Introduction

 Hello, friends. 


Yes, It's true. I am forming a new blog.

Welcome to The First Hour: A First Impressions Blog, a new experiment of mine in which I take a video game (everyone knows it's my favorite pastime!) and experience the first hour of said game, and then give my impressions of that first hour. I have so many games in my possession that have barely been touched or even been played, and I want to fix that. So, I wanted to explore two things I love (writing and video games) in this fusion format. A hour gives me long enough to start a game and experience it at its basest state.

Ideally, I'll be posting after every hour of a new game I play. I want to supply pictures, maybe a video or small podcast, but I am also realistic and know that most of the time, I'll only be writing. That will also be as the opportunity presents itself. This is a labor of passion, and all opinions stated in this blog is my own.

Please join me on my journey as I experience the first hours of tens of thousands of games. I pray I do not go mad.


With love, 

Ethan House


Location: Reno, NV, USA

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