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This is where I let loose and share things that are miscellaneous or more casual posts than most. There’s a lot in here now, since I’ve been cleaning up my archives!

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Xbox Game Pass Is a Casual Gamer’s Paradise

Posted on by Dave Pizza
I’m not attempting to upsell you the service–although I’d certainly take credit, simply because it’s truly one of the best gaming services out there and sells itself. You need Game Pass if you play major game titles or even indies, it’s just a must to keep up. You can play day-one releases as well as past releases from Bethesda, EA, as well as tons of mid-tier indies. The setup is easy so I’ll just make a quick reference here if you’re wishing to try it out. Xbox Game Pass is a service from Microsoft’s Xbox that makes available 100+ video… Read the rest

Why I Intentionally Slow my Game Download Speed

Posted on by Dave Pizza
In this tutorial, I’ll quickly explain how to throttle bandwidth in popular apps like Google Chrome, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. Most folks just want to download games and videos as fast as possible. However, if you are on a network that contains home devices, background apps, streaming services, and multiple people, this can slow everything down. I’ll share a few quick tricks to throttling bandwidth using a few settings in your Google Chrome browser and Steam app that will help fix this. I’ll also highlight some popular clients like Xbox Game Pass that also have bandwidth throttling features. Throttle… Read the rest

Nintendo Screenshot Transfer Guide For Those Who Want to Know

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Most devices with USB capability have almost complicit plug-and-play, the Nintendo Switch mostly does too–almost. In this brief tutorial, I’ll tell you how to transfer switch screenshots via USB with no problems. This includes videos captured onto the Switch as well. Let’s get started. The ability to transfer screenshots from the Nintendo Switch can be ironically confusing with all the support for social media the console has. There are a lot of content creators out there, and when it comes to finding media, this is one reason these Switch screenshots can be almost crucial. Note: I have learned that if… Read the rest

Why Are Indie Games Popular Now? – The Truth

Posted on by Dave Pizza
First of all, indie games are my favorite “genre.” I think this is an important cultural phenomenon–and also a fun one–but for argument, let’s scrutinize it. So, indie games usually have fewer details, less polished graphics, and are often focused on the simpler things, so why are indie games popular now? And additionally, I might even ask, are they? I’ve been playing and writing about indie games for a couple of years now and I have seen so many genres and concepts that make the games I used to play seem unnecessarily photorealistic and expensive. Knowing what goes into game… Read the rest

That Time I Binged a Bunch of Indies on YouTube

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Ah, so many new ways of doing things here at Mr. Dave Games. I think probably the most notable change has been the expansion of my YouTube operations. I’ve covered a whole 18 new indie games this month, including one switch game (Vesper.) If you think this is a lot, wait until next month, when things are going to get very serious. I’ve also uploaded three new tutorials to my channel, which are doing great. Woo hoo! Okay, yes, YouTubing showcases has allowed me to cover more content, but this blog is just as important and as I pursue new… Read the rest

How to Find Free Games on Steam

Posted on by Dave Pizza
This is a tutorial on how to find and download free games on Steam. If you’re familiar with the Steam client store or website, you might know the layout can be incredibly open-ended. I use it every day, and it is one of my most useful resources. This allows for some exploration of methods to filter new games posted. Steam is considered one of the most essential clients for finding new game releases for digital download on PC. It is home to tens of thousands of retail, but also free, games. This isn’t a terribly complicated process, however, for the… Read the rest

Mobile Games at the Beach

Posted on by Dave Pizza
This is a personal story that I just felt like posting.I highly encourage you to occasionally take a trip to reality. Leave your game inventory behind and enjoy the mana potions of life. I don’t know why I’m writing this. It’s sort of out of place. But if I deleted it, I’d be a hypocrite. And I feel the need to explain why I’ve been missing for the past month If you’ve ever felt cool sand between your toes or watched moonrise on the beach, there’s something unequivocally enticing about the ocean. I’d like to reflect on a trip I… Read the rest

