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I am Dylan Sabin.

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The 2019 Goaties: #5 - Dicey Dungeons
Dec 25

Dec 25 The 2019 Goaties: #5 - Dicey Dungeons

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames, GotY 2019

Luck is against you in this dice-rolling roguelike that’s as wonderfully charming as it is fun to play.

The 2019 Goaties: #6 - Sayonara Wild Hearts
Dec 24

Dec 24 The 2019 Goaties: #6 - Sayonara Wild Hearts

Dylan Sabin
GotY 2019, Words about Videogames

Rhythmic action, an interactive album, REZ with motorcycle gangs; however you slice it, Sayonara Wild Hearts is a singular, gratifying experience about love and rebirth.

The 2019 Goaties: #7 - Remnant: From the Ashes
Dec 23

Dec 23 The 2019 Goaties: #7 - Remnant: From the Ashes

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames, GotY 2019

Satisfying ranged combat, some ingenious art design, and a friendlier take on the Souls formula lets Remnant: From the Ashes carve its own path.

The 2019 Goaties: #8 - Card of Darkness
Dec 22

Dec 22 The 2019 Goaties: #8 - Card of Darkness

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames, GotY 2019

A peculiar blend of combat and puzzling, this solitaire RPG builds upon itself time and time again to weave a devious delve.

The 2019 Goaties: #9 - VOID BASTARDS
Dec 21

Dec 21 The 2019 Goaties: #9 - VOID BASTARDS

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames, GotY 2019

A patently absurd comic book motif and immersive flair makes Void Bastards an endearing, enjoyable roguelite that doesn’t overstay its welcome.

The 2019 Goaties: #10 - Grindstone
Dec 20

Dec 20 The 2019 Goaties: #10 - Grindstone

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames, GotY 2019

A fever dream of colors, clanging steel, and frightened gremlins, Grindstone nearly makes the case for Apple Arcade by itself.

The 2019 Goaties: The Outliers
Dec 19

Dec 19 The 2019 Goaties: The Outliers

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames, GotY 2019

I have written a lot of words about games I liked, but did not love.

The Illustrious Beside the Dunes Political Endorsement Post
Dec 1

Dec 1 The Illustrious Beside the Dunes Political Endorsement Post

Dylan Sabin
Words about Life

It’s just a lot of text, but I think it’s important. Lives are at stake here.

Jams of the Week(end): 11/17/19
Nov 17

Nov 17 Jams of the Week(end): 11/17/19

Dylan Sabin
Words About Music

This week’s albums include moody hi-hats, moody turntables, and a moody lady.

Jams of the Week(end): 11/10/19
Nov 10

Nov 10 Jams of the Week(end): 11/10/19

Dylan Sabin
Words About Music

This week’s albums feature sadness, synths, and solitude.

Jams of the Week(end): 11/3/19
Nov 3

Nov 3 Jams of the Week(end): 11/3/19

Dylan Sabin
Words About Music

This week’s albums feature noodling, breakdowns, and a panda bear.

Jams of the Week(end): 10/27/19
Oct 27

Oct 27 Jams of the Week(end): 10/27/19

Dylan Sabin
Words About Music

This week’s albums include a sad lady, a magic sword, and more bloops than your body has room for.

Eulogy for Starstuff
Oct 14

Oct 14 Eulogy for Starstuff

Dylan Sabin
Words about Life

where I attempt to say goodbye to a grumpy rat baby

Greetings from the Shackled Canyon
Sep 11

Sep 11 Greetings from the Shackled Canyon

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames

An unexpected crucible reveals the thrill of combat in Remnant: From the Ashes.

Post-Game Game Post: Dicey Dungeons
Aug 25

Aug 25 Post-Game Game Post: Dicey Dungeons

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames

Digital dice delving delightfully downward.

Post-Game Game Post: JUMPGRID
Feb 25

Feb 25 Post-Game Game Post: JUMPGRID

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames

A frenetic, frantic, fiendish square-nabbing experience.

From the Archive: On Coffee & Gezellig
Jan 18

Jan 18 From the Archive: On Coffee & Gezellig

Dylan Sabin
Words about Life

An old ramble where I attempt to encapsulate my feelings about a place I still miss.

The 18 of '18: Albums You Should Listen To
Jan 12

Jan 12 The 18 of '18: Albums You Should Listen To

Dylan Sabin
Words About Music

I listened to an uncomfortable amount of music in 2018 and found eighteen albums I think you might like.

The Ten Best Games of 2018
Jan 7

Jan 7 The Ten Best Games of 2018

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames

There are ten videogames from 2018 that are better than the rest of them. This list has all ten of them.

The End of the World (of Warcraft), Part Three
Jan 3

Jan 3 The End of the World (of Warcraft), Part Three

Dylan Sabin
Words about Videogames

All stories end, eventually.

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