Mark Goninon
@choicestgames.com
Has an eclectic taste in PC games, music and movies but grew up on point 'n' click adventures, Level 42 and cheesy Arnie action flicks back in the day.
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Mark Goninon
@choicestgames.com
· Nov 17
Choicest Games
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
www.choicestgames.com
Hi everyone, I'm Mark G. If you'd like to read PC game reviews (for AAA, indie and retro games), soundtrack reviews, feature articles and more, be sure to check out Choicest Games
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Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- Red Dead Redemption
- RDR2
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Divinity Original Sin
- Divinity Original Sin 2
- Bonus: Oblivion
These have all been purchased and are sitting there like "so... she's playing Skyrim again, huh?" 😅
I did start Oblivion when it came out tho
- Red Dead Redemption
- RDR2
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Divinity Original Sin
- Divinity Original Sin 2
- Bonus: Oblivion
These have all been purchased and are sitting there like "so... she's playing Skyrim again, huh?" 😅
I did start Oblivion when it came out tho
Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- Cyberpunk 2077
- When the Night Comes
- Date Everything
- Tears of the Kingdom
- Baldurs Gate 3
I'm just going with games I haven't managed to complete yet due to reasons
- Cyberpunk 2077
- When the Night Comes
- Date Everything
- Tears of the Kingdom
- Baldurs Gate 3
I'm just going with games I haven't managed to complete yet due to reasons
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Quote with 5 games in your backlog!
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
- The Outer Worlds
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Outer Wilds
- Psychonauts 2
- The Witcher 3
(And what do you mean only 5 games? Can't I pick 100? 1,000? Anyway, I've picked ones which I'm sure to shock others 😄)
Smooth McGroove is known for his excellent acapella renditions of video game music and this one based off Stardew Valley's "Nature's Crescendo" doesn't disappoint.
Stardew Valley - Nature's Crescendo Acapella!
YouTube video by Smooth McGroove
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Smooth McGroove is known for his excellent acapella renditions of video game music and this one based off Stardew Valley's "Nature's Crescendo" doesn't disappoint.
Interesting article especially for those that review games. Talks about how imperfect a scoring system is and how writing reviews can very much be influenced by real world events at a certain time and place.
Revisiting Dragon Age: The Veilguard - one year on, how have our thoughts changed on BioWare's opinion-splitting RPG?
For a year, on and off, I've been thinking about Dragon Age: The Veilguard. More specifically, I've been thinking about…
www.eurogamer.net
November 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Interesting article especially for those that review games. Talks about how imperfect a scoring system is and how writing reviews can very much be influenced by real world events at a certain time and place.
Anyone listen to a composer's back catalogue and are amazed how diverse it can be? For example, Trevor Morris is probably well known in gaming circles for the Dragon Age Inquisition OST but did you know he also did this 80s infomercial style track from SimCity Societies?
Simoleon Beat
YouTube video by Release - Topic
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Anyone listen to a composer's back catalogue and are amazed how diverse it can be? For example, Trevor Morris is probably well known in gaming circles for the Dragon Age Inquisition OST but did you know he also did this 80s infomercial style track from SimCity Societies?
PC Gamer Top 100 is out for this year. It's been 10 years since Choicest Games did a Top 100 and am inspired to do another, PC Gamer style (with some weighting on uniqueness and importance of titles). Will probably use 7+ / 10 titles rated on the blog as it gives roughly 300 titles to start with.
The top 100 PC games
Welcome to the 2025 edition of the PC Gamer Top 100—our annual list of the best PC games you can play.
www.pcgamer.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
PC Gamer Top 100 is out for this year. It's been 10 years since Choicest Games did a Top 100 and am inspired to do another, PC Gamer style (with some weighting on uniqueness and importance of titles). Will probably use 7+ / 10 titles rated on the blog as it gives roughly 300 titles to start with.
Malys, a demonic roguelike deckbuilder from the writer of Dragon Age (David Gaider) and Australian devs Summerfall Studios has left Early Access. Will need to try this out after work.
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Summerfall Studios
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Malys, a demonic roguelike deckbuilder from the writer of Dragon Age (David Gaider) and Australian devs Summerfall Studios has left Early Access. Will need to try this out after work.
Some of my all-time favourite video game franchises:
Quest for Glory
SimCity
Monkey Island
Sid Meier's Civilization
Command & Conquer
Worms
Diablo
XCOM
Fallout
Deus Ex
The Sims
Battlefield
Elder Scrolls
Mafia
Mass Effect
Dragon Age
Cook, Serve, Delicious!
