Danika Harrod

Destiny 2

'Warmind' Brings the Beauty of Mars to Center Stage

The story in the new ‘Destiny 2’ expansion left me wanting more, but the new setting might be the series' best.
Danika Harrod
5.11.18
Destiny 2

The New 'Destiny 2' Expansion Doesn't Fix The Game's Shoddy Storytelling

In ‘Warmind,’ the new ‘Destiny 2’ expansion, you enter the final part of the story with no idea who or what you’re up against.
Danika Harrod
5.9.18
Warhammer

'Warhammer: Vermintide 2' Makes Me Feel Like an Important Part of a Team

I’ve historically been a follower in online multiplayer games, but with 'Vermintide 2,' I’m finally pulling my weight.
Danika Harrod
3.9.18
Bayonetta 2

Why the Hell Did I Wait So Long to Play 'Bayonetta 2'?

Thank you Switch for my life.
Danika Harrod
2.23.18
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'Monster Hunter: World' Is Making Me Better at Video Games

Testing out different weapons and worrying about item management has never been my strong suit, but ‘Monster Hunter: World’ is helping me get better.
Danika Harrod
2.9.18
YAKUZA

Some Thoughts on Several Hours With The Very Good Crime Boys of 'Yakuza 6'

'Yakuza 6: The Song of Life' is jam packed with fun fights, incredible dialogue, and lots of dad Kiryu.
Danika Harrod
2.8.18
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Sometimes, Bad Guys Don't Need the Extra Push to Make You Hate Them

The enemies in ‘Iconoclasts’ are hate-worthy alright, but how much is too much?
Danika Harrod
2.2.18
YAKUZA

2017's Greatest Gift Was a Very Cute Yakuza Twitter Account

yakuzasoftbot takes Yakuza screencaps and beautifies them with filters, blushing stickers, sparkles and more.
Danika Harrod
1.2.18
The Pantheon of Games

Danika Harrod's Top 10 Games of 2017

Sometimes laughing, crying, and singing karaoke with your sworn brother are the best medicine for a terrible year.
Danika Harrod
12.28.17
Features

Baths' New Album Is a Warm Fantasy World

The Los Angeles producer/songwriter came out of a period of darkness to make one of the year's warmest, most inviting records.
Danika Harrod
11.17.17
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'Destiny 2' Is Better with Friends

Despite having the option to play the story campaign and the rest of the game alone, I’d much rather do it with friends.
Danika Harrod
9.15.17
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Has There Ever Been an Ending So Satisfying You Feel Complete Closure?

I finally finished 'Black Sails' last night and the ending was perfect.
Danika Harrod
8.11.17
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