This month in Bit Creature - January 2013

Corpse Party: Book of Shadows [Review]
Find out why the PSP/Vita's latest scare-a-thon is a horrifyingly good time.

Love in next gen [Column]
In which I compare the next generation of consoles to going out on a blind date.

The dark days of a new year [Column]
In which I discuss how every new year seems to get me down, making me question how I've been spending my free time and the value of my pursuits.

Stop me if you've heard this one: My favorite games of 2012
I decided to tell a little story with this year's "best games" list, rather than just telling you why they are awesome. I hope you dig it.

I was featured by Phoenix People!

Nicki Escudero of Phoenix People put together a feature on yours truly. Given my career in writing about others, it was kind of odd sitting down to talk about myself for a change.

Find out what got me into journalism, why I love my job and why video games have been such a big part of my personal (and now professional) life.

It feels weird promoting something written about me, but it was also really cool to be on the other side of the interview, so here you go: Phoenix People: Ryan Winslett

This month in Bit Creature - December 2012

A chat with the live-action Nathan Drake, Ryan Culver
My interview with Ryan Culver, the man who portrayed Nathan Drake in the PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale trailers.

Building a bit of heaven in Far Cry 3 [Column]
I take a walk through the paradise of Far Cry 3, only to be reminded how dangerous the island truly is.

DJ Max Technika Tune [Review]
Find out why I adore this K-Pop-infused rhythm game for the PlayStation Vita.

This month in Bit Creature - November 2012

Video game haikus [Column]
This week's column is straight up poetry...No, seriously, I wrote a bunch of haikus about video games.

Sports Champions 2 [Review]
Find out why I think Sports Champions 2 is one of the best motion-controlled games on the market.

Shut up and drive [Column]
I muse about how video games serve as a form of therapy, allowing me to get behind the wheel of a virtual car and drive away from my problems for an hour or two. 

Ragnarok Odyssey [Review]
Find out why I think Ragnarok Odyssey might be one of the best PlayStation Vita games to date.

Orgarhythm [Review]
My doctor wrote a note on my behalf to the creators/publishers of this rhythm strategy game for the PS Vita. Its toe-tapping, head-bobbing beats led to some serious injuries.

This month in Bit Creature - October 2012

Dokuro [Review]
Find out why this puzzle/platformer for the PS Vita is worth your time.

Watching the world burn [Column]
 Retro City Rampage finally gives me a guilt-free place to let my inner psychopath run wild.

Silent Hill: Book of Memories [Review]
Find out why I enjoyed WayForward's mix of dungeon crawling with the familiar world of Silent Hill.

I stand alone in the woods [Column]
In this week's column, I talk about how the simplistic horror game, Slender, scared me to death, and how indie games like this could help shape the future of the industry.

This month in Bit Creature - September 2012

The memories we make [Column]
In this week's column, I fret over the time I spend playing video games, pondering if there isn't something more constructive I could be doing with my free time.

More than meets the eye [Column]
In which I talk about my love for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, how it makes me feel like a kid again and how, sometimes, it's nice to exchange a critical eye in the name of enjoying the hell out of something.

This month in Bit Creature - August 2012

The sound of music [Column]
In this week's Bit Creature column, I talk about how Sound Shapes makes me feel like a musician.

The pinball apprentice [Column]
It took me a long time to come around, but I've finally fallen in love with pinball. Here's where you can follow my journey to enlightenment.

Darksiders II Review
I spent 40 hours in Death's blood-soaked boots and loved nearly every minute of it.

The Minibosses on video game rock and roll [Interview]
I spoke with two-fourths of the members of the Minibosses about how they got into video games and how their love for classic NES titles evolved into a musical career.

Wizorb review [Review]
Two very different genres (brick breaking and RPG) align in this retro throwback.

My OTHER New Gig: Bit Creature

I'm excited to finally be able to announce my involvement with Bit Creature, a new website that looks at gaming culture as a regular part of everyday life. If the staff over there looks familiar, it's because most of the regulars from Joystick Division have made the jump to our new home.

As such, I'll basically be doing exactly what I was doing back at Joystick Division. My gaming column, Infinite Ammo, will run bi-weekly. I'll also continue contributing the odd review, feature and news story.

I greatly enjoyed my time at Joystick Division and the folks I worked with for the past two years, so I'm more than excited that we'll keep on keeping on at our new site. Hopefully we'll be making a lot of noise in the very near future, so keep your ears open and your eyes peeled.

Please join us by making BitCreature.com a regular stop for gaming news, reviews, insight and more.

This month in Joystick Division - July 2012

Video games' best endings [Infinite Ammo]
How a game ends can help determine how well it is remembered. Here are five of my favorite video game endings of all time.

Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection is off target [Review]
Sore arms, wonky aiming and some poor design keep Resident Evil Chronicles from being a light gun must-have.

Mobile gaming doesn't compare to portable consoles [Infinite Ammo]
Smart phones are good for killing time at the doctor's office, but they simply can't replace the portable gaming experience.

My new gig: Contributing writer at Gaming Blend

This month I begin a new venture in the magical realm of video games reporting, hired on as a contributor for Gaming Blend.

Part of the Cinema Blend family, Gaming Blend features news, reviews, hands-on impressions and pretty much everything else you would expect from the world of gaming.

I'll be providing about five stories per day, Monday through Friday, as well as some weekend content from time to time. Check it out at GamingBlend.com