Jason Parker (ragachak)
It all began in 1986; I begged, groveled and pleaded for a Nintendo Entertainment System. I was fortunate enough to acquire one but that sealed my fate forever. In the fourth grade I was handed “Nintendo Power” and I said even then, “This is what I want to do” and so here I am! My focus leans more towards MOBAs and MMORPGs, though my article list is incredibly varied, including card games, Diablo clones, and World War II simulators. Favorite games include: EarthBound, Final Fantasy IV, Dragon Quest III, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire. I have been actively gaming on consoles since 1986, starting with Nintendo, and currently I hold more Sony consoles than anything; though I am also an active PC gamer on Steam, League of Legends, World of Warcraft, and just about anything else I can get my hands on. More than anything I crave a well-crafted story, and as a writer and gamer it is my primary concern. My forte’ appears to be Alpha/Beta tests and sneak previews of games that are getting a relaunch, taking a good look at the changes that are forthcoming; I also have peered at my fair share of expansions to evaluate how far they have come from the original product. My goal is to offer as much of an unbiased opinion that I possibly can, and to word my reviews in such a way that everyone can come away from it with knowledge, whether they are a gamer or not.
Jason's Latest Articles, Editorials, and Contributions
- Dragon Quest XI S: 2D Mode Review
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) Caution: There are likely spoilers. You have been warned. Editor's Note: Please note, this is not a full review of Dragon…
- Metal Trainer - Ro Panuganti - Music Review
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) Not all metal, regardless of genre has to sound grim, depressing and dark. Trust me, I'm a metal connoisseur. Today's recommended…
- Dragon Quest I-III - Nintendo Switch Remake Review
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) [caption id="attachment_290591" align="alignnone" width="960"] It all began here.[/caption] When Dragon Quest I-III was announced, initially it was a Japan-only announcement. This reveal took…
- Re:Legend Early Access Thoughts
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) Re:Legend is a gorgeous, massive undertaking. It's still in Early Access and has a lot of promise. It’s trying to do…
- Gears 5 Review (Xbox One)
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) With the Gears series, you know exactly what you’re getting: a gritty, depressing story, absolute bucketloads of violence and gore, and…
- Fit For a King Review - Marry Anyone, Execute Anyone!
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) [caption id="attachment_290351" align="alignnone" width="1920"] Yes, give me your "wealth".[/caption] Though a child of the 80s, I missed out on the Golden…
- Ragachak's Favorite Horror-themed Games
- I by Jason Parker (Ragachak) You might not approve of this list, but it's mine, so we're doing it my way, and that's just the way…
- Torchlight II - Nintendo Switch Review
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) One of my favorite ways to play Action-RPGs is with a controller. The characters only need a few moves, so it’s…
- Ashes of Oahu Review (PC)
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) I often find myself overwhelmed in open-world/sandbox games. There is always a colossal amount to do, and it's exhausting to think…
- Resurrection of the Night: Alucard's Elegy - Music Review
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) Castlevania is a legendary franchise and forever changed the platforming genre with its unique brand of challenge and a bit of…
- Pagan Online Review (PC)
- By Jason Parker (Ragachak) I love Action RPGs -- Grim Dawn and Diablo 2 are some of the most fun I've had in a hack…
- Ragachak's Least-Favorite RPG Remakes
- by Jason Parker (Ragachak) We are living in the era of the HD Remake/Remasters. So many games from my youth are coming back, and quite…