About this blog

Being born in the '90s came with countless perks: it allowed me to experience several things during their golden age. Among them, undeniably, the internet.

And with the internet, inevitably, came the world of video games.

I had the opportunity, along with countless other people (and just take my word for it when I say A LOT), to learn how the world works thanks to World of Warcraft, not to mention picking up an early and excellent grasp of the English language.

Sure, it's an anachronistic reflection—though equally valid for anyone born in a different generation—where nostalgia plays a massive role. It's undeniable that some experiences, like the aforementioned MMORPG, are unrepeatable in terms of impact and cultural revolution. However, we also have to acknowledge that today's gaming landscape has reached technological peaks that could only be theorized back then, as is only natural.

On Criticism

Like any other field I'm passionate about, over the years I've consumed oceans of reviews, hands-on previews, and general critique.

I think the role of a critic is one of the most underrated. Today, due to increasingly polarizing dynamics, people tend to cheer for a specific "team" or reviewer rather than looking for opinions that align with their own tastes. For me, following a specific critic or editorial line makes sense for only one reason: making sure the tastes of the person I'm listening to consistently overlap with mine. Only then does my need to "know more" find a valid answer in an industry insider's opinion.

My Point of View

What I want to do on this blog doesn't come remotely close to the dynamics I just described.

Even though my nostalgic intro might make me sound like a veteran, the truth is quite different. I've missed out on several major milestones and I have a strong aversion to certain modern gaming tropes. So, rather than slapping the "hardcore gamer" or seasoned expert label on me, the description that fits me best falls under that modern, overused expression: "this guy doesn't know shit about video games."

Also, because of these increasingly divisive labels, I find that the only universally accepted way to receive a new game nowadays is either elevating it to a masterpiece or downgrading it to absolute garbage. I believe, instead, that we need to go back to praising the "mediocre": today, in fact, simply making something well seems to have become a monumental task, without it necessarily having to be a revolution or a completely flawless experience.

The Blog

As I already explained on the intro page, this is my digital playground.

Beyond technical experiments and pointless flexing, I talk about a passion here in the simplest and most subjective way possible. I approach video games for what they are: works of fiction that use a highly immersive and thought-provoking medium, just to share my very personal experience—no matter how deep or superficial.

Don't be surprised if you hear me call a universally acclaimed "masterpiece" a massive pain in the ass. I don't do specialized critique, but I specialize in instinctively criticizing whatever I'm playing.