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The Saved Game

A weekly newsletter about video game nostalgia, new and old favorites, and finding ways to rekindle your love for why you played games in the first place!

My Adventures in Dragon Quest XI: The Grand Reawakening and Final Battle

My Adventures in Dragon Quest XI: The Calamity of Erdrea

A Cup of Joe Blog | The National Video Game Museum

Game Save #11 | The Nintendo and Sony MSF-1 Prototype, Sony and Dynamic Pricing, Community Spotlight, and More!

A Cup of Joe Blog | Balance in Life with Writing

My Adventures in Dragon Quest XI: The Start of an Epic Quest

A Collaborative Article on Video Game Nostalgia and Inspiration

A Cup of Joe Blog | Longevity of Substack, Cooking, and Games

Game Save #10 | Dispatch Release on the Switch, 8BitDo Controller Review, Community Spotlight, and More!

Fallout 4 | My Top Three Horror Locations in the Commonwealth

A Cup of Joe Blog | Random Thoughts, Organization, Recent Games

Game Save #09 | Tomodachi Direct, Fable on PlayStation, VR Metaverse Reset, & Community Spotlight

Does the Quirky World of Katamari Damacy Still Hold Up?

A Cup of Joe Blog | Time to Get Healthy

Game Save #08 | Dispatch on the Switch, Fallout Countdown Timer, Dragon Quest VII Demo, & Community Spotlight

A Cup of Joe Blog | Reflecting at an Outlet Mall, Fallout Cookies, Recent Pickups, and More!

The Saved Game | Thank You for Everything After 6 Months, and... What's Next for 2026?

A Cup of Joe Blog | The Nation's Tallest Tree, Holiday Time Glee, and More!

A Cup of Joe Blog | Scandinavian Shop, Toriyama Gift Shopping, Game Awards, and Detroit: Become Human

The Thrills and Heartfelt Memories of RollerCoaster Tycoon

A Cup of Joe Blog | Time to Chat about AI

Game Save #07 | Golden Joystick Awards, RAM Prices, Dispatch Success,& Community Spotlight

A Cup of Joe Blog | Thanksgiving Follow-up, Final Pickup for Black Friday Sales, and a Fallout... Cookbook!?

A Cup of Joe Blog | A Trip to the Zoo, Black Friday Games Sales, and Thanksgiving

Dark Souls | A Brutal Introduction to Death

A Cup of Joe | An Introduction to a New Blog and Some Thoughts

Game Save #06 | Removed Content from Fallout 4, Game Ownership, & Community Spotlight

Reflecting on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The PlayStation 2 | Over 20 Years Later, is the PS2 the Best Console Ever?

Game Save #05 | AI First Publisher, Fallout Day Showcase Troubles, Ko-fi Shoutout, & Community Spotlight

Fallout 4 | The Strangely Wholesome and Much-Needed Character of Piper Wright

Finding Redemption in The Outer Worlds

Game Save #04 | Sony Phasing Out PS4 Games, AI-Generated Games, Indie Game Blog, & Community Spotlight

Game Boy Advance | Immersive New Worlds in a Perfect, Pocket-Sized Handheld

Game Save #03 | The Largest Game Launch Ever, Kart Games Catching Up, A Cozy Blog, & Community Spotlight

Fallout 4 | The Cozy Experiences of Post-War Settlement Building

Bramble: The Mountain King | Whimsical Fairy Tales Fused with Moments of Terror

Game Save #02 | Recent Gaming News, 8BitDo Review, Hello Games, & Community Spotlight

Shovel Knight Retrospective | Digging into a Retro-Inspired Classic & The Power of Gaming Content

Game Save #01 | New Series Introduction, Insights, Community

Sent to the Frontline: A Return to Classic Medal of Honor

Fallout 4 | A Trip Back in Time to Explore the Commonwealth

Dragon's Crown | An Unforgettable Autumn Adventure on the PlayStation Vita

The Relaxing Pace of N.GEN Racing

The Impact and Power of Music in Video Games

How No Man’s Sky Helped Me Escape

Dark Souls II | Beauty Amid the Chaos

Discovering Dragon Quest VIII | A Beautiful Surprise, 20 Years in the Making

The Saved Game | Upcoming Gaming Newsletter