Matt Donahue
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Matt Donahue

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EA Sports College Football 27 is a leap forward in gameplay and features, particularly in Dynasty Mode. It just feels like someone missed a block downfield, which kept this big play from being explosive.

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·July 10, 2026
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Anno 117: Pax Romana is a remarkably expansive game that I can sit and play for hours, even with its little notifications telling me to take a break. This is one of the best games I've played all year. There is a great deal of depth and customization that really...

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·November 10, 2025
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Surviving Mars: Relaunched is a must-play for any city-builder fan. There is plenty of depth and creativity from collecting resources to building and managing your colony to full-on terraforming a planet.

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·November 7, 2025
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Europa Universalis 5 is a fantastic addition to the franchise that will likely only improve over time as bugs and UI issues are addressed. There are so many different possibilities for replayability, not only from the selection of nations, but even playing the same nation over again will result in...

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·October 31, 2025
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EA Sports College Football 26 is a step forward in the right direction and builds really well from where CFB 25 left off. There are plenty of quality of life additions from menus and UI to even more sliders and options for players for the various game modes.

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·July 15, 2025
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Age of Wonders 4: Eldritch Realms is a great start to a new year for the game—and celebrating the franchise’s 25th anniversary… Eldritch Realms really is a game-changer.

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·January 24, 2025
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Cities Skylines 2 is a worthy successor to the long standing original city builder

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·October 19, 2023
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This game is made for Star Trek fans through and through. From the well-crafted story elements to the small random easter egg events, there is something for those with various entry points into the fandom.

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·October 12, 2023
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If you love playing Age of Wonders 4 and are looking to try a new way to forge empires, or you just really like dragons, then the Dragon Dawn content pack is worth it.

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·June 20, 2023
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Age of Wonders 4 is a fantastic entry in the Age of Wonders series, giving players freedom and choice. The game is so full of customization that it gives unlimited possibilities that no two games will ever be the same, nor would anyone want them to be.

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·April 27, 2023
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Victoria 3 is a game that requires patience and homework, but once you get the hang of things can be tons of fun. The game offers so much variety both in terms of ways to play and succeed along with unique challenges in the array of nations to choose from...

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·November 2, 2022
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Per Aspera is a unique planetary simulation game that brings a narrative, exploration, and even combat to the genre. There is plenty to do with tons to build in Per Aspera as you get to experience terraforming and colonizing Mars that is based on real-life science. I really enjoyed this...

But Why ThoBut Why Tho·December 7, 2020
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