Author: David Dijkhuis
David's been an avid gamer from a young age, who loves to fill up his free time with all kinds of games. Over the years, he's developed a similar passion for writing, which he mostly gains during his studies. By writing about games, he can bring two of his great passions together.
Our Dream Announcements | KeenGamer Podcast #145
What would make an announcement show truly legendary? Alex, David, and Devon duke it out in this heated episode of the KeenGamer Podcast, which escalates into a full-on battle of ideas. This, is loads of news and games to look forward to an...
Tears of the Kingdom | Jonsau Shrine Guide
Read where to find the tricky Jonsau Shrine shrine, how to master its gimmicky challenges, find the hidden chest, and obtain the Goddess' Blessing within in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guide. It's all about Zelda physics this ...
V Rising’s New Secrets of Gloomrot Update Offers a Major Content Expansion
V Rising, the indie vampire survival game that topped the Steam charts last year, has received its first major content expansion - The Secrets of Gloomrot. This free update massively expands creative freedom, adds loads of new items and add...
Tears of the Kingdom | Sahirow Shrine Guide
Read where to find the cool Sahirow Shrine shrine, how to dodge the increasingly tricky lasers, find the hidden chest and ultimately receive the Goddess' Blessing within in this The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom guide. This shrine w...
Hearts of Iron IV Guide: France Made Easy (2023)
France's combat strength in the Second World War may have a poor reputation, but with this Hearts of Iron IV guide, you will turn France into the uncontested hegemon of Europe. If you play your cards right, you can overcome its weaknesses a...
IPs That Should Be Video Games | KeenGamer Podcast #144
Which IPs are long overdue for a video game adaptation? Alex and Devon dive deep into this question, resulting in numerous unique takes on a whole range of intellectual properties - from the most niche of series to widely beloved shows. Thi...
Our Favorite Video Game Soundtracks | KeenGamer Podcast #143
Which video games have the best soundtracks? Continuing from where they left off in the previous episode, Alex and David share what makes a great soundtrack, and which games ultimately stole their hearts with their majestic melodies. This, ...
Victoria 3 Beginner’s Guide
In this Victoria 3 Beginner's Guide, you'll read all about how to set up an economy, start industrializing, and get your country on track to where you want it to be. The many mechanisms on the game can be overwhelming, but with the foundati...
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog Review: Actually Real, and Actually Inspired
SEGA delivered with this year's April Fools. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is an inspired take on the franchise, refreshing it with a fun murder mystery point-and-click whodunnit adventure. The game offers an engaging adventure that's pe...
Games That Deserve Remakes | KeenGamer Podcast #142
Which video games are long overdue for remakes? In this episode of the KeenGamer podcast, Alex and David ride the nostalgia train as they speculate reliving some golden oldies as glorious new experiences. Why is F-Zero overdue for a comebac...
Video Game Conspiracy Theories | KeenGamer Podcast #141
What do video games really hide from us? How many layers can be peeled back, before we arrive at the truth? In this episode of the KeenGamer podcast, Alex and David dive into their favorite, most brain-teasing video game conspiracies. What'...
Ranking Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Courses Wave 4
The Mario Kart 8 Booster Courses keep on coming! But can they keep trending up, too? While the first half finished with a bang, can the second half of the tracks start with one? Let's take a look at the 8 fresh courses that make up this wav...
Our Favorite Pokémon | KeenGamer Podcast #140
Welcome to KeenGamer's Pokémon-themed podcast! Alex and David revive the art of KeenGamer Podcasting based on last week's Pokémon Presents. What's the deal with Pokémon Sleep? What are our thoughts on the announced DLC for Pokémon Scarlet a...
EU4 Guide: How Does Economic Base Work?
Find out how the economic base works in this EU4 guide when you need it, how to improve it, and above all, if improving it is even really worth it. Economic base is a bit of a hidden, but powerful modifier in Europa Universalis 4. It influe...
Overwatch 2 Guide: How to Play Junker Queen
Learn how to play Junker Queen, the great berserker tank hero, in this Overwatch 2 guide. Get the most out of her abilities to unleash an unrelenting frontal assault onto your enemies, and send them packing! Junker Queen is like a crowbar. ...
Pokémon Presents February 2023: All Announcements
The recent Pokémon Presents was one of updates, events, surprising re-reveals, and a much anticipated DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Here is a brief overview of everything that was announced during the latest Pokémon Presents. As is tr...
How to Unlock Ramattra in Overwatch 2 – Season 3
In this guide, you can read exactly how you can unlock Ramattra in Overwatch 2, where you can check your progress, and what you can do to make the progress as quick as possible. As with previous heroes, Activision-Blizzard made it much easi...
Clunky Hero Review – Just Too Clunky (PC)
Clunky Hero isn’t one for the ages. Although it is an okay choice if you’re ever in the mood for a Platformer Metroidvania, the game’s abundant frustrations, minimal immersion, and lackluster effort to engage the player make the game pale i...
HOI4 Guide: Ethiopia Made Easy
Despite its tough start, you can easily turn Ethiopia into an African powerhouse in Hearts of Iron IV. Ethiopia is technologically backward, at war with a great power, and suffering from huge penalties. However, this HOI4 guide can help you...
The Best Pokémon You Can Catch Early in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
In this guide, you can read how you can catch a great Pokémon team in Scarlet and Violet early on, right from the get-go. A good start is half the job done! Avoid constant adjusting and re-balancing by picking up a few great encounters befo...
