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Unicorn Overlord Review: SRPG Masterclass
Reviewed On: Nintendo SwitchAlso Available On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/SPrice: $59.99 USDDeveloper: VanillawarePublisher: AtlusRelease Date: March 8th, 2024 Warning: This post contains shameless bribery (but fancy). Just kidding (sort of). There is an affiliate links in this post. If you click and buy something, we get a small
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Ereban Shadow Legacy Review: Choosing Stealth or To Kill… Your Call.
Reviewed On: PCPrice: $24.99 USDDeveloper: Baby Robot GamesPublisher: Baby Robot GamesRelease Date: April 10, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided by Baby Robot Games but does not influence the opinions in this review. Baby Robot Games is a new studio where this is their debut purchasable game release that has
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Princess Peach Showtime Review: Fun, Boring, Polished, & Flawed All At The Same Time
Reviewed On: Nintendo SwitchPrice: $59.99 USDDeveloper: Good FeelPublisher: NintendoRelease Date: March 22nd, 2024 Warning: This post contains shameless bribery (but fancy). Just kidding (sort of). There is an affiliate link in this post. If you click and buy the game, we get a small commission (to fund our ongoing research into world
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Pepper Grinder Review: Grinding Has Never Felt Fun, Until Now
Reviewed On: PCAlso Available On: Nintendo SwitchPrice: $14.99 USDDeveloper: Ahr Ech Publisher: Devolver DigitalRelease Date: March 28, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided by Devolver Digital but does not influence the opinions in this review. Devolver Digital is a video game publisher that has produced and will continue (hopefully) to
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By Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Blown Away or Big Disappointment?
Reviewed On: PS5 Price: $69.99 USDDeveloper: Square Enix Creative Business Unit 1Publisher: Square EnixRelease Date: February 29, 2024 Warning: This post may contain shameless bribery (but fancy). Just kidding (sort of). There are affiliate links in this post. If you click and buy something, we get a small commission (to fund
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Top 5 Must-Play Games on Xbox Game Pass This March (They’re Incredible!)
Warning: This post may contain shameless bribery (but fancy). Just kidding (sort of). There are affiliate links in this post. If you click and buy something, we get a small commission (to fund our ongoing research into world domination). Prices are the same for you, win-win! I play a lot
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Penny’s Big Breakaway Review: Playing With A Yo-Yo Never Felt Better!
Reviewed On: PS5Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and PCPrice: $29.99 USDDeveloper: Evening StarPublisher: Private DivisionRelease Date: February 21, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided by Private Division but does not influence the opinions in this review. Private Division and Evening Star had announced this game back in Summer
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Turnip Boy Robs A Bank Review: Semi-Roguelike Thievery Comes At A Cost
Reviewed On: PC (Steam)Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and GamepassPrice: $14.99 USDDeveloper: Snoozy KazooPublisher: Graffiti GamesRelease Date: January 18, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided by Graffiti Games but does not influence the opinions in this review. Roguelike adventure titles have started to take a hold on me
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15 of The Best Games of 2023 That You Need to Play NOW
Nick’s list of 15 favorite games that he played from 2023. Titles include P5 Tactica, Super Mario Wonder, Sea of Stars, and more.
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Persona 5 Tactica: A Review – Where Style Meets Strategy… and Sometimes Misses the Mark
Reviewed On: PS5Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4, and PCPrice: $59.99 USDDeveloper: P-StudioPublisher: AtlusRelease Date: November 17, 2023 Warning: This post may contain shameless bribery (but fancy). Just kidding (sort of). There are affiliate links in this post. If you click and buy something, we get a
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Worldless Review: A Captivating World That Ultimately Disappoints
Reviewed On: PS5Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4, and PCPrice: $19.99 USDDeveloper: Noname StudiosPublisher: CoatsinkRelease Date: November 21, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Coatsink but does not influence the opinions in this review. Simplicity is sometimes a great thing when it comes to
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Spider-Man 2 PS5 Review: Is It Swingin’ Good or Just a Web of Lies?
