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Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond: Review
Is Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond worth your time — and your wallet? In this article, I break down the game’s accessibility, gameplay depth, and monetization system after weeks of testing. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a returning player, this post answers the big questions: is it fun, is it fair, and is it for you?
Jul 227 min read
The Star Rail Situation (July, 2025)
When account-buffing characters: characters that can make a team stronger while not being on the team - were announced, a big controversy...
Jul 248 min read
Saber vs Phainon: Collection Pressure, Regret, and Choosing with Intention | Honkai: Star Rail
Related video: My real-time experience is here! 📌 The Weight of Collecting 📌 The card is around $145 on Card Trader now... was I right...
Jul 234 min read
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond: Review
Is Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond worth your time — and your wallet? In this article, I break down the game’s accessibility, gameplay depth, and monetization system after weeks of testing. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a returning player, this post answers the big questions: is it fun, is it fair, and is it for you?
Jul 227 min read
The Real Problem with Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond
Worlds Beyond's launch has been one of the most impactful controversies I've ever seen in the videogame industry - not that they are...
Jul 76 min read
How (not to) Play Rhythm Games
As I was enjoying some of my time playing Bandori and Colorful Stage, I realized I still haven't write an article about the do's and...
Apr 215 min read
Cost Models in Card Game Simulators & Vanguard Dear Days Controversy
The Dear Days Controversy Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days Cost Model seems insane, but... Today we talk about videogames' cost models, and...
Feb 135 min read
Our Voyage's Future
I've been changing everything, and it feels like my life is on the line. In the last few days, everything regarding The Videogame Journal...
Feb 104 min read
Contrary Quest: My First Quest! | GameDev Journal
I am developing an RPG! Today, I introduce you to RPG Maker MV questing, with a little example! Watch this first - and have fun seeing...
Feb 41 min read
A Radical Decision Changes My Life and The Journal
A few days ago I took a decision that radically changed the way I live life: I decided to quit all gacha games. I deleted my Hoyoverse...
Jan 318 min read
Let's Talk About Gacha Rhythm Games
Tap to the beat, collect idols, and unlock songs! Play for fun or tier for glory—your journey, your pace. 🎵
Dec 12, 20248 min read
A Channel for Everyone
Dear Youtube! 2024 has been the first time for me to try making YouTube content with all of you. I loved dreaming about the destination,...
Dec 11, 20245 min read
TemTem - Overview
When I started playing TemTem, at launch, it didn't strike me as something that I'd love continuing: some features weren't implemented...
Oct 31, 20243 min read
The Day We Gathered Here
"What does it mean... to be an adventurer in our world?" Nero was waiting at the train station, wondering about a weird question that...
Jun 29, 20245 min read
Adventurers Guild: Featured Content Cycle
Starting from July, 2024, Nero's Coffee has become the Adventurers Guild, with a new set of values to evolve from, that focus on the...
Jun 26, 20242 min read
"Just Don't Play": TCGs, Gacha Games and Social Relevance
Being friends doesn't require being the very best in a game: it's about having the very best out of it together.
Aug 20, 20234 min read
How (not to) Play Rhythm Games
As I was enjoying some of my time playing Bandori and Colorful Stage, I realized I still haven't write an article about the do's and...
Jun 18, 20235 min read
"Spending Rationally", Episode 2: Battle Passes
Focusing on completing a Battle Pass can create a sense of FOMO and reinforce harmful spending habits. Consider setting a one-time budget.
May 12, 20234 min read
"Spend Rationally": The Hidden Costs of Gacha Game Subscriptions
With the release of Honkai: Star Rail, I've been thinking about "spending rationally", as they say in the game. So, I came up with a...
May 9, 20235 min read
Introducing TZERO: A Resource-Optimal Tiering Team
"Hi, I'm Aria! I've been helping Nero create a manifesto for competitive rhythm game tiering. Check it out!" Are you a fan of rhythm...
Feb 18, 20233 min read
Genshin Impact - Main Events
There has been a time in which I played Genshin a whole lot, exploring its mechanics and challenges, with getting 36 stars in the Abyss...
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Pokémon Unite - Master Rank with You
With some surprise at first, Pokémon Unite has become one of my favorite Pokémon games, and my choice pick on a genre I've never explored...
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Pokémon Violet - Blind Run
Now that the ninth generation is out, this will be my main content for a while! Join me, and let's live this new adventure together! Iono...
Dec 15, 20221 min read
Psycho-Pass – Review
This review contains spoilers. Anime Name: Psycho-Pass Genre: thriller, sci-fi My score: 9 /10 – impressive (brilliant setting, nice...
Oct 25, 20184 min read
New Game! – Review
Introduction “It is really relatable as a first working experience” This is what a friend of mine told me about “New Game!”....
Oct 3, 20184 min read
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