Nate Laver

reviews

  • Consoles vs Handhelds: Which is Better?

    When it comes to gaming, there’s always been a split between consoles and handhelds. Consoles bring power, big screens, and immersive experiences, while handhelds shine with portability and convenience. I’ve spent time with both, and honestly? I enjoy what each… Continue reading

    Consoles vs Handhelds: Which is Better?

  • My Review of The Hobbit Trilogy

    Introduction The Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), directed by Peter Jackson, tells the story of Bilbo Baggins, an unlikely hero chosen by Gandalf to join a company of dwarves on their quest to defeat the dragon Smaug and reclaim their homeland. While… Continue reading

    My Review of The Hobbit Trilogy

  • Still Playing 3DS in 2025? Here Are My Favourite Games

    I still believe the 3DS is relevant today, even if it’s considered a “retro” system now. Some games on it still hold up as the best in their series, while others I keep coming back to purely for nostalgia. Either… Continue reading

  • John Green Books Ranked & Reviewed – Part 1

    Back in late primary and early secondary school, I absolutely adored John Green’s books. I’d fly through one in a weekend, sometimes two, without even meaning to. Now, nearly ten years later, I’ve realised I haven’t picked up a single… Continue reading

  • What I Learned from Reading 53 Books by September 2025

    This year I set myself a goal: to read one book a week. I’ve already smashed it—and even gone beyond what I intended! Here are my reflections so far: I read too fast Reading so many books back-to-back meant I… Continue reading

  • Why I Can’t Go Back to The Sims 4 After Playing The Sims 3

    I’ve been playing the Sims 3 a lot lately and I thought I could go back to Sims 4 really easily. It turns out, I cannot. In this blog I would like to go into the reasons I think are… Continue reading

  • Reviewing book to movie adaptations

    As a book and movie lover I love to compare movies on their book counterparts. In this blog, I’ll be semi-seriously rating the adaptions of three books. Perks of Being a Wallflower Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of… Continue reading

  • Best Platinum Trophies to Get

    Currently I sit at 50 platinum trophies on my PlayStation account. This isn’t much but I can tell you that I have had some great and some bad experiences trying to get platinum trophies. If you want to get into… Continue reading