At the humble age of 3, TJ ran away from his parents during a vacation in Colorado. They found him in an arcade, standing on a chair, playing Neo Geo's World Heroes. Years later, TJ has a passion for video games across most all genres and is particularly interested in the cultural shifts and trends of video game development. When he's not playing around on PCs and consoles, he's writing creatively and working on short stories and ideas for novels or checking out bad movies with a few friends over a few drinks and some laughs, whichever comes first.
T.J. Denzer
The Insane Arsenal Action of the Original Ratchet & Clank
It was on this day in 2002 that Insomniac released the original Rachet & Clank, kicking off one of the most iconic Sony franchises of all time.
The Supposed Technological Versatility of the Microsoft Kinect
It was on this day in 2010 that Microsoft released the Kinect, intent on revolutionizing motion-controlled gaming and user/technology interface.
The Before and After of Bioware Highlighted in Dragon Age: Origins
It was in 2009 on this day that Dragon Age: Origins was released, marking the start of a transition from the pure, tactical RPG gameplay Bioware was known for into a more cinematic and action-oriented generation of Bioware games.
How Killzone Put Guerrilla Games On the Map
It was on this day in 2004 that Sony and Guerrilla Games released the original Killzone, coming a little closer to matching Halo in style and marketing than most others ever have.
25 Greatest PlayStation 3 Games
We’ve gather together our picks of the 25 best games out of that massive PlayStation 3 library.
Grim Fandango and the End of An Adventure Era
It was in 1998 today that we originally explored the Land of the Dead with the cheeky and clever Grim Fandango.
How the Original Killer Instinct Established the Early 2.5D Fighter
Tons of Mortal Kombat clones were produced, but only a select few ever came close to offering the level of hype that Mortal Kombat created. Among those games, there were perhaps none more compelling than Killer Instinct, originally released on this day in 1994.
How Bethesda Created the Iconic Post-Apocalypse of Fallout 3
Whether we were saving the Capital Wasteland or damning it, Fallout 3 was a journey retreading countless times and that’s what made Bethesda’s gambit a truly iconic title.
How Activision Tried to Mix it Up With DJ Hero
It was today that DJ Hero hit shelves, bringing a stylish soundtrack and interesting new control format to the music game marketplace.
Hide and Shriek Review (PC)
While Hide and Shriek is a jump-scare ridden game with a simple premise, there’s enough here to give it some depth beneath its holiday charm.