Zack Burrows
@zackburrows.bsky.social
Writes about games at SightInGames.wordpress.com
Also loves film, books, heavy metal, and tacos.
Also loves film, books, heavy metal, and tacos.
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Zack Burrows
@zackburrows.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Okay, time for a real introduction…
My name is Zack and I’m a huge nerd who loves talking about video games, film, television, books, and all sorts of art/entertainment. I also run a video game review blog called Sight-In Games (link in bio).
Let me know what you’re watching/playing/reading!
My name is Zack and I’m a huge nerd who loves talking about video games, film, television, books, and all sorts of art/entertainment. I also run a video game review blog called Sight-In Games (link in bio).
Let me know what you’re watching/playing/reading!
Forgot to take screenshots (sorry!), but I played the demo for Ereban: Shadow Legacy.
It’s a slick sci-fi stealth game that lets you literally slip into shadows via a movement system à la Splatoon. This game wasn’t on my radar until now, but I’m getting a sneaking feeling this could be awesome.
It’s a slick sci-fi stealth game that lets you literally slip into shadows via a movement system à la Splatoon. This game wasn’t on my radar until now, but I’m getting a sneaking feeling this could be awesome.
February 12, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Forgot to take screenshots (sorry!), but I played the demo for Ereban: Shadow Legacy.
It’s a slick sci-fi stealth game that lets you literally slip into shadows via a movement system à la Splatoon. This game wasn’t on my radar until now, but I’m getting a sneaking feeling this could be awesome.
It’s a slick sci-fi stealth game that lets you literally slip into shadows via a movement system à la Splatoon. This game wasn’t on my radar until now, but I’m getting a sneaking feeling this could be awesome.
Finished the demo for Planet of Lana II.
Its structure is a bit odd (five small slices from five separate chapters), but it does a solid job of showcasing the platforming, stealth, and puzzle mechanics while giving you a wide variety of locations to play in. Definitely want to see/play more.
Its structure is a bit odd (five small slices from five separate chapters), but it does a solid job of showcasing the platforming, stealth, and puzzle mechanics while giving you a wide variety of locations to play in. Definitely want to see/play more.
February 12, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Finished the demo for Planet of Lana II.
Its structure is a bit odd (five small slices from five separate chapters), but it does a solid job of showcasing the platforming, stealth, and puzzle mechanics while giving you a wide variety of locations to play in. Definitely want to see/play more.
Its structure is a bit odd (five small slices from five separate chapters), but it does a solid job of showcasing the platforming, stealth, and puzzle mechanics while giving you a wide variety of locations to play in. Definitely want to see/play more.
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is yet another remake in the series that is pretty good, though I have some minor issues. I feel this is a game everyone will experience differently, depending on how you feel about the art style, the difficulty, or even the backtracking.
This is my review for...
This is my review for...
February 12, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is yet another remake in the series that is pretty good, though I have some minor issues. I feel this is a game everyone will experience differently, depending on how you feel about the art style, the difficulty, or even the backtracking.
This is my review for...
This is my review for...
Demos? Downloaded. ✅
Controller? Charged. ✅
Snacks? Acquired. ✅
Time to relax for the evening.
Controller? Charged. ✅
Snacks? Acquired. ✅
Time to relax for the evening.
February 12, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Demos? Downloaded. ✅
Controller? Charged. ✅
Snacks? Acquired. ✅
Time to relax for the evening.
Controller? Charged. ✅
Snacks? Acquired. ✅
Time to relax for the evening.
Man, this is rough.
I’ve been sinking some hours into this on the side and think it’s a really fun game, but this just goes to show how steep of a hill there is to climb for studios trying to get into this space. My heart goes out to everyone at Wildlight.
I’ve been sinking some hours into this on the side and think it’s a really fun game, but this just goes to show how steep of a hill there is to climb for studios trying to get into this space. My heart goes out to everyone at Wildlight.
Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment has reportedly laid off "most of the team." gameinformer.com/2026/02/11/h...
February 11, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Man, this is rough.
I’ve been sinking some hours into this on the side and think it’s a really fun game, but this just goes to show how steep of a hill there is to climb for studios trying to get into this space. My heart goes out to everyone at Wildlight.
