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.

Sony and Microsoft are Looking into Possible Partnership

Even if gamers look at the different companies as enemies over competitors, the same does not hold true for these companies. Recently we've seen Microsoft get closer to Nintendo and now it seems that they're looking to work on possibly working with Sony too. While this is just the start of...

Life is Strange 2 - Episode 3: Wastelands Review

They typically say you should give a show three episodes before you decide to continue or give up. Given Life is Strange 2 has been mixed thus far, Wastelands is essentially do or die. With the last episode ending with a rather startling cliffhanger, it’s almost disappointing Wastelands picks up...

AVerMedia Live Gamer MINI (GC311) Review

There is a certain fear and apprehension when trying something new or different. No one wants to waste their time, much less money, but a lot of time these fears are unfounded. This certainly summed up my feelings when I got into the world of YouTube, capture cards and all that a good eight or so...

Fade to Silence Review

Part of what made Don’t Starve successful was the art style, with the other part being the survival mechanics. Players are essentially forced to figure out what needs to be done, how to do it and go from on the verge of death, to someone that can survive whatever life throws at them. This...

Mu6 Headphone Review

Arguably the best thing about places like Kickstarter and Indiegogo is the number of people trying to make a difference. As I previously mentioned, I love my Nomatic bags and there are a couple other bags I would buy given the right circumstances, but the tech side is especially interesting. A lot...

Cytus Alpha Review

Rhythm games tend to find a lot of mileage from their repetitive nature. Learn the pattern, repeat it, get better at timing, do a harder song and repeat. The sense of progression drives enjoyment, with different speeds, timing and beats making every experience a little different. Given Cytus Alpha...

Mortal Kombat 11 Review

Gaming has changed a lot since I started in the ‘90s. We went from a few options, to many options, to a bunch of options and many more you can buy. Among the biggest chances, besides the aforementioned microtransaction philosophy is how Mortal Kombat is viewed. What was once viewed as the worst...

Jupiter & Mars Review

Arguably the most exciting thing shown during Sony’s first State of Play was Jupiter & Mars. The charming experience driven title had a fascinating look and more than enough charm to pique player interest. But, if there is one thing this generation has taught us, it’s how powerful and...

Get Ready for Game of Thrones with Free PlayStation Avatars and Theme

As you most likely already know, Game of Thrones returns this Sunday. While this can be bittersweet for some, as it's the final season, Sony is making sure fans are ready by giving away free avatars and themes. Currently only house sigils are available, though the site mentions character...

Enter the Gungeon - How to Unlock Paradox and Gunslinger

Part of what makes Enter the Gungeon so exciting is all the elements that go into unlocking the various components. While today marked the last content drop for the title, it did add two characters that are meant for the more hardcore players. If you think you have what it takes, here is what they...

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Review

Even though I am in my late twenties and was friends with someone that was extremely close with Johnny Yong Bosch, I never got into the Power Rangers. I don’t recall the exact reason, most likely something my mom was against, but that never stopped it from being a milestone for a lot of other...

LucidSound LS25 Review

While I can’t speak for everyone, I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of low end products. Once you go to a certain point, all choice is kind of irrelevant. This is largely how gaming headphones are. After moving past earbuds and chat only options, basic headphones are little more than a cheap...

The Princess Guide - Ending Guide

There is a lot of things The Princess Guide tells you and a number of things you have to just figure out. Among the most confusing is how to unlock the various endings. Every character has an okay, good and best ending, which are not quite night and day, but do change a number of things. However,...

Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY! Review

Spinoffs tend to lead to disappointment. Since they’re attached to something people already know, they immediately establish interest, but rarely do they capitalize on it. What usually happens is we get a game that is unremarkable and could honestly be its own thing, yet...

FiiO M9 (Portable High-Resolution Audio Player) Review

Contrary to my previous posts about disliking all-in-one solutions, there are certain products that simply make sense as part of another. One of those was giving smart phones camera, as they might not compare to an actual camera, they’ll do the job for most situations, with the other being...

FiiO FH5 Headphone Review

Over the past couple of years wired earbuds have declined in popularity. First there was the rise of wireless headphones, offering people immersive sound without a cumbersome wire, with most companies moving towards truly wireless earbuds. With things like AirPods and Galaxy Buds offering great...

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...

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