Article Series

This is a list of the ongoing article series on GameGrin

• Moving Pictures

  Latest entry: 14th August 2020

  Moving Pictures is dedicated to providing great content about entertainment both new and old.

  Whether it's a film, a TV show or a comic book, there's a Moving Picture.

• So I Tried

  Latest entry: 12th August 2020

  Playing for half an hour to get a feel for a game, then writing about it. It's one way to get through a Steam backlog.

• GrinCast

  Latest entry: 11th August 2020

  GameGrin's weekly podcast, where we talk about current events in gaming.

• According to…

  Latest entry: 10th August 2020

  In the "According to…" series, we find out what the minds of our children are thinking about when playing various games.

• Listicles

  Latest entry: 9th August 2020

  A list of articles which we list things in!

• Game Over

  Latest entry: 8th August 2020

  The Game Over series will chronicle games we here at GameGrin complete this year, each article giving a retrospective on the game and our opinions on it.

• Whatever Happened To

  Latest entry: 7th August 2020

  Whatever Happened To... muses what's been going on with well-known brands, and wonders why there hasn't been a recent edition.

• Monster Hunter World Weapons

  Latest entry: 1st August 2020

• Ranking

  Latest entry: 26th July 2020

  We have a go at ranking various gaming series', either our favourites or from start to end!

• You Know You're Addicted

  Latest entry: 21st July 2020

  There are some tell-tale signs when you're addicted to certain games. Here are some things to look out for...

• Rainbow Six Diaries

  Latest entry: 20th June 2020

  This is Andrew's ongoing exploration of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six series, played in release order, where I will chronicle my playthrough like a text-based Let’s Play.

• Short Thought

  Latest entry: 30th May 2020

  Writers often think things that aren't long enough for articles. Those turn into Short Thoughts.

• Where To Start

  Latest entry: 21st February 2020

  We’ve all had that feeling when looking at the latest title in a franchise - what am I missing by playing this one first? Well, wonder no longer, because we’re here to tell you which order to play them in.

• Metro Diaries

  Latest entry: 17th February 2020

  Andrew tackles the Metro games in order, and hopefully dissects them in a fun way.

• A History of

  Latest entry: 18th October 2019

  If you wanted to know some history, find it here

• PLAY Expo Manchester 2019

  Latest entry: 17th May 2019

  The UK’s favourite arcade, indie and retro games show will return in 2019! Close to 1000 consoles, handhelds, computers, arcades, pinballs and PC's all running the very best in classic and modern video games and all free to play!

  Organised by experienced video game events specialists Replay Events the show will be full with features, exhibitors and more gaming mayhem than Manchester has ever seen.

  Jam packed with everything you love about gaming and popular culture, the show has something for everyone.

  PLAY Expo Manchester - Modern Gaming, Indie, Retro, Arcade, Pinball, Minecraft, VR, LAN, Guests, Merchandise, Cosplay, Tournaments, Education, Communities, Tabletop Gaming, Photo Shoots and More!

• Classic Cinematic Trailers

  Latest entry: 11th March 2019

  Classic Cinematic Trailers which we think you will still like to watch.

• 12 Games of Christmas 2018

  Latest entry: 3rd January 2019

  Featuring 12 games that we're looking forward to, that are coming out in 2019.

• Halloween

  Latest entry: 2nd November 2018

  Fancy a scare? There's always something about videogames that can do the job.

• Red Faction Diaries

  Latest entry: 25th September 2018

  This is Andrew's ongoing exploration of the Red Faction Universe. Whether you’re a newcomer or an old-goer, he hopes to make this something you can read along with and enjoy.

• Total Overdose Diaries

  Latest entry: 14th September 2018

  This is Andrew's ongoing exploration of Total Overdose, where he chronicles his playthrough like a text-based Let’s Play.

• gamescom 2017

  Latest entry: 13th August 2018

  Our collection of previews from gamescom.

• gamescom 2016

  Latest entry: 13th August 2018

  Our collection of previews from gamescom. 