I’ve been sinking some hours into this on the side and think it’s a really fun game, but this just goes to show how steep of a hill there is to climb for studios trying to get into this space. My heart goes out to everyone at Wildlight.
I’m not quite finished with it yet, but I’ve been enjoying the Oral History of Fallout over on Game Informer. @brianpshea.bsky.social has done a wonderful job of interviewing several of the key players behind the development of the franchise and sharing their story.
gameinformer.com/FalloutOralH...
gameinformer.com/FalloutOralH...
An Oral History Of Fallout, Part I: The Creation
How a workplace pizza party and a small side project sparked a gaming revolution.
gameinformer.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I’m not quite finished with it yet, but I’ve been enjoying the Oral History of Fallout over on Game Informer. @brianpshea.bsky.social has done a wonderful job of interviewing several of the key players behind the development of the franchise and sharing their story.
gameinformer.com/FalloutOralH...
gameinformer.com/FalloutOralH...
I have to go do groceries tonight, but I think I’m going to get a little treat and kick back with the demos for Planet of Lana II and Ereban: Shadow Legacy when I get back.
February 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM
I have to go do groceries tonight, but I think I’m going to get a little treat and kick back with the demos for Planet of Lana II and Ereban: Shadow Legacy when I get back.
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Starting on your path to becoming a master samurai? Check out our comprehensive guide to Nioh 3 to help get you on your way.
pixelbytegaming.com/everything-y...
pixelbytegaming.com/everything-y...
Everything You Need to Know About Nioh 3 - Pixelbytegaming
Nioh 3 is the latest entry in the series and Team Ninja's magnum opus. Featuring an expansive open world, here is our comprehensive guide.
pixelbytegaming.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Starting on your path to becoming a master samurai? Check out our comprehensive guide to Nioh 3 to help get you on your way.
pixelbytegaming.com/everything-y...
pixelbytegaming.com/everything-y...
I played the demo for Replaced.
It’s a gorgeous fusion of the side-scrolling platforming/puzzling of something like LIMBO/INSIDE along with the combat of the Batman Arkham games, and I think this could very well end up being a hit!
It’s a gorgeous fusion of the side-scrolling platforming/puzzling of something like LIMBO/INSIDE along with the combat of the Batman Arkham games, and I think this could very well end up being a hit!
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I played the demo for Replaced.
It’s a gorgeous fusion of the side-scrolling platforming/puzzling of something like LIMBO/INSIDE along with the combat of the Batman Arkham games, and I think this could very well end up being a hit!
It’s a gorgeous fusion of the side-scrolling platforming/puzzling of something like LIMBO/INSIDE along with the combat of the Batman Arkham games, and I think this could very well end up being a hit!
If you read any one game-related article this week, make sure it’s this one. @hananomaude.bsky.social has done a phenomenal job of tackling a complicated subject with immense nuance and grace, and it’s given me so much to think about in terms of accessibility.
Do games need easy mode to be accessible?
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
It's a difficult question to answer, which is why we've created this deep dive
Please, take the time to read & share your thoughts too. Every voice matters & helps raise awareness
#accessibility
Read: www.deargamers.net/features/do-...
February 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you read any one game-related article this week, make sure it’s this one. @hananomaude.bsky.social has done a phenomenal job of tackling a complicated subject with immense nuance and grace, and it’s given me so much to think about in terms of accessibility.
8th Film Watched in 2026 - The Long Walk (2025)
I was not expecting this to be such an emotionally charged story. Cooper Hoffman is lightning in a bottle; proving his late father’s talent lives on in him. One of the most gripping performances I’ve ever seen on screen. This one blew me away.
I was not expecting this to be such an emotionally charged story. Cooper Hoffman is lightning in a bottle; proving his late father’s talent lives on in him. One of the most gripping performances I’ve ever seen on screen. This one blew me away.
February 11, 2026 at 2:51 AM
8th Film Watched in 2026 - The Long Walk (2025)
I was not expecting this to be such an emotionally charged story. Cooper Hoffman is lightning in a bottle; proving his late father’s talent lives on in him. One of the most gripping performances I’ve ever seen on screen. This one blew me away.
I was not expecting this to be such an emotionally charged story. Cooper Hoffman is lightning in a bottle; proving his late father’s talent lives on in him. One of the most gripping performances I’ve ever seen on screen. This one blew me away.
