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History, sci-fi, technology, cooking, writing and playing games are things I enjoy very much. I'm always keen to try different genres of games and discover all the gems out there.

Oh and the name doesn't mean anything but coincidentally could be pronounced as "Buttery" which suits me just fine.

Dungeon crawler, Ebony Spire: Heresy, will be getting an anniversary update next month

By BTRE, Sep 28, 2018

A recent post by the developer has detailed plans going forward for the title and there’s big changes incoming.

BATTLETECH gets an opt-in Linux beta on Steam

By BTRE, Sep 27, 2018

Harebrained Schemes have made good on their promise to have a Linux beta for their tactical ‘Mech combat game. It works well with a few caveats.

A journey through friendship - some thoughts on The Gardens Between

By BTRE, Sep 26, 2018

The visually striking single player adventure with puzzle elements touches on the fleeting nature of time and the bonds between friends. I gave it a go and found a compelling experience.

Surviving Mars has released its “Sagan” update, adds a few new interesting features

By BTRE, Sep 26, 2018

If you've been looking for an excuse to colonize the Red Planet again, these latest changes to the strategy title adds challenges and some quality-of-life improvements.

Timespinner, a polished and fun metroidvania, is now available

By BTRE, Sep 25, 2018

Traveling back and forth in time is seldom easy and often carries risks. I braved the odds and have thoughts to share about this new metroidvania.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire - Seeker, Slayer, Survivor is now out, some thoughts on the brawling

By BTRE, Sep 25, 2018

The latest DLC for the engaging RPG, Pillars of Eternity II, sees you thrust into bloody arena combat. I spent some time overcoming the trials and have some thoughts to share.

War Thunder’s “The Valkyries” update is now live, adding helicopters

By BTRE, Sep 19, 2018

The vehicular combat MMO has released its 1.81 update which brings a number of goodies for players, including several helicopters that are available for testing.

Timespinner, a metroidvania featuring time travel, is set to be released September 25th

By BTRE, Sep 12, 2018

Fans of metroidvanias will be getting a new game to sink their teeth into soon enough. A new trailer shows off what you can expect from the story and gameplay.

Europa Universalis IV: Dharma is now available, some thoughts

By BTRE, Sep 6, 2018

The latest EU IV DLC focuses on South Asia and comes alongside a significant patch. I fought with elephants, braved the monsoons and have a few thoughts to share about the experience.

Cosmic Star Heroine has a Linux version in beta

By BTRE, Sep 1, 2018

The RPG title has finally gone forward with its promised Linux support and now has an opt-in beta on Steam. I've had the chance to play a little and have enjoyed what I have seen.

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Beast of Winter is now available, some thoughts

By BTRE, Aug 2, 2018

The first batch of paid content for the sprawling RPG title has landed today. I had the opportunity to experience the new content in the Deadfire and have a few thoughts to share about the experience.

Rogue Legacy gets a five-year anniversary update

By BTRE, Jul 25, 2018

The charming platformer where you play heroes across the generations has gotten its first update in years. There’s a few changes that may make it worth revisiting the title.

Sailing the ocean blue and dealing with pirates, some thoughts on The Caribbean Sail

By BTRE, Jul 22, 2018

Sometimes all you need is a tall ship and a star to steer her by. The Caribbean Sail is a quirky take on the height of the Age of Sail. I spent my time reliving some of that bygone era and have some thoughts to share about the experience.

Card-based strategy game Faeria gets massive “2.0” update, moves away from a F2P model

By BTRE, Jul 22, 2018

The rather engaging card battling game has recently gotten a massive new update that changes up the game significantly. Most importantly, the title is no longer free-to-play with new players having to buy into the experience.

Bomber Crew, the action-filled bomber sim, has gotten quite a few new features recently

By BTRE, Jul 22, 2018

In a big update earlier this month, Bomber Crew has gotten a lot of spit and polish, making winning the war a smoother experience.

Northgard introduces the Clan of the Snake in a new DLC

By BTRE, Jul 21, 2018

Thriving in the harsh northern lands in Northgard isn’t particularly easy and the new Snake Clan faction adds a few twists to the enjoyable Viking experience. An update that released alongside the DLC also adds several bells and whistles to all players for free.