Sydney Stoddard

In love with people, words, and justice, Sydney Stoddard is a jack-of-all-trades writer out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Sydney is an English major at UNLV, studying literature, writing, and storytelling. In her spare time, you can find her meeting friends, writing about anything and everything, managing websites and advocating for anti-trafficking organizations. You can check out more of her writing at: http://sydneystoddard.com

Review: The Pillars of the Earth (XBOX)

By Sydney Stoddard / August 27, 2017 /

Developer: Daedalic Entertainment Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment  Genre: Adventure, Visual Novel Platform:  Xbox, PC, PS4, Rating: M for Mature Price: $29.99 on Steam, $39.99 on console Inspired by Ken Follet’s bestseller, The Pillars of the Earth stands as the latest addition to the world of adventure games on the console and computer. The game is being released…

Review: Graceful Explosion Machine (PC)

By Sydney Stoddard / August 13, 2017 /

Developer: Vertex Pop Publisher: Vertex Pop Genre: Action Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4 Rating: E for Everyone Price: $12.99 A classic arcade shooter seeking to be so much more, Graceful Explosion Machine is a title that’s expanding its reach. Originally only on Switch, Graceful Explosion Machine is out on PC and PS4. It’s colorful, funky, and…

Review: Emily is Away Too (PC)

By Sydney Stoddard / August 3, 2017 /

Developer: Kyle Seeley Publisher: Kyle Seeley Genre: Adventure, Simulation Platforms: PC Price: $4.99 The spiritual successor to online hit Emily is Away, Emily is Away Too is a game developed by the same guy and made popular by the same cult following. Touching nerves with most older millennials, the game has been a low-key hit on Steam…

Review: Beholder (PC)

By Sydney Stoddard / June 13, 2017 /

Developer: Warm Lamp Games Publisher: Alawar Entertainment Genre: Adventure, Strategy Platforms: PC, Mac, IOS, Android Rating: Teen Price: $9.99 Inspired by dystopian works such as 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, Beholder places you into a totalitarian state as a landlord, of sorts. You’re tasked with the job of invading the privacy of your tenants in any…