Reviewed On: PS5 Price: $69.99 USDDeveloper: Insomniac GamesPublisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentRelease Date: October 20, 2023 Warning: This post may contain shameless bribery (but fancy). Just kidding (sort of). There are affiliate links in this post. If you click and buy something, we get a small commission (to fund our ongoing research
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10 of the Best PlayStation Plus Games and Franchises To Play (November 2023 Edition)
There are many games that are associated with the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Tiers. The sheer amount of games might be overwhelming but there are a bunch of games that shouldn’t be overlooked when you have this service. I am a person who has the premium tier but for
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10 of the Best Game Pass Games You Need to Play (November 2023 Edition)
Game subscription services have become more and more important in the gaming ecosystem (for better or worse), and Game Pass is no exception to that when it comes to Xbox. XGP has so many games that are both exclusive first-party titles and third-party titles on the service that make it
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Pizza Possum Review: Play as a Possum and Eat All the Pizza You Can!
Reviewed On: PS5 Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and PCPrice: $6.99 USDDeveloper: Cosy ComputerPublisher: Raw FuryRelease Date: September 28, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Raw Fury but does not influence the opinions in this review. Causing havoc as a goose in Panics’ Untitled Goose Game
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The Evolution of Disney’s Speedstorm: From a Great Racer to Another Live Service Disaster…
Back in April 2023, Disney’s Speedstorm launched into early access and thanks to the publisher, we were provided a PS5 code for the game which I ended up reviewing. You can check out my review for when the game initially launched into Early Access here. In my initial thoughts to
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 5 Review & Full Game Thoughts
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PC, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox OnePrice: $39.99 USD – Standard Edition or $44.99 USD – Deluxe Edition ~ (Both are Digital Only)Developer: Deck Nine GamesPublisher: TelltaleEpisode 5 Release Date: September 21, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Telltale but does not influence
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 3 & 4 Review
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PC, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox OnePrice: $39.99 USD – Standard Edition or $44.99 USD – Deluxe Edition ~ (Both are Digital Only)Developer: Deck Nine GamesPublisher: TelltaleEpisode 3 Release Date: August 24, 2023Episode 4 Release Date: September 7, 2023 Please Note: A review code
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TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Dimension Shellshock Review – More Flavor to an Already Delicious Experience
Reviewed On: PS4 (Using a PS5)Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PCPrice: $7.99 USDDeveloper: Tribute Games Publisher: DotemuRelease Date: August 31, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Dotemu, but does not influence the opinions in this review. We already know the story of Shredders Revenge and
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Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Review: A Funkalicious Adventure
Reviewed On: Nintendo SwitchAlso Available On: PC (Coming to PlayStation and Xbox on September 1st)Price: $39.99 USDDeveloper: Team ReptilePublisher: Team ReptileSwitch/PC Release Date: August 18, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Team Reptile but does not influence the opinions in this review. Ever since this game was announced
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 2 Review
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PC, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox OnePrice: $39.99 USD – Standard Edition or $44.99 USD – Deluxe Edition ~ (Both are Digital Only)Developer: Deck Nine GamesPublisher: TelltaleEpisode 2 Release Date: August 10, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Telltale but does
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Marble It Up! Ultra Review: Just Keep Rolling
Reviewed On: Nintendo SwitchAlso Available On: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox OnePrice: $29.99 USDDeveloper: The Marble CollectivePublisher: The Marble CollectiveRelease Date: August 17, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by The Marble Collective but does not influence opinions in this review. Growing up in the 2000s,
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Final Fantasy 16 REVIEW: The Darkest and Grittiest Game in the Series Yet
Reviewed on: PlayStation 5Developer: Creative Business Unit IIIPublisher: Square EnixPrice: $69.99 By now I’m sure you’ve seen the videos of how this game plays all over the internet, and you want to know (if you haven’t bought the game already) how it measures up. Final Fantasy 16 is a highly
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The Expanse: A Telltale Series Episode 1 Review
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PC, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox OnePrice: $39.99 USD – Standard Edition or $44.99 USD – Deluxe Edition ~ (Both are Digital Only)Developer: Deck Nine GamesPublisher: TelltaleInitial Episode 1 Release Date: July 27, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Telltale but
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Viewfinder Review – A Puzzling Delight
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PCPrice: $24.99 USD – Digital OnlyDeveloper: Sad Owl StudiosPublisher: Thunderful PublishingRelease Date: July 18, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Thunderful but does not influence opinions in this review. First Person games and me don’t normally mix well for a few reasons.
