Tales of the Backlog

Hello readers and welcome to this post which is all about my gaming backlog. This article has been written in response to the #LoveYourBacklog tag created by the fabulous Kim of Later Levels and Ellen of Livid Lightning. The aim of this is to get us to embrace our gaming backlogs rather than seeing them as a negative. From my point of view this isn’t difficult as I have never viewed the backlog as a chore, but rather a reminder that the future still has many wonders to reveal. Continue reading “Tales of the Backlog” →

February 18, 2019 12

A Top 5 – Halloween Style!

Happy Halloween readers, and welcome to this month’s Top 5! Just as we did last October 31st, Shoot the Rookie is doing a Halloween themed list for October, but this year we’re veering from the terrifying to the ridiculous and combining Halloween, Video Games and FASHION. Continue reading “A Top 5 – Halloween Style!” →

October 31, 2018 5

Question of the Month: The Game that Scared Me the Most

Happy October readers! It being October means that there is a new Question of the Month over at Later Levels, and this month’s has been set by the fabulous Megan from A Geeky Gal who is famous for completing the awesome ‘30 day anime challenge‘! Continue reading “Question of the Month: The Game that Scared Me the Most” →

October 26, 2018 7

Charming and Open Response: A Video Game Adaptation

Hello readers and welcome to my response post to a question set for me by Ian from the Adventure Rules blog as part of his marvellous community collaboration event – Charming and Open. Continue reading “Charming and Open Response: A Video Game Adaptation” →

October 19, 2018 6

Top 5 Final Bosses

Happy September readers and welcome to this month’s Top 5 which is all about final bosses! Continue reading “Top 5 Final Bosses” →

September 19, 2018 9

PS4 is in the House!

Hello readers. If you’ve been following Shoot the Rookie for a while you may know that there has been something missing from my life. A space to be filled. A void into which I could only stare sadly.

Yes, that’s right, I have been lacking a PS4…

…but no longer!

The space on my gaming shelf is now home to an adorable little PS4, and to mark this occasion I have written this celebratory post for your enjoyment. Continue reading “PS4 is in the House!” →

September 12, 2018 22

The Rookie Plays…The Sexy Brutale

Hello readers and welcome to the first edition of The Rookie Plays – a regular new slot here at Shoot the Rookie!

In this series I will be doing in-depth examinations of the games I’m playing right now in an attempt to add a more relevant and up-to-date feel to the blog *nods knowingly*.

In this, the inaugural edition, we are going to be delving into the glamorous but murky world of The Sexy Brutale. Continue reading “The Rookie Plays…The Sexy Brutale” →

September 4, 2018 10

Top 5: Sci-fi Video Games

Another month, another Top 5 here at Shoot the Rookie, and this month I wanted to take a look at my favourite genre – Science Fiction. So let’s go where (sorry about this) no one has gone before and take a look at my Top 5 Science Fiction Video Games. Sorry again. Continue reading “Top 5: Sci-fi Video Games” →

August 29, 2018 37