Perforations — RPG Deep Dives
Mon3,000-word long reads dissecting quest design, branching narrative and combat systems — from Baldur's Gate 3 to obscure JRPGs. Free to read, ~15 min.
Weekly · Free · Supporter tier CA$6/mo
Toronto · Est. 2016
Field notes from the golden quest.
A gaming blog stamped and catalogued like a philatelist's album — RPG deep dives, indie discoveries, speedrun teardowns and honest hardware reviews from a desk in Church and Wellesley.
Tips & press: +1 (416) 555-0179 · [email protected]
No. 47
The Collector's Issue
CA
The columns
What lands in the album each week.
Four recurring series, published on a fixed schedule so you always know when the next stamp is coming.
First Impressions — Indie Finds
WedHand-picked indies you probably missed, each with a demo verdict, a 60-second video and a fair-price call. We buy every game ourselves — no keys, no strings.
Weekly · Free
Split Times — Speedrun Teardowns
FriFrame-by-frame breakdowns of record runs with route maps and interviews with the runners. We explain the glitches so you don't need a wiki open.
Bi-weekly · Free
The Cancellation — Hardware Reviews
SunControllers, handhelds and mechanical keyboards tested for 30+ hours before a verdict. Canadian pricing, retailer links and a buy / wait / skip stamp on every unit.
Monthly · Free
Recent reviews
Freshly postmarked write-ups.
RPG
Ashen Verdict — 40 hours in
A stellar second act undone by a padded finale. Worth every dollar on sale.
Indie
Tidewalker — hidden gem
A two-person studio's tidal puzzle-platformer that punches far above CA$18.
Speedrun
The 8:12 Any% route
How a new clip skip shaved 40 seconds off a five-year-old world record.
Hardware
Halcyon Pro controller
Hall-effect sticks, superb build — but CA$249 asks a lot. Verdict: wait for sale.
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Reader mail
Postmarked from the community.
"The Ashen Verdict deep dive talked me out of a full-price buy and into waiting. Saved me CA$40 and I loved it more on sale."
"Finally a speedrun column that explains the glitches instead of just showing them. I followed the route and beat my PB by two minutes."
"Their indie picks are how I found Tidewalker. Three of my last five favourite games came straight from this blog."
"The controller reviews are the only ones I trust — 30 hours of testing shows. Skipped the Halcyon Pro on their advice."
Questions
The fine engraved print.
Reading & subscribing
Is the blog free to read?+
Every published article is free with no paywall. An optional Supporter tier at CA$6/month unlocks early access, a private Discord and monthly voting on what we cover next. You can cancel anytime.
How often do you publish?+
There's a fixed cadence: RPG deep dives on Mondays, indie finds on Wednesdays, speedrun teardowns every other Friday and hardware reviews once a month on Sundays. The newsletter recaps everything each Saturday morning, Eastern Time.
Reviews & ethics
Do you accept free review copies?+
No. We buy every game and every piece of hardware at retail so there's no obligation to a publisher. When a review contains an affiliate link it's clearly labelled, and it never changes the verdict.
Can I pitch a game or send a tip?+
Absolutely — indie developers and readers are welcome to reach out. Email [email protected] or call +1 (416) 555-0179 during studio hours. We read everything, though we can only cover a fraction of what comes in.
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- Phone
- +1 (416) 555-0179
- [email protected]
- Studio
- 115 Queen Street East, Church and Wellesley, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm ET