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Steam Next Fest Demos To Check Out This Weekend!
Looking at some of what the Steam Next Fest June 2023 has to offer. The demos are available until June 26th.
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Thoughts on Nintendo Direct June 21, 2023
This year, there have been a massive amount of game announcements, showcases, and titles released; just like there usually is. Well, earlier today Nintendo had their Direct and it was a pretty solid one. Sure, there were a good amount of games we have already seen, like Sonic Superstars, Persona
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Nintendo “One-Offs” That Deserve More
Nintendo has done a summer direct for the longest time and this year is no exception. Tomorrow, June 21st, 2023 at 10:00am EST, we are getting a new look at games coming to Switch in 2023, and maybe beyond. This is not a predictions post, but instead I wanted to
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Final Fantasy 16: A Controversial Triumph, Pushing Boundaries and Reigniting the Franchise
Square Enix’s heaviest hitter Final Fantasy XVI is almost here In case you’ve been under a rock and haven’t been witnessing the hottest demo to hit the PS5 recently, it’s all about Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) then you’re missing out on some seriously great gameplay. Square Enix has kept their
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Xbox Comes Out Swinging and Doesn’t Disappoint in Their Showcase
This season of games being showcased started out roughly, to say the least. The most stand-out show in everyone’s mind, and not for good reason, has been Sony’s State of Play. Since then the pressure has been on for the good folks over at Microsoft, especially since one of their
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Summer Games Fest & Day of the Devs 2023: Thoughts and Recap
Alright, I am going to talk about my favorite parts of Summer Games Fest and also discuss the Day of the Devs that were shown today on this day, June 8th 2023. There were lots of different titles, but personally I only had a dozen or so really good game
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Video Game Showcases Are A Double-Edged Sword For Consoles
In the current times, a lot of people who are gamers will tune into video game showcases that occur. This includes the very popular Nintendo Directs, PlayStation’s State of Play, and Xbox Showcases. There are more shows, but I am going to just talk about the three main companies. Well,
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After Us Review: A Beautifully Destroyed World
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: Xbox Series X/S and PCPrice: $29.99 USD – Digital OnlyDeveloper: Piccolo StudioPublisher: Private DivisionRelease Date: May 23, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Private Division but does not influence opinions in this review. Piccolo Studio crafted an amazing experience with the release
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Disney Speedstorm Review- Early Access Done Right… For The Most Part.
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PS4, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo SwitchPrice: $29.99 (Standard Founder’s Pack), $49.99 (Deluxe F.P.), or $69.99 (Ultimate F.P.) – Digital OnlyDeveloper: GameloftPublisher: GameloftRelease Date: April 18, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Gameloft but does not influence opinions in
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Octopath Traveler II Review: JRPG Masterclass
Reviewed On: Nintendo SwitchAlso Available On: PS4, PS5, and PCPrice: $59.99Developer: Square Enix / Acquire / Team AsanoPublisher: Square EnixRelease Date: February 24, 2023 I consider JRPGs to be one of my all time favorite genres to play. I like to play a mixture of both new and old school
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Happy Birthday, Nintendo Switch! Top 10 Truly Exclusive Titles as of March 2023
The Switch’s birthday is tomorrow, March 3rd, so I decided to do a top 10 for the true exclusives on the platform. Nintendo has produced so many consoles, and my favorite one by far has got to be the Switch. I love the N64 as well, but the Switch has
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Deliver Us Mars Review- Adventuring Beyond Earth
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/SPrice: $29.99 – Digital OnlyDeveloper: KeokeN InteractivePublisher: Frontier FoundryRelease Date: February 2, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by Frontier Foundry but does not influence opinions in this review. Indie games come in all shapes and
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Hi-Fi Rush Review: Thrilling Action At Every Beat
Reviewed On: PC – Game PassAlso Available On: Xbox Series X/S, Steam, Epic, and Xbox Game Pass ConsolePrice: $29.99 – Digital OnlyDeveloper: Tango Gameworks Publisher: BethesdaRelease Date: January 25th, 2023 Back in the day, I use to have an Xbox 360 and I didn’t have a PS3. There were a
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Spongebob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Review ~ F.U.N. Platformer (Fantastic, Upbeat, and Nostalgic)
Reviewed On: PlayStation 4 Version (Played on a PS5)Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PCStandard Edition Price: $39.99 – Physical and Digital AvailableBFF Edition Price: $249.99Developer – Purple Lamp StudiosPublisher: THQ NordicRelease Date: January 31, 2023 Please Note: A review code was provided by THQ Nordic but does not
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The Best Games of 2022 You Don’t Want to Miss
Nick’s “Best of 2022” video games. “AAA” Studios and publishers include PlayStation, Ubisoft, Nintendo, Focus Entertainment, and Square Enix. Also includes indie publishers Untold Tales, Thunderful, Finji, Handy Games, Studio MDHR, Annapurna Interactive, and Dotemu. Includes Game of the Year (GOTY) as one of the categories.