Me, 40 hours into Dragon Quest III: This is wrapping up a little faster than expected.
Me, 41 hours into Dragon Quest III: Oh, I’m only like halfway through 😅
Me, 41 hours into Dragon Quest III: Oh, I’m only like halfway through 😅
February 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Me, 40 hours into Dragon Quest III: This is wrapping up a little faster than expected.
Me, 41 hours into Dragon Quest III: Oh, I’m only like halfway through 😅
Me, 41 hours into Dragon Quest III: Oh, I’m only like halfway through 😅
Live action adaptations of anime tend to change the aesthetics of their characters to make them more palatable for new audiences, so I love that Netflix is like “Screw it” and really leaning into the absurdity of some of these costumes and hairstyles. This season looks fun!
youtu.be/S-XxKVxZ2fU?...
youtu.be/S-XxKVxZ2fU?...
ONE PIECE: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Live action adaptations of anime tend to change the aesthetics of their characters to make them more palatable for new audiences, so I love that Netflix is like “Screw it” and really leaning into the absurdity of some of these costumes and hairstyles. This season looks fun!
youtu.be/S-XxKVxZ2fU?...
youtu.be/S-XxKVxZ2fU?...
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This blog often references fatherhood, and I love to rank things, so I finally went all the way with it and ranked my 10 favorite children's books ever as a fun break from gaming content.
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
BigNerdGaming’s Top 10 Children’s Books of All Time
If you’ve followed this blog at all, you probably know that I really love ranking video games. It tickles something in my brain that makes me happy. But I don’t just love to rank video …
bignerdgaming.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This blog often references fatherhood, and I love to rank things, so I finally went all the way with it and ranked my 10 favorite children's books ever as a fun break from gaming content.
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
There are so many special memories in these 10 books for me.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/10/t...
I was tempted to rush through the back half of Dragon Quest III to clear up my slate and be ready for Resident Evil: Requiem in a few weeks, but then I remembered this post I wrote last year. Sharing this again to remind people to stop and smell the roses.
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/p...
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/p...
Playing Slowly: Treating Games as Art, Not Content
Social media is changing the love of art into competitive content, and we’re all losing.
sightingames.wordpress.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I was tempted to rush through the back half of Dragon Quest III to clear up my slate and be ready for Resident Evil: Requiem in a few weeks, but then I remembered this post I wrote last year. Sharing this again to remind people to stop and smell the roses.
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/p...
sightingames.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/p...
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Well… I redid my entire recording of my Cairn review, and it’s finally live. Getting this video online was almost as much of a struggle as reaching the summit, so I hope you like it!
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Cairn Review – One of the Most Unique Games I’ve Ever Played
YouTube video by Born for Media
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Well… I redid my entire recording of my Cairn review, and it’s finally live. Getting this video online was almost as much of a struggle as reaching the summit, so I hope you like it!
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Pro Tip: The best way to enjoy these kind of shows is to go in with an open mind and realistic expectations.
- Don’t expect every reveal/announcement to be a megaton “moment”.
- Understand you aren’t the target audience for every single game.
- Don’t expect every reveal/announcement to be a megaton “moment”.
- Understand you aren’t the target audience for every single game.
A new State of Play airs February 12.
Tune in for 60+ minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements from game studios across the globe: play.st/4aEMiwU
Tune in for 60+ minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements from game studios across the globe: play.st/4aEMiwU
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Pro Tip: The best way to enjoy these kind of shows is to go in with an open mind and realistic expectations.
- Don’t expect every reveal/announcement to be a megaton “moment”.
- Understand you aren’t the target audience for every single game.
- Don’t expect every reveal/announcement to be a megaton “moment”.
- Understand you aren’t the target audience for every single game.
Super Bowl drink of choice? Australian imported root beer.
February 8, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Super Bowl drink of choice? Australian imported root beer.
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the idea that making art is embarrassing if you don't do it well enough to make a career out of it is an objectively harmful and toxic brainworm.
An opinion I pretty firmly hold is that everyone should make a song, paint a painting, act in something, and write a book even if all of those things end up being objectively terrible
February 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
the idea that making art is embarrassing if you don't do it well enough to make a career out of it is an objectively harmful and toxic brainworm.
Absolutely *love* this article and think it touches on some very good points about remakes, expectations, and target audiences. Well worth diving into if you have a few minutes to spare!
