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Writings & Reflections
From gaming deep dives and industry reflections to personal essays, creative projects, and community stories—this blog is where I explore the things that inspire, challenge, and shape me. Whether it’s unpacking the noise of modern life or celebrating the magic in the little things, it’s all part of the journey.
Thank you for reading and sharing in the journey.


We Need to Talk About Resident Evil 6
We’ve seen excellent remakes of games 1-4, and now, speculation is swirling around potential remakes of RE5 & RE6.

Nathaniel Hope
Feb 1, 202525 min read


Blue's Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed! Coming 2025 After years of endless rumors, leaks, mockups, and speculation—especially...

Nathaniel Hope
Jan 17, 20256 min read


The Evolution of Console Exclusivity: Then and Now
Console exclusivity has always been a hot topic in the gaming community, but the way we view and discuss it today feels vastly different...

Nathaniel Hope
Jan 13, 202516 min read


Blue's Favorite Games of 2024
Greetings, everyone! As the twelve months of 2024 draw to a close, the pages of this year are about to turn, making way for the new...

Nathaniel Hope
Dec 31, 202419 min read


Returning to Silent Hill 2: A BlueNile101 Reflection
The Silent Hill franchise holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favorite game series. While it’s often compared to the...

Nathaniel Hope
Nov 23, 202419 min read


Traversing Through the Vast Tapestry of Gaming: A Gamer's Odyssey
I'm a gamer. I've been a gamer my whole life. I've written about my past experiences in gaming before, reflecting on how I grew up as...

Nathaniel Hope
Jun 10, 202448 min read


Video Game Storefronts Need To Step Up
If you look at the world we live in today, you will find that it is much different than it was about, say, ten years ago, or even twenty...

Nathaniel Hope
May 12, 202421 min read


Dying Light in 2024
So I just finished Dying Light for PC using my Steam Deck. I want to use more exclamations than just the word ‘wow’ because this game...

Nathaniel Hope
May 5, 202410 min read


Half-Life in 2024
In the year of our lord 2024, I have been playing Half-Life for the first time in my life. Crazy, right? I had just gotten a Steam Deck...

Nathaniel Hope
Apr 8, 20248 min read


Xbox: A Roller Coaster of Love and Frustration
It was a different time. It was a simpler time. I was born in the mid 80s, caught up in Nintendo fever like the rest of the world. Sure, you had your Sega fans, your Atari fans, your Amiga fans, and Commodore 64 fans . But it was Nintendo that just dominated the market and had my attention for the better part of a decade. Growing up, that's all I lived and breathed. That is, until I turned 14 and found myself eventually gravitating to the Sony Playstation. Boy, that was quite

Nathaniel Hope
Feb 26, 202438 min read
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