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Looking Ahead to 2023: Nick’s Top 15 Upcoming Games
2022 has been a very good year for video games and 2023 looks like there will be loads more to play. There are so many games that have already been announced that are coming out next year, but there are definitely going to be more that have not been announced
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Wavetale: A Game that Pours its Heart and Soul into Every Experience
Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and PCPrice: $29.99 – Digital OnlyDeveloper/Publisher: ThunderfulRelease Date: December 12th, 2022 (December 13th for Xbox Consoles) Please Note: A review code was provided by Thunderful but does not influence opinions in this review. Wavetale has been a game
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Togges Review – Unique Platformer with Promise
Reviewed On: Nintendo Switch (OLED Specifically)Also Available On: PlayStation, Xbox, and PCPrice: $19.99 – Digital OnlyDeveloper: Regular Studio Publisher: ThunderfulRelease Date: December 7th, 2022 Please Note: A review code was provided by Thunderful but does not influence opinions in this review. While there are major AAA titles that were released
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Black Friday Deals You Should Take Advantage of RIGHT NOW!
If you’re subscribed to this website, and even my YouTube channel, you’ll know my goal is to help you save money when making your next gaming purchase – regardless of what it is. Due to that nature and as a Gamestop Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Using the links
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Bayonetta 3 Review: Awesome Action Returns
Exclusively Available On: Nintendo SwitchStandard Price: $59.99 – Digital and PhysicalMasquerade Edition (Collector’s Edition): $89.99 USD Developer: Platinum GamesPublisher: Nintendo Bayonetta 3 came out on October 28th and while I, unfortunately, did not get to review it early but still decided to put out a review for this game. While
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LEGO Bricktales Review: Building A Bright Future
Reviewed on: PlayStation 5Also On: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/SPrice: $29.99 – Digital OnlyDeveloper: ClockStone StudioPublisher: Thunderful Games Please Note: A review code was provided by Thunderful Games but does not influence opinions in this review. When you think of a LEGO game, you
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Opinion: Are Subscription Services Bad for Console Players?
Subscriptions in the entertainment industry has been growing frequently every year with many different companies promoting more services with their specific properties. That includes the likes of Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and a lot more in terms of movies and TV. But what about for the different
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What Should You Play on XBOX Gamepass?
Five games you could easily jump into right now Every now and then we as gamers want to justify why we should sink money into these gaming subscriptions, and what exactly makes it worth it. I’m not going to dive into what makes it worth subscribing to those services in
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Tunic Review – An Insanely Good Adventure
Please Note: A review code was provided by the publisher but does not influence opinions in this review. Reviewed on: PlayStation 5Also On: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PCPrice: $29.99 MSRP DigitallyDeveloper: Tunic Team/FinjiPublisher: FinjiRelease Date: March 16, 2022 (Xbox & PC) / September 27,
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Hands on Gameplay with Valkyrie Elysium on PS5
Valkyrie Elysium is the latest title coming out of the Square Enix camp which is a third-person action-adventure JRPG that has a Norse mythological theme and setting. It has a unique art style which appears to be a mix of detailed 3D visuals with an animated style as well. Some
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New Story and Time Mechanics in Octopath Traveler II Make This Better Than The First
Square Enix is an insanely powerful publisher and developer that has created some amazing titles. They were a huge part of the Nintendo Direct last week and had a bunch of announcements at the show like they usually do. For me, one of the best announcements to come out of
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Has The Last of Us Part I Truly Reached ‘Master Piece’ Status? PS5 Review
Naughty Dog’s latest remake is what they envisioned On July 21, 2022, PlayStation released a 10-minute deep dive video on YouTube made by Neil Druckman and the folks over at Naughty Dog. In this video, Mr. Druckman said “What if we made The Last of Us Part I look as
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Is PlayStation’s Output Lacking?
