Here's my video game review blog...

I'm ready to "prescribe" a few good games for you to play.

I'm not a professional writer. Heck, I wouldn't even call myself a "writer" at all. I just like video games. A lot. I feel that the term "video game" is dated misnomer. "Interactive experience" seems more accurate based on what you get when you play games these days. While in the past your objective may have been as simple as "save the princess," today these experiences may be fully scripted, may cast famous voice actors, may provide orchestrated music, may emerge you in fully interactive worlds, and at times, the story may change your opinion on a subject or even leave a lasting impression on you, much like a great book, television show, movie or album. Video games are just another awesome form of digital entertainment, and it just happens to be the one that I'm most passionate about, so with that in mind, I’ve decided to blog about the video games that, to me, stand out most in the industry.

There are possibly thousands of game review websites out there. I know, as I frequent a lot of them myself. I don't claim to be the next Joystiq, Kotaku, or IGN, nor would I expect any of my opinions to carry that sort of weight. My intent is to blog from the perspective of just another regular guy who has been playing games since the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and never really stopped appreciating them for the immersing form of entertainment that they are today.

Games that I take the time to review are the ones I think everyone should have an opportunity to experience (or unfortunately, in some cases, avoid.) With this blog, I want to express my feelings, concerns and opinions on games that have made some sort of impression on me and that I think that you will consider worthy of your time. I look forward to any constructive comments (or criticism) and hope that you will enjoy reading. And if you do enjoy it, please share it with others who will as well. Thanks!

(My first review, Bastion for Xbox Live Arcade, will follow this post later today.)