Grant Gaines

Hey, my name is Grant and I'm the managing editor and main reviewer at Just Push Start. If there is one thing I've learned over the past 20+ years, it's good games come in various shapes and sizes, so I'm always excited to try something new, even if I'm not that good at it. If you like what I do, have any comments or just want to get ahold of me, send a message to Admiralvic.

The Princess Guide Review

One of the struggles of doing any review, or for that matter hundreds of them, is figuring out where the lines are. Dynasty Warriors might be simple and hollow but it’s fun and enjoyable in a mindless way. Likewise, there are a number of games that are simple to a fault. What makes it hard...

FiiO BTR3 Bluetooth Amplifier Review

One of the downsides to rapidly advancing tech is the sense you’re missing out. This happened with my first car over a decade ago. All I wanted was a AUX connection so I could connect my Zune to the car. I solved this by replacing the radio and when I got my new car, it had that AUX connection...

One Piece World Seeker Review

Budgets can be a positive and negative thing. Even if they add certain limits to a game, to the point where they can’t possibly be good, it can prevent titles from being overly ambitious. I don’t think I’ve ever said the latter about an anime game, nor am I saying One Piece World...

The Caligula Effect: Overdose Review

Long term readers no doubt recognize my name from at least one of my reviews. In my tenure at Just Push Start, I don’t think any review was harder than The Caligula Effect. The struggle I faced came from the polarizing experience. As amazing as the story was, gameplay was just as frustrating and...

Dead or Alive 6 Review

Every game is remembered for different things. Mario has a number of iconic elements, Sonic is fast, Street Fighter II has been ported to death and Dead or Alive is remembered for the way women are depicted. It isn’t the best reputation, though certainly better than being a number of poorly...

Surge 3D Headphone Impression; Lots of Features Come At a Price

Indiegogo and things of the like can be really hit and miss. There is no doubt smaller companies/individuals come up with fantastic ideas, it’s just hard to to comment on how well they’ll work. Where Mighty No. 9 was nothing short of a fiasco; I bought two bags from Nomatic, after TSA decided I...

PlayStation Plus Games Revealed for March 2019; Only Includes Two Games

As you may or may not know, last month was the final month PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita would receive games from PlayStation Plus. This was met with mixed reactions, including dread at the program moving towards being more profitable, hope of PlayStation VR being added or us simply getting...

Darksiders III: The Crucible Review

For better or worse, DLC is the perfect opportunity to leave a better lasting impression. Darksiders III might not have had the best launch but there were a lot of improvements made since then. It’s a lot easier to dodge correctly, difficulty is a little more balanced and plenty of quality of...

RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore Review

The struggle with reviewing low budget games is that they’re typically bad, but in a way that is kind of unavoidable. Those limited funds, experience or even talent is used in the way they think will be the best for the sum of their parts and it either resonates or not. Sometimes games can rise...

Today's Nintendo Direct Revealed a Lot of Exciting Things

Today, Nintendo revealed a number of exciting games, announcements and things to look forward to in the coming future. First and foremost, Super Mario Maker 2 was revealed for Switch. With it basically being the latest Wii U game to appear on the Switch, it boasts more characters and...

LucidSound LS41 Review

One of the best things about conventions is trying things you don’t normally get to try. The amount of headphones, chairs, keyboards and mouses on display is a fantastic way to see a lot of products, without having to obtain them. One product that really surprised me was LucidSound. Their...

The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince Review

Over the years we’ve seen a sharp decrease in puzzle games. Even if there are a few, such as Puyo Puyo, the genre is mostly used as a way to give otherwise story driven games something interactive. The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince falls more into the latter but given the charm of things...

Death end re;Quest Review

Sci-fi is largely built on technology getting out of hand and leading to some kind of undesirable future. One such thought are simulations getting out of hand, to the point where some have questioned whether this world is one or not, and being stuck in another world. Death end re;Quest takes this...

Audeze Mobius Headphone Review

If there is one thing I learned from my other job, it’s that people want an all-in-one solution. Why buy a second device if you can pay a little more for one that does it all? Often times these devices either do a poor job of the secondary things, such as smart televisions, or simply do an...

Life is Strange 2 - Episode 2: Rules Review

Unlike recaps, where spoilers are expected, there is a fine line between too much and too little information when it comes to episodic games. Since there is a cost of entry and the actual point of a review is to determine whether or not it’s worth your time, the average reader wants to know if it...

Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal Review

Arguably one of the hardest things about being a gamer is keeping up. Movies and television generally retain the same basic level of quality, making them more a sign of the times than anything else, where as games change a lot. Either through limitations, dated practices or whatever, certain games...

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Review

As great as games like God of War and Spider-Man are, it’s largely due to the substance. They have big stories to tell, worlds to explore and people to defeat and it’s done in a way that might be unrealistic but still grounded in a set of rules that seem more mature. Other games, like No More...

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Review

Over the years we’ve seen Mario make massive strives in terms of accessibility. Sure, there are still hard levels, but gone are the days when you were either good enough to do it or not. For better or worse this has been an ongoing trend, one that we saw go both ways in New Super Mario Bros. U....

Battle Princess Madelyn Review

Games are made for a number of reasons, with Battle Princess Madelyn being fairly unique. Since the creative director’s daughter, Madelyn, wanted to be in Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, he created an experience where that could largely be true. It’s a cute story that makes the journey a little more...

SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy - Jeanne is More Novelty than Anything Else

One of the struggles with SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy is consistency. Thus far, every DLC character has been lacking in one area. Sometimes it’s costumes, other times moves, but there is always something. The latest character, Jeanne hopes to break this trend by offering a lot. However, despite...

Katamari Damacy Reroll Review

Outlandish concepts can lead to some of the best games. Whether it’s microwaves that allow people to send messages through time or a frighten child fighting manifestations of their feelings and insecurity, that can lead to a satisfying experience. Arguably the best example of this is Katamari...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review

When it comes to popular franchises, there is a lot of risks associated with breaking the mold. As we saw with Fallout 76 and countless others, all it takes is a minor change to result in a massive let down. When it comes to Super Smash Bros., we’ve seen some less popular changes, with the focus...

Thrustmaster T. Series Headphones Review

From the beginning, a lot of companies have worked towards making gaming a more immersive experience. Virtual reality makes us feel like we’re there, motion adds a sensory element, with a variety of items mimicking their real world equivalent. Trustmaster has done a lot to enhance this space....

Darksiders III Review

Darksiders original release was something of a surprise. Even if it had a lot of familiar elements, it came together in a way that was quite enjoyable. Darksiders II expanded on the core concept, more than happy to play with the formula. In so many ways it was an improvement and made for a...

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