Playing video games is about having fun with different people and also with different stories. I have both a PlayStation 5 and a Nintendo Switch OLED system that I play constantly but I play each for slightly different reasons. The PlayStation 5 is for most multi-platform games, first party Sony
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Pac-Man World Re-Pac: Chogokin Bundle DLC
Thanks to our friends at Bandai Namco once again for the review on Pac-Man World Re-Pac. In case you did not see our review, feel free to check it out below. This game is an absolute amazing title to play and I think that if you play 3D platformer titles
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A Top-down Brawler That’s Good in Waves: Midnight Fight Express Full Review
Midnight Fight Express is the latest edition to the brawler genre of games that was developed by Jacob Dzwinel and published by Humble Games. The game takes place in an urban setting and the main character is a sleeper assassin that somehow has amnesia. Not only does your guy not
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Pac-Man World Re-Pac Review: A Fantastic Return
Reviewed on: Nintendo Switch (OLED Model Specifically)Also On: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PCPrice: $29.99 MSRP – Both Physically and DigitallyDeveloper: Now Production Co. LTDPublisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment AmericaRelease Date: August 26, 2022 Please Note: A review code was provided by Bandai Namco but does not influence
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Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed ~ Review
Reviewed on: PlayStation 5Also On: Xbox Series and PCPrice: $39.99 MSRP – Both Physically and DigitallyDeveloper: Black Forest GamesPublisher: THQ NordicRelease Date: August 30th, 2022 Please Note: A review code was provided by THQ Nordic but does not influence opinions in this review. Remakes and remasters for video games are
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Gamescom ONL 2022 Recap Opinion
Gamescom Opening Night Live is a showcase that has been around since 2019 and has promoted a bunch of different games ranging from New IPs, New studios, AAA games, established studios, and so much more. Everyone has their own individual taste in games and what they like to play so
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Cursed to Golf: Review – Frustratingly Fun
Reviewed on: PlayStation 5Also On: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, and XboxPrice: $19.99 MSRP – Digital OnlyDeveloper: ChuhaiLabsPublisher: Thunderful Please Note: A review code was provided by ChuhaiLabs but does not influence opinions in this review. A genre of games that I just got into last year, was roguelikes. Never
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Endling: Extinction is Forever Review ~ Beauty & Destruction
Reviewed on: PlayStation 4 (Played on PlayStation 5 System)Also On: Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox OnePrice: $29.99 MSRP – Both Physically and DigitallyDeveloper: Herobeat StudiosPublisher: HandyGames ~ A THQ Nordic Company Please Note: A review code was provided by THQ Nordic but does not influence opinions in this review. Beauty
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Time On Frog Island – Review
Time on Frog Island is a game that takes place, you guessed it, on an island inhabited by frogs; with some other creatures as well. This adventure was developed by Half Past Yellow and published by Merge Games. This was the studio’s first major game release and it is developed
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My Favorite 10 Games Played In 2022… So Far
Hello All! It’s been a little while since I made a game list of different titles. I have been doing a lot of reviews for games this year, but I have also been playing a very large amount of games this year. I have a list of games that I
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Nintendo Direct Mini 6.28.2022 – Impressions
The moment people have wanted finally happened today… well kind of. People want a Nintendo Direct to see what is next for the company, myself included, and we usually get a good number of them every year. Partner Directs that focused on third parties started during the dreadful 2020 when
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Interview with a Games Developer: How Worlds Are Made
Hey everyone! Today’s article is another interview, but this time with a game developer I had the pleasure of meeting via Twitter. His name is Alex and he’s a level design/world artist that used to work for Ubisoft. Take a look as we talk about Alex’s experience, and get a
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Card Shark Review- Deception Is All Around
Growing up, you are usually told to always be honest, truthful, and that lying is a bad thing. In Card Shark, if you play fairly; you lose. You need to learn how to stack the cards in your favor in order to win. You learn many different tactics as you
