deck shells out its take on the acclaimed shooter from 2012.
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
Which portable gaming device is right for you? 3
Let us here at the Tech Deck make your decision easier by narrowing the playing field to only the best machines in the portable gaming realm.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015
Memorable video game open-worlds 7
These nine stunning, open in-game locales are guaranteed to sweep you away for hours.
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015
Six games with the potential to define the new console generation
Will these titles emerge as the killer apps of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One?
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015
Ranking the entries of your favorite video game series 1
Come share your heated opinions on these series hierarchies. We've ranked each individual Assassin's Creed, Halo, and more.
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015
'Brothers' is beautiful in its simplicity
Find out why Starbreeze Studios' indie adventure is worth checking out in this review.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015
Unleash hell in 'The Darkness II'
This gory shooter sequel isn't for the faint-of-heart -- or the queasy.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015
Secret Values: Why 'Pokemon' isn't just for kids 2
Pikachu's adorable appearance might make kiddos flock to 'Pokemon,' but the series contains some lesser-known underlying complexity to hook older gamers.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2015
'Smash Bros.' mod 'Project M' is fast, furious, and ferociously fun
How a 'Brawl' veteran was converted to the fan-made modification -- and why you should consider making the jump, too.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2015
A 'Mass Effect' trilogy retrospective 11
Looking back on BioWare's critically lauded science-fiction series through the lens of a gamer who played through all three games in quick succession.
THURSDAY, FEB. 12, 2015
Sites to satiate your need for gaming news
What are the premier internet destinations for industry updates?
'Alpha Sapphire' brings familiar fun and returning issues to 'Pokemon' fans
Game Freak's Third Generation remakes are enjoyable but far from revolutionary.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2015
Continued adventures and new learning in 'Guild Wars 2'
A newbie's eventful journey to level twenty left plenty of new impressions and revealed a slew of content.
My favorite video games of 2014
Now that the new year is well underway, I'm ready to recount the 2014 games that I hold in the highest esteem. By titling this post as my favorite games of 2014 rather than the best games of 2014, I...
SATURDAY, JAN. 24, 2015
FRIDAY, JAN. 23, 2015
FRIDAY, JAN. 16, 2015
Learning to love 'Guild Wars 2' as an MMO newcomer
Or how I learned to stop worrying and love the hotbar
THURSDAY, JAN. 8, 2015
'Unity' in the face of adversity
A review of Ubisoft's latest big, bold, beautiful, broken 'Assassin's Creed.'
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10, 2014
Last-minute holiday buying guide for parents of gamers
To parents of young gamers, the holiday shopping season can seem a minefield. Which games will work with your kid's console? Which titles are appropriate for young eyes? Well, parents, worry not; this last-minute gift guide will help you navigate the ESRB ratings and the...
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 2014
Local indie dev preps a pair of wildly different titles
Spokane isn't exactly known as a hotspot for indie game development, but pockets of Washingtonian creativity do exist east of the Cascades. Take, for instance, the Spokesman's own Andrew Smith, who recently introduced himself as a new contributor to the Tech Deck blog. An avid...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26, 2014
The Ten Best Licensed Games of the Eighth Console Generation
Licensed video games have garnered a universally low quality standard; their rushed development cycles to meet narrow release windows result, more often than not, in products that are middling at best. An argument could be made that this trend changed at some point during the…
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19, 2014
What needs to change with 'Assassin's Creed'?
I'm a huge fan of the Assassin's Creed series. Ever since being roped in by the beautiful Assassin's Creed II (which remains one of my favorite games of all time), I've gone on to play each subsequent major entry in the franchise. Out of love…
FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 2014
Narrative gets left behind in 'The Last of Us' DLC
This narrative add-on fails to live up to the masterful base game.