I experienced Steph Thirion’s solo developed title, Faraway at GDC 2025 and found it to be a joyful audiovisual experience.
Author: Quentin H.
I have been a journalist for oprainfall since 2015, and I have loved every moment of it.
GDC 2025 IMPRESSIONS: Particle Hearts
I went hands-on at GDC 2025 with Particle Hearts on Steam Deck, and I discovered a world to explore filled with, well, particles!
GDC 2025 IMPRESSIONS: Consume Me
I go hands-on with Consume Me at GDC 2025, and I find a game whose gameplay mechanics really put me in a teenage girl’s proverbial shoes.
GDC 2025 INTERVIEW: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
I interviewed Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka about The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- at GDC 2025, releasing 4/24/25!
GDC 2025 IMPRESSIONS: System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
I went hands-on with System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster at GDC 2025, and found a lot to love in a game from the past in today’s world.
GDC 2025 IMPRESSIONS: The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
(STORY SPOILER FREE) I played through 29 days of The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- and I found a TRPG filled with fun combat and story.
GDC 2025 IMPRESSIONS: Steel Seed
I go hands-on with Steel Seed, a cyberpunk stealth/action title at GDC 2025, and I find a lot to love with a preference for sneaking around.
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (March 12 to 18)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I meet Pascal who gives…wisdom. I also see Celeste again and celebrate Pi Day in my own way!
GDC 2025 IMPRESSIONS: Memory Lost
I go hands-on with the twin-stick shooter Memory Lost at GDC 2025, and I find an interesting game with a body-swapping mechanic.
GDC 2025 IMPRESSIONS: TAMASHIKA
I went hands-on with TAMASHIKA at GDC 2025, and I found a lot to love in this indie corridor shooter that is absolutely drenched in colors.
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (March 5 to 11)
My play schedule in Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been all over the place, and I discover what it’s like to play early and late at night!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing New Horizons (February 26 – March 4)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I participate in Festivale, meet a new potential islanders, play in the rain, and more!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 19 – 25)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Spring comes to the island. On top of that: I introduce a real-life friend to my island.
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles Was A Lot of Fun With Some New Twists to In-Person Events
I attended Pokémon GO Tour: Unova – Los Angeles, and I found it to be a fun event with gorgeous decorations and lots of Pokémon to catch.
Cooking Eorzea Week 53: Popotoes Au Gratin (FFXIV)
In this week’s Cooking Eorzea, I make FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s Popotoes Au Gratin with goat’s milk, ground mustard, cream cheese, and more!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 12 – 18)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I pay off a house loan, start a NEW home loan and a new bridge, and more!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 5 – 11)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, K.K. Slider finally puts on a cool concert and, and I get a matching flamingo! (And other things)
Cooking Eorzea Week 52: Mushroom Sauté (FINAL FANTASY XIV)
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea, I make Mushroom Sauté from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online – a very mushroom heavy dish- and talk a bit about losing spontaneity in my life as I get older.
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (January 29-February 4)
This week in Animal Crossing, I become convinced that Gulliver is faking his ‘washing up on shore’ routine and Isabelle tells an ‘odd’ story.
Cooking Eorzea Week 51: Mashed Popotoes (FFXIV)
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea, I make Mashed Popotoes and I talk about falling back into a routine of making weekly recipes.