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Trek To Yomi: Classic Japanese Cinema Reborn
Platform Played: PlayStation 5Available On: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Game Pass, and PCDeveloper: Flying Wild Hog and Leonard Menchiari Publisher: Devolver DigitalMSRP: $19.99Release Date: May 5, 2022 Developed by Flying Wild Hog Rzeszów and Leonard Menchiari, Trek To Yomi is an action game that is inspired
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Saving Souls And Kicking Ass In Ghostwire: Tokyo – PS5 REVIEW
Ghostwire: Tokyo is the latest project from Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks which is now part of Bethesda/Microsoft. This is an action-based spin on the survival horror-styled games that Mikami usually makes. Released exclusively on PlayStation 5 and PC, Ghostwire: Tokyo is ambitious in nature and almost knocks it out of the park. With a
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Young Souls Review
Tons of games come out every year, and typically the AAA titles from big time developers and publishers are often the star. It is the case that some of the bigger Indie titles do get a good amount of press, but what about the indies that don’t get showcased at
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Horizon Forbidden West Review: Jaw Dropping
Hello All! Back with another review and this time it is for the PlayStation game Horizon Forbidden West. Horizon Forbidden West is developed by Guerilla Games and is a sequel to the acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn which was released in 2017. Horizon Forbidden West was released on February 18th for
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A Big Win for Xbox Players With Activision Blizzard Buy-Out
MSFT to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 BILLION **UPDATE** According to a tweet earlier today from Phil Spencer, Call of Duty and other exclusive deals will remain on the Playstation platform as per both company’s prior agreements even after the purchase. See below: According to Yahoo! news earlier this morning,
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Aspire: Ina’s Tale Review- Charm and Beauty
Full Disclosure: First of all, I would absolutely like to thank Untold Tales for the opportunity to review this game with a review code that was provided to me. Having this review code does not change my opinion on the game whatsoever so it would be my exact thoughts on
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2021 Best Games & Looking Forward to 2022
With 2021 basically being over and done with, I have compiled a list of my favorite games of the year in 17 specific categories; with two of them being my Most Anticipated Games in 2022 so far, one of them being the Studio of the Year, and one of them
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Impressions After 10 Hours
This will not be a full review as I got the game on launch date so I have only really played it over a little bit of time. I will talk about what I have noticed in the game; basically what I have liked and disliked about it thus far,
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Xbox Gives a Final Update to Their Backwards Compatible List of Games
70+ titles just made their way to your library Earlier today during the Xbox 20th anniversary presentation Peggy Lo, compatibility program lead at Xbox, hit us with a major update to Xbox’s library of backward compatible games. In its final update, Xbox players will be getting over 70 new…or old
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Guardians Of The Galaxy Has Major Heart & Soul.
Developer: Eidos MontrealPublisher: Square EnixRelease Date: October 26, 2021Price: $59.99 MSRPAvailable on: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch via Cloud Streaming. Total Playtime: 26 Hours – Platinum Trophy Obtained Marvel has had a huge amount of games that have come out on many
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Metroid Dread… Never Be Too Comfortable.
Developer: Mercury SteamPublisher: NintendoRelease Date: October 8, 2021Price: $59.99 MSRP Total Playtime: 10.5 Hours (55% Item Completion) First and foremost, I am completely brand new to the Metroid series as I never have fully completed any other game so this review will be from that perspective. This game was originally
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Nintendo Switch Online+Expansion Pack Thoughts
Updated thoughts at the end of article from October 26th. Nintendo has been behind the times with a huge amount of things when it comes to system features and their online services. Some of these things include themes for the Switch, achievements for games, folders, and an improved eShop. On
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Nintendo Switch OLED Thoughts: Game Changer?
