My name is Benjamin Yoder – an independent game journalist who loves underappreciated and novel game design. 

I focus on providing commentary that respects the creative work of developers and the players who enjoy their games.

Looking beyond critiquing games as products allows for in-depth conversations about how and why games resonate with us.

Twitter – @Oculin
BlueSky – @oculin.bsky.social
Discord – Oculin

Specialties

I’m open-minded to new approaches to game design, so I’m constantly exploring new topics. However, I have the most experience with:

Wii / DS
“Casual” Games

NEC’s PC-FX
(PC-FX Fan Club)

Import Games

Monolith Soft &
Xeno Series

Games for Kids



Trading Card
Arcade Games

Games for Girls

Final Fantasy XI
(2003-2008)

 

Student &
Doujin Games

Konami
(Post 2015)