Ninja Turtles Funko T-Shirt and Ghostbusters DVD

Posted on by Dave Pizza
I read in the news that shipping bottlenecks are extremely disruptive this year. It’s like every time we get some new way to make things faster, the system gets flooded by shoppers. I wondered even if I should order anything at all. In the process of doing some gift shopping, however, I saw I could get some more stuff for free shipping. So, I picked up this Funko Pop Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cardboard turtle van packaged t-shirt. And because they had it, I grabbed a DVD of the original Ghostbusters film DVD for $5! I don’t do many unboxings… Read the rest

The Truth About Writing Characters You Love

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Writing characters to seem real is essentially the sport of writing in a nutshell. Yet whether you are writing a book, engaging in some tabletop roleplaying, or creating a homunculus in your basement, there are some strategies. In fact, the title of this article was inspired by a very famous author I saw on television talking about how little time he spent developing story parts that it all actually sounded kind of–well–easy. The irony of character creation is most people have built into them everything needed to assess the realness of others in the real world. But what you might… Read the rest

The Ultimate Truth on World Building

Posted on by Dave Pizza
This article is a how-to on world building in writing. This article is equally accessible to creative writers, visual novel devs, and game devs. The devs are, of course, in the worldbuilding phase, but perhaps there is even another application I’ve overlooked, screenplay writing maybe. If you don’t even know what I’m talking about? Don’t worry! This is a general concept here. So, with that, let’s get you started. “Guys, where ARE we?” –Charlie, LOST When you start a new story, you need to write a little bit of it before you can figure out where it is or what… Read the rest

Beautiful Halloween Games For Your Darkened Heart TOP LIST

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Spooky Station, Fifo’s Night, Haunt the House, Pumpkin Jack, and Monster League. Spooky Station is actually 9 games too, I was boggling over what games to include, but I ultimately realized: how about everything? Let’s go! Fifo’s Night is some major deep cuttage, which we love here. And some recent covered games too! Are you ready for this frightful/thoughtful indie Halloween game list? Anything could happen… Hit it! 1. Spooky Station: A Collection of Halloween Games Spooky Station is an indie Halloween game collection. It has 9 mini-games altogether, the origin of which seems to be a mystery to me,… Read the rest

How to Write Game Reviews

Posted on by Dave Pizza
So you want to know how to write game reviews? As I glide through a tremendous Steam list full of unique reviews, it’s actually pretty awesome that gamers are getting involved and writing thoughtful reviews even though some are, not inaccurately, candid. Praising reviews and critical reviews both serve a purpose. Even a 5-word sentence that reads something like “Just spins me around infinitely” is actually helpful, because if the game costs $20, you might have a point. But let me tell you how, for me, nice reviews are still the best review. I don’t want to teach a gaming… Read the rest

Space Games & Casual Blog Stuff 🍕

Posted on by Dave Pizza
When I first started blogging in a format similar to this, it was probably a decade ago on a very short-lived Blogspot that I abandoned after the purpose it served was fulfilled. I really wanted to start this specific blog to rekindle that sensation, the writing part that is. I’ve figured out that I can write about games nonstop and if I really want people to read more, it’s not that hard. At some point, I might try to even advertise outside of social media, if it seems the right thing too. You guys have been so awesome in helping… Read the rest

The Character Creator is a Free Tool For World Building

Posted on by Dave Pizza
I talked earlier today about using character creators for game creation, particularly for a visual novel. I went on a hunt, first on Itch.IO, but then on Google. It took me less than a minute to find a free 2D character creator to work as a visual novel character maker. Here is a video of it in use. I trimmed the video so you didn’t have to do a click-play to a full Monty scenario. Check it out though, I was able to customize clothing, facial features, facial expressions, and body types. Here’s the video link: Character Creator, A Visual… Read the rest

PizzaPost: Wait, Another? Game: Kraft and Slash 🍕

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Here’s quick gameplay of Kraft And Slash from Purejam Games on Itch.IO. Link: https://purejamgames.itch.io/kraft-slashThis post’s game is called Kraft & Slash. An in-browser game with a cute crafty aesthetic, decent tune, and solid gameplay. Not sure the motivation behind Kraft & Slash, but it appears it’s done its job in the look good feel good, please distract me into playing vibe. I am fond of this style because it reminds me of crafting field trips I used to take when I lived in the PNW. This would fit right in at a local artist shop or something of that nature.… Read the rest