Some thoughts on Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. I think it’s a neat approach for a remake to look at the original, read it as a kid’s game, and ask what it can do visually and mechanically to reinforce that. www.polygon.com/dragon-quest...
Not every game remake needs to grow up
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined isn't pretending to be something it's not
www.polygon.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Absolutely *love* this article and think it touches on some very good points about remakes, expectations, and target audiences. Well worth diving into if you have a few minutes to spare!
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Happy Nioh day to all those who celebrate!
Nioh 3 wasn't on my top 25 most anticipated games of 2026 list. Yet, I am beyond hyped to play it today.
What changed?
Simply, I played the Nioh 3 demo, and it blew me away.
My thoughts on it here.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/06/n...
Nioh 3 wasn't on my top 25 most anticipated games of 2026 list. Yet, I am beyond hyped to play it today.
What changed?
Simply, I played the Nioh 3 demo, and it blew me away.
My thoughts on it here.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/06/n...
Three Nioh 3 Demo Impressions From A Nioh Newbie
It wasn’t that long ago where I probably would have completely ignored the release of Nioh 3. I never played the first two games, and it has always taken a somewhat high bar for me to even tr…
bignerdgaming.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Happy Nioh day to all those who celebrate!
Nioh 3 wasn't on my top 25 most anticipated games of 2026 list. Yet, I am beyond hyped to play it today.
What changed?
Simply, I played the Nioh 3 demo, and it blew me away.
My thoughts on it here.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/06/n...
Nioh 3 wasn't on my top 25 most anticipated games of 2026 list. Yet, I am beyond hyped to play it today.
What changed?
Simply, I played the Nioh 3 demo, and it blew me away.
My thoughts on it here.
bignerdgaming.com/2026/02/06/n...
7th Film Watched in 2026 - 28 Years Later (2025)
I don’t know what to rate this, or if I even liked it. For every great instance of historic footage being contrasted with the modern life of this films hellscape, there’s a million awkward freeze frames, camera cuts, and zombie penises on the screen.
I don’t know what to rate this, or if I even liked it. For every great instance of historic footage being contrasted with the modern life of this films hellscape, there’s a million awkward freeze frames, camera cuts, and zombie penises on the screen.
February 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
7th Film Watched in 2026 - 28 Years Later (2025)
I don’t know what to rate this, or if I even liked it. For every great instance of historic footage being contrasted with the modern life of this films hellscape, there’s a million awkward freeze frames, camera cuts, and zombie penises on the screen.
I don’t know what to rate this, or if I even liked it. For every great instance of historic footage being contrasted with the modern life of this films hellscape, there’s a million awkward freeze frames, camera cuts, and zombie penises on the screen.
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my friends, here’s a reminder for the day:
NEVER apologize for your excitement over what you love. do not shrink yourself or hide your joy in fear of judgement. 💜💫
life is too short NOT to have fun and be silly!
NEVER apologize for your excitement over what you love. do not shrink yourself or hide your joy in fear of judgement. 💜💫
life is too short NOT to have fun and be silly!
February 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
my friends, here’s a reminder for the day:
NEVER apologize for your excitement over what you love. do not shrink yourself or hide your joy in fear of judgement. 💜💫
life is too short NOT to have fun and be silly!
NEVER apologize for your excitement over what you love. do not shrink yourself or hide your joy in fear of judgement. 💜💫
life is too short NOT to have fun and be silly!
About to have a (hopefully) awesome double feature tonight courtesy of the library! Been wanting to see both of these for a while now.
February 5, 2026 at 10:54 PM
About to have a (hopefully) awesome double feature tonight courtesy of the library! Been wanting to see both of these for a while now.
Pragmata just became one of my most anticipated games of the year after playing the demo!
The gunplay/hacking feels amazing, and the fact that doing them in unison feels instantly intuitive is worthy of applause.
The gunplay/hacking feels amazing, and the fact that doing them in unison feels instantly intuitive is worthy of applause.
February 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Pragmata just became one of my most anticipated games of the year after playing the demo!
The gunplay/hacking feels amazing, and the fact that doing them in unison feels instantly intuitive is worthy of applause.
The gunplay/hacking feels amazing, and the fact that doing them in unison feels instantly intuitive is worthy of applause.