Happy Thursday, friends. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is your favorite instance of hand-to-hand or melee combat in a game that does not emphasize this mechanic? Perhaps a largely non-violent affair where the player character is forced to engage in fisticuffs at some point or an action game in which the player character otherwise uses guns, magic, or some other manner of projectile combat. Let’s cast a wide net, shall we?

Please join me tomorrow for a look at the history of the Clock Tower series in Franchise Festival. The article and discussion go live at 9:00 AM EST on October 25.