City of Heroes is The Best MMORPG That’s Now Defunct

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Well, quick FYI, City of Heroes hasn’t had a live official server in years. There was never anything wrong with it. I’m not really sure why they even shut it down, many people today still would like to play it. But I guess they just felt it was dated or didn’t make money, or they just didn’t want to produce content for it anymore. I don’t know, but I would love to step foot in Paragon City once again. What was it? City of Heroes was an MMO that simulated player life as a superhero that you could play with… Read the rest

8 FREE Indie Android Games Reviewed 2/11/2021

Posted on by Dave Pizza
I cleaned this article up, and it’s a lot more consistent with everything else here now. I’ve been sifting through back logs like Gandalf the Grey in Minas Tirith. I’ve got some great new resources for keeping my eye on the Android app market now. I’m not here to be stingy, so if you want to know what it is, check out this awesome aggregator: appagg.com. It will change your world, if you’re a nut-job like me and catalogue Android games. Anyway! PlayStore can occasionally be a bit heavy on the monetizing. But once in a while there is a… Read the rest

5 Cool Indie Switch Games in 2021

Posted on by Dave Pizza
I’ve been meditating on a few game on my Switch that I simply didn’t have a lot to say about but that I enjoyed playing. I recorded some gameplay and present it to you here with some short thoughts on some good, even popular, but fully engrossing with no absolution for full-length articles. So, as you my guess, you’re in for a treat. (P.S. The numerical order of the games has no significance other than organization.) 1. Part-Time UFO I love this game. I don’t know how they managed to make a game about a UFO with a claw so… Read the rest

80 Days, Ordia, and Eloh: Visually Brilliant Android Games

Posted on by Dave Pizza
This is a short list I made ages ago when I first started. The formatting is kinda all over the place, but some chipper descriptions of some good Android games I was playing at the time. 1. 80 Days https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inkle.eightydays&hl=en_US&gl=US Bon, voyage! Based on the classic Jules Verne story Around the World in 80 Days, is a text-based adventure with your favorite friends Phileas Fogg and Passepartout. Jules Verne is a classic French Victorian romantic author of the late 19th century. He wrote books like Journey to the Center of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and one… Read the rest

NES Nostalgia: Games From My Youth

Posted on by Dave Pizza
I wanted to call this “NES Games That Influenced Me” or something like that. Honestly though, I can’t totally remember WHY I remember these games, only that they evoke some mood or emotion when I play them. I guess you could call it nostalgia. Yeah, that’s probably it. The main reason for this is I wanted to try writing about something I haven’t tried. So here we go, six games I played when I was younger and what I can tell you about their place for Mr. Dave Pizza in the elusive 80’s and early 90’s. Note, I did not… Read the rest

Android Games I Found Out About on Twitter!

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Alright, people, it’s time to adore some Free Android games. I suppose I should have anticipated this but I’ve had a good chunk of people on Twitter asking if I’d check out their game. Some just have it linked on their profile so that works too. So, I wanted to not be a flake though and check some out. Here are some Android games (also known as Google Play) from the people, cats, and mechanoids of Twitter. I’ll list Google and Twitter pages for each game. Enjoy. Android Game: Slime Diet Saga Okay, actually I hunted this one down with… Read the rest

More Premium Android Games on Google Play Pass

Posted on by Dave Pizza
Happy new year! Oh wait, did I do that already? No worries, because it is still NEW, and I’ve got some NEWLY tested premium Android games. I recently signed up for a trial on Google Play Pass because I was downloading copious amounts of Play Store games for this series. I gotta say it’s kinda worth it. I’m not sponsored to mention Play Pass or anything, but if you like android games, it will change your life. Plus you get a two-month free trial. You get access to premium games and it eliminates ads on quite a few games. It’s… Read the rest

2020, Goodbye, and Thanks for my Gaming Hermitage

Posted on by Dave Pizza
What the delightful year 2020 was. I really can’t say enough for the levels of complexity and hardworking teamwork my community and the world have taken upon themselves to uphold themselves to the safety of their fellow man and the restoration of peace and order to a situation uncouth. That streamed from my hands like a biting witful shark attack but I actually kind of mean it in a wobbly but sincere way. It’s been bad, I know, real bad, but not all bad, just a little more bad and covering a broader spectrum of things to care about. I’ve… Read the rest