Ranking Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Courses Wave 3
The Mario Kart 8 DLCs are trending up. After a decent first wave and a great second wave, can Nintendo finish off the first half of the Booster Course Pass with a fantastic one? With some big names and some surprising newcomers, let’s rank ...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Guide: How to Check and Raise Friendship
In this Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Guide, you'll read all about friendship. It's an elusive stat that can influence move power, survivability in battle, and most importantly, evolution. The stat can be tricky to measure and influence. Find ...
Overwatch 2 Guide: How to Play Zarya
In this Overwatch 2 guide for Zarya, you'll learn how to be strong together! Read all about her abilities and wreak havoc at maximum charge. Few heroes rely on teamwork as much as her, but pull it off and you'll be a force of devastation. ...
Overwatch 2 Guide: How to Play Symmetra
In this Overwatch 2 Symmetra guide, you'll learn how to shape order from chaos! With her colossal damage output from all sides, a level-headed Symmetra can slice through an enemy team like it's nothing. Read all about her abilities and bend...
Overwatch 2 Guide: How to Play Pharah
In this Overwatch 2 Pharah guide, you'll learn everything you need to know to rule justice down on your foes! Mobile yet fragile, there are complex tactics hiding behind Pharah's simple move set. Read all about her arsenal and the proper st...
Stardew Valley Cooking Guide: How to make all Recipes (Winter / Year-Round)
It's winter - so no farming, no crops for cooking, nothing. But don't worry, this guide throws in all the dishes you can make regardless of season, too. In this finale of a series of complete cooking guides in Stardew Valley, you can read a...
Stardew Valley Cooking Guide: How to make all Recipes (Fall)
Welcome back again, Gourmet Chef in the making! This is part 3 of a series of complete cooking guides in Stardew Valley. Are you wondering how to get the recipe for that one dish, how you can make it, and where you can get the ingredients? ...
Stardew Valley Cooking Guide: How to Make All Recipes (Summer)
Welcome back, aspiring Gourmet Chef, to part 2 of a series of guides on cooking! In this series, you'll discover everything there is to know about cooking in Stardew Valley. How you get a dish, which ingredients you need, who likes it, and ...
Stardew Valley Cooking Guide: How to Make All Recipes (Spring)
Welcome, aspiring Gourmet Chef! This is part 1 of a series of guides with all the ins of cooking the many recipes of Stardew Valley. In this part, you'll find everything you need for the season of nature's awakening - spring! There’s ...
Ranking Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Courses Wave 2
Like in the first wave, the second wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC has some incredible tracks to boast. From faithful remakes to wild takes on classic tracks, there is some nice variety to accommodate the many different tastes of the Ma...
Stolen Realm Preview: Hexagonal Havoc
I'm the kind of person who gets lost quickly. Lots of characters, lots of attacks, lots of stats, you name it. When I wreak havoc, I crave clarity on what my fighters are really worth. In Stolen Realm, you can venture on a tactical adventur...
V Rising Guide: Lidia the Chaos Archer
Although there are a lot of spells worth earning in V Rising, few stand out as much as the magnificent Chaos Volley. It's a superb range attack that will carry you in the mid-game. To use this great spell though, you need to defeat a certai...
V Rising Guide: Tristan the Vampire Hunter
The world of V Rising features plenty of threats. However, few are as dedicated to ending your vampiric existence specifically as Tristan the Vampire Hunter. This man will stop at nothing to see you, and all other vampires with you, elimina...
V Rising Guide: Terah the Geomancer
It's almost a shame vampires can't admire their beautiful decoration in daylight. With gothic architecture, tasteful tiling, and gemstones everywhere, it's hard not to make a keep beautiful. To use pretty gems, you need to defeat a certain ...
Gaming Music Mix – The Sound of Summer 2022
Video game music always rises to the occasion. Whether you're in the mood for studying, hyping yourself up, or even romance, there's music composed for those exact situations throughout gaming's many, many stories. And since today is the fi...
V Rising Guide: Leandra the Shadow Priestess (Strategy & Location)
Fancy and functional - in the gothic world of V Rising, these go hand in hand. Jewelry is a perfect example. But to get it, you need to get past Leandra the Shadow Priestess. In this V Rising guide, you'll read exactly where to find her, ho...
V Rising Guide: Putrid Rat (Strategy & Location)
There's little like escaping powerful foes in V Rising, as you steal their resources. For the most brilliant escapades, you need to defeat Putrid Rat. In this V Rising guide, you'll read exactly where to find it, how to beat it, and what yo...
V Rising Guide: Polora the Feywalker (Strategy & Location)
To build a formidable and good-looking palace in V Rising, you can't miss a garden. To build a garden, you first have to get past Polora the Feywalker. In this V Rising guide, you'll read exactly where to find her, how to beat her, and what...
Dwerve Review: Where Bravery and Cowardice Meet
Planning, planning, planning! In Dwerve, you play the part of a young Dwarven tinkerer who faces unbelievable odds in his quest. But you're not alone. With an arsenal of turrets and traps, you can fight either smart and/or dirty to survive ...
The Twilight in Video Game Chess
Who doesn’t love video game chess? Whether playing with a colleague, friend, or a distant stranger - chess has been entertainment for thousands of years. After all, who could forget classic pieces like the King, the Pawn, the… Elephant? The...
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