Life is Strange
The Walking Dead
Quest for Glory
SimCity
Monkey Island
Sid Meier's Civilization
Command & Conquer
Worms
Diablo
XCOM
Fallout
Deus Ex
The Sims
Battlefield
Elder Scrolls
Mafia
Mass Effect
Dragon Age
Cook, Serve, Delicious!
Life is Strange
The Walking Dead
Some of my all-time favorite video game franchises:
Dark Souls
Fallout
God of War
Yakuza / Like a Dragon
Grand Theft Auto
Sonic
Resident Evil
Devil May Cry
THPS/THUG
Final Fantasy
Halo
Tetris
Call of Duty
Prince of Persia
Assassin's Creed
Gears of War
Wolfenstein
Jak and Daxter
Life is Strange
1/2
Dark Souls
Fallout
God of War
Yakuza / Like a Dragon
Grand Theft Auto
Sonic
Resident Evil
Devil May Cry
THPS/THUG
Final Fantasy
Halo
Tetris
Call of Duty
Prince of Persia
Assassin's Creed
Gears of War
Wolfenstein
Jak and Daxter
Life is Strange
1/2
Some of my all-time favorite video game franchises:
Final fantasy
Metal gear solid
Yakuza
Streets of rage
Shenmue
Sonic
Super Mario
Uncharted
Sega rally
Halo
Virtua fighter
Panzer dragoon
Resident evil
Legend of Zelda
Jet set radio
Tomb raider
Golden axe
Last of us
Crash
Outrun
Forza
Spyro
Final fantasy
Metal gear solid
Yakuza
Streets of rage
Shenmue
Sonic
Super Mario
Uncharted
Sega rally
Halo
Virtua fighter
Panzer dragoon
Resident evil
Legend of Zelda
Jet set radio
Tomb raider
Golden axe
Last of us
Crash
Outrun
Forza
Spyro
October 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Some of my all-time favourite video game franchises:
Quest for Glory
SimCity
Monkey Island
Sid Meier's Civilization
Command & Conquer
Worms
Diablo
XCOM
Fallout
Deus Ex
The Sims
Battlefield
Elder Scrolls
Mafia
Mass Effect
Dragon Age
Cook, Serve, Delicious!
Life is Strange
The Walking Dead
Quest for Glory
SimCity
Monkey Island
Sid Meier's Civilization
Command & Conquer
Worms
Diablo
XCOM
Fallout
Deus Ex
The Sims
Battlefield
Elder Scrolls
Mafia
Mass Effect
Dragon Age
Cook, Serve, Delicious!
Life is Strange
The Walking Dead
A showstopper bug kept causing CTDs. Despite my attempts to make it work it didn't and it's probably just as well, the game hasn't aged terribly well anyway (except for its awesome soundtrack). Time for a remake!
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
www.choicestgames.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A showstopper bug kept causing CTDs. Despite my attempts to make it work it didn't and it's probably just as well, the game hasn't aged terribly well anyway (except for its awesome soundtrack). Time for a remake!
Um... can I have a turn? Please? :P
October 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Um... can I have a turn? Please? :P
Four RPGs to get to know me. ✨
What about you?
What about you?
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Four RPGs to get to know me. ✨
What about you?
What about you?
It's different, like every previous iteration of Dragon Age. But it also feels like a fantasy version of Mass Effect 2, and I just happen to like Mass Effect 2.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
www.choicestgames.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It's different, like every previous iteration of Dragon Age. But it also feels like a fantasy version of Mass Effect 2, and I just happen to like Mass Effect 2.
Playing Heavy Rain for the first time and kind of surprised it did so well? I guess for its day it was a technical marvel and it was considered "mature" (if titillation is what you're after) but it feels like Cage stitched a bunch of common tropes and cliches found on the big screen /1
October 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Playing Heavy Rain for the first time and kind of surprised it did so well? I guess for its day it was a technical marvel and it was considered "mature" (if titillation is what you're after) but it feels like Cage stitched a bunch of common tropes and cliches found on the big screen /1
This game doesn't rate well on Steam and the developer seems out of business. But is it at least any fun?
Unfortunately, it is not.
Unfortunately, it is not.
Into the Stars Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
www.choicestgames.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
This game doesn't rate well on Steam and the developer seems out of business. But is it at least any fun?