• Freebie Feelers

  Latest entry: 22nd June 2018

  Freebie Feelers is a series where we download the free monthly console-specific or newly released free-to-play games to test their worth.This series will contain some useful information as well as plenty of personal opinion. While these articles may not be reviews, we hope that you will be able to use them to help decide whether that free download is worth it.

• Dark Souls Rundown

  Latest entry: 26th May 2018

  Tyler explains Dark Souls - with and without spoilers.

• Splinter Cell Diaries

  Latest entry: 3rd February 2018

  Andrew tackles Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell games in order, and hopefully dissects them in a fun way.

• Video Reviews

  Latest entry: 6th November 2017

  These games have video reviews instead of, or as well as, written ones.

• WTFBBQ

  Latest entry: 15th October 2017

  A weekly look at the insanity that comes to YouTube

• Crusader Kings II -The Crappy Chronicles of House

  Latest entry: 13th September 2017

  Join the Wessex-based Cerdicing clan for their saga of war, betrayel, love and a family propensity for debilitating illness as they try to conquer it all in Crusader Kings II.

• Diaries of a Jedi Knight

  Latest entry: 24th May 2017

  A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Adam retells his adventures as part of the rebel alliance, exploring the uncharted parts of the Star Wars universe.

• EGX 2017

  Latest entry: 29th April 2017

  These are all of the articles coming out of EGX in 2017

• E3 2016

  Latest entry: 31st August 2016

  Everything we covered during the 2016 Electronics Entertainment Expo.

• The Indie Challenge

  Latest entry: 30th August 2016

• Gaming Confessions

  Latest entry: 25th August 2016

• Conquering as Commie America

  Latest entry: 22nd June 2016

  Alex describes the events as he tries to conquer the world with a Communism-led America, in Hearts of Iron IV.

• Dark Souls: Diary of a Onebro

  Latest entry: 18th April 2016

• From Count to King in Crusader Kings 2

  Latest entry: 17th March 2016

  In Crusader Kings you can play as men and women of fantastic birth and dynasty; from William the Conqueror to the Sultans of Arabia. However the game goes much deeper than these kings and emperors. Every lord, count and baron is playable, and it’s often these smaller lords that are the toughest to play as.

  I’ll be attempting to raise up one of these lowly men to become something more than themselves. Since Crusader Kings is about your family, rather than your character, it might take a few generations… Hopefully the family I choose will go down in the ages.

• Improving Your Game of Rocket League

  Latest entry: 15th December 2015

• Deus Ex Diaries

  Latest entry: 13th November 2015

  This is an ongoing exploration of the Deus Ex Universe, in preparation for when Mankind Divided arrives later this year. Whether you’re a newcomer or an old-goer, I hope to make this something you can read along with and enjoy.

• Free-to-Play Report

  Latest entry: 16th October 2015

  Welcome to the Free-to-Play Report! This is a regular feature where we download a free-to-play game and play enough to get the gist of it. We’ll relay our adventures and misadventures to you, the reader. Hopefully by the end of the report, you’ll be able to tell if the game is worth a free download or not.

• Metal Gear Solid Noob Diaries

  Latest entry: 7th July 2015

  Welcome to the Metal Gear Noob Diaries. This is the recounting of my experience through the MGS series from MGS2: Sons of Liberty all the way to MGSV: Ground Zeroes. I’ll be updating every so often with new thoughts on sections of the games and taking a look back at memorable and enjoyable moments. I’ve never played the series before, so for the fans out there it could be an amusing tale of one noob’s journey, while those as green as myself could well learn a little about the mad world of MGS. Enjoy!

• Stopping World War Two

  Latest entry: 7th July 2015

  Hearts of Iron III allows players to take on the role of any major (or minor) nation in WW2. I’m trying to stop the war from even becoming global by defeating the Germans before they’ve even started.

• Skyrim: It's an NPC's Life

  Latest entry: 7th July 2015

  In this series I attempt to live life in Skyrim like an NPC - I have to eat, drink, and make money and I'm not allowed to go on adventures, murder or steal. My one objective is to eke out a living in the hostile world, and hopefully settle down with a house and wife.