Unfortunately, I can't change my original GameSpot Username which is JJames3DCG, to the handle I use regularly now, Rendermonk. But just know that when you see JJames3DCG, It's Rendermonk. Originally I set out to create my own blog in an effort to get my reviews of games noticed. Knowing so very little about website building/hosting, I decided to go the easy route and use wordpress. Pretty easy to use, and upload to, but the host service I used manage to let my site be hacked and completely removed not once but twice over the 9 months I owned it.
Right when I was about to give up on the idea of hosting my own blog spot, I decided to use the blog resources that the bigger gaming websites offer, FREE OF CHARGE!! What better way to ensure heavy traffic and possibly even get picked up, than to write and share, right here on GAMESPOT!!
A little bit about me, I'm a 31 year old father of 3 girls and primarily a console gamer. My favorite genres are RPG and action. I went to school at FullSail and received my A.S. degree in Computer Animation, so I have a working knowledge of what it takes to make the games I play and review. For the longest time I thought I wanted to be a game designer, but the more I thought about it, what I really love is PLAYING the games. (That's not to say that I DON'T want to create them, just that for now I'll stick with playing/reviewing them) I want to share my views and opinions about the games I play, with the world. Ideally to inform gamers, like myself, to take a gamble on a game that might not get as much marketing or ad dollars, but really is a great game and worth your time/money. Conversely, I want to inform you when a AAA game sucks, and isn't worth your time/money. All too often we get suckered into buying these games due to sexy CGI trailers, or months of hype on every form of media known to man. We need to start making informed choices and support developers that make great games regardless of their stature. That's why I'm here!
I look forward to sharing my thoughts and reviews with you. I too love to speculate about the on-goings of the industry...who's doing what right, and who's not. So certainly look forward to thought provoking opinion articles, as well as my personal review of the games I'm playing, both AAA and under the radar. I always love to hear your thoughts on what I write, so if you think an article is great, say so! If you think it's rubbish....KEEP IT TO YOURSELF! No, I kid. Any comment that's worth sharing, is welcomed on my end. Even as I write this, I'm filled with the enthusiasm of starting fresh and sharing all my knowledge and experiences with you right here on GameSpot. Thanks for reading, and Game On!!
-Rendermonk