Unfortunately, it is not.
Unfortunately, it is not.
If you see this, quote with a .gif you can hear.
September 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
If you see this, quote with a .gif you can hear.
Neat! There's a Steam event this weekend promoting Western Australian games! Be sure to check it out (I know I am).
Chuck Another Game On The Barbie: The Pixel Expo 2025 Showcase
Chuck Another Game On The Barbie is a brand new Steam event celebrating the games heading to Pixel Expo! Featuring a sizzling lineup of local and interstate titles, this showcase puts a spotlight on t...
store.steampowered.com
September 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Neat! There's a Steam event this weekend promoting Western Australian games! Be sure to check it out (I know I am).
Age verification?
I used to play on PCs with dual 5.25" floppy drives
I used to play on PCs with dual 5.25" floppy drives
Age verification?
I played it when it was Hero's Quest
I played it when it was Hero's Quest
Age verification?
I passed age verification in Leisure Suit Larry.
I passed age verification in Leisure Suit Larry.
September 10, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Age verification?
I used to play on PCs with dual 5.25" floppy drives
I used to play on PCs with dual 5.25" floppy drives
I've actually had Stardew Valley for quite a while but only really got into it in the past few months. It's as good as everybody says it is, especially in co-op.
Stardew Valley Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
www.choicestgames.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I've actually had Stardew Valley for quite a while but only really got into it in the past few months. It's as good as everybody says it is, especially in co-op.
Does anybody else get strong Quest for Glory 1 vibes when visiting the Adventurer's Guild in Stardew Valley? There's even an old guy snoozing in a rocking chair by the fireplace called Gil that reminds me of Wolfgang... now makes me wonder if Eric Barone ever played it...
August 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Does anybody else get strong Quest for Glory 1 vibes when visiting the Adventurer's Guild in Stardew Valley? There's even an old guy snoozing in a rocking chair by the fireplace called Gil that reminds me of Wolfgang... now makes me wonder if Eric Barone ever played it...
If you want to get a taste of what it's like to be the "guy in the chair" dispatching emergency services, this is the game for you.
911 Operator Review
A PC gaming blog with PC game reviews, game soundtrack reviews, feature articles and opinion pieces on the world of PC gaming.
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August 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If you want to get a taste of what it's like to be the "guy in the chair" dispatching emergency services, this is the game for you.
Reposted by Mark Goninon
Disco Elysium is just Police Quest 2019
August 16, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Disco Elysium is just Police Quest 2019
Despite claims from EA about the advanced kernel-based anti-cheat in BF6, I unfortunately came across my first instance of cheating last night in the beta: guy had a majority of the kills, a kdr of 97-1 at the end of the game and all kills were headshots. Why you gotta cheat man? A hollow victory
August 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Despite claims from EA about the advanced kernel-based anti-cheat in BF6, I unfortunately came across my first instance of cheating last night in the beta: guy had a majority of the kills, a kdr of 97-1 at the end of the game and all kills were headshots. Why you gotta cheat man? A hollow victory
When Baz in Cook Serve Forever starts talking about birthday cake designs, it reminds me of that old Australian Women's Weekly recipe book which also features a duck, swimming pool and train. Surely not just a coincidence?
August 15, 2025 at 12:38 AM
When Baz in Cook Serve Forever starts talking about birthday cake designs, it reminds me of that old Australian Women's Weekly recipe book which also features a duck, swimming pool and train. Surely not just a coincidence?
Strewth! Aussie Meat Pie in Cook Serve Forever
August 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Strewth! Aussie Meat Pie in Cook Serve Forever
Yeah might as well do one of these. I've played hundreds of games so it was tough to choose and I no doubt missed some but I think this list caught some of the big influences on my life
August 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yeah might as well do one of these. I've played hundreds of games so it was tough to choose and I no doubt missed some but I think this list caught some of the big influences on my life
Thanks to the Internet Archive I can go back and read now defunct PC gaming magazines like PC Review and reminisce about the time I saw my name come up in Issue 38 (Dec 1994). The folks were probably surprised to see some expat kid living in the UAE was one of the competition winners!
August 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Thanks to the Internet Archive I can go back and read now defunct PC gaming magazines like PC Review and reminisce about the time I saw my name come up in Issue 38 (Dec 1994). The folks were probably surprised to see some expat kid living in the UAE was one of the competition winners!