Nintendo has been known to do many revisions of their systems in the past, especially their handhelds; and the switch is no different. There has been multiple Nintendo Switch consoles that released since the launch of the system in March 2017: a) First was the original launch model from March
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review
A masterfully made game that’s worth your while *This review is sponsored by Emberlab. However, it doesn’t affect my views or experience with the game. Kena: Bridge of Spirits has a storyline that’s all too familiar, whether you’ve experienced it through films, TV, or in other games. Think Sixth Sense,
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Kingdom Hearts Mainline Games Are Now on The Nintendo Switch…Kinda
You can play the main Kingdom Hearts games but only through the cloud… Earlier this morning Mr. Sakurai took the world by storm with his latest Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. Lasting for a little over 40 mins, Mr. Sakurai announced the last character for Super Smash Bros. is none
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The Secret of The Mask: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Draws on Ancient Cultures to Tell A Wonderfully Crafted Story
What do these masks mean and what can they do? Often times you’ll see something from the real world incorporated into various mediums of entertainment – of art. Something that everyone can enjoy and deliver to us a deeper connection to the story being told. To the performance being shown
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One of Spider-Man’s Biggest Villains Makes His Debut
Venom might just be the biggest enemy to face off against the Spideys… It would be an understatement to say Playstation showcase was good this time around. As always, I go into these shows with absolutely no expectations, and yesterday I was caught with my jaw on the floor. I
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PlayStation 5 Showcase September 9, 2021
Wow. Sony and PlayStation came out with a major showcase that premiered today. There were lots of announcements and updates to games that we announced. They announced this last Thursday with a week of marketing, and we have seen that done before and be not so great. Honestly, I had
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FireSprite Joins Playstation Studios in New Acquisition
On September 8, 2021, Playstation studios announced their new addition to their ever-growing team. The latest studio to join their roster of quality developers is FireSprite. FireSprite has worked on games for Playstation before in the past, most notably The Playroom and The Playroom VR in collaboration with Sony Studio
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Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021 – Top 10
Gaming is something that many people love. Whether it be gaming on your cell phone, PC, or console no matter where you play games, and no matter what kind of games you play, you are a gamer. Gaming showcases happen all the time and usually has something for everyone. Nintendo
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U.K. Paper Slamming Videogames Backfires
There must be something in the water. The summer isn’t even over yet and it’s as if the world has collectively agreed to lose their shit at the same time. The Activision Blizzard scandal is still unfolding, and now a new studio Raccoon Logic is under fire for its lack
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Scarlet Nexus Review: A Thrilling Experience!
Developer: Bandai Namco Studios Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Release Date: June 25, 2021Price: $59.99 MSRP Available on: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PCTotal Playtime: 60 Hours – Platinum Trophy Obtained. Bandai Namco have created so many games and IPs in recent years; however, in my
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Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima is Pushing The Limit with Boldest DLC Yet
Reddit source says this is huge… According to an article earlier today from PSU, Sucker Punch’s latest Ghost of Tsushima DLC is going to be a big one. A tester for the latest DLC discussed in a Reddit post (I know…) the upcoming Iki Island expansion would have roughly 15-20hrs
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart- A PS5 Masterpiece.
Developer: Insomniac GamesPublisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentRelease Date: June 11, 2021Price: $69.99Total Playtime: 17 Hours – Platinum Trophy Obtained. Insomniac Games are just on a constant roll with releases throughout the past few years. In 2018, they released the Marvel’s Spider-Man game for PS4, along with the DLC that came out
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E3 2021: The Good. The Bad. The Ugly.
E3 is always a time where there are a lot of games that are shown and revealed by multiple different publishers and developers. Chipz (Lais R.) and myself (Nicholas) discuss in this article what we thought about E3 and about the different publishers presentations we watched. Without further ado, let’s
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E3 2021 Predictions
Gaming news is always very exciting and June is usually a month swamped with it. This year is no different with the many presentations that are happening. Summer Games Fest hosted by Geoff Keighley and E3 are coming up soon and there are many things that I want to see
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Deals of The Week 6/3/21
Make sure to grab some amazing games for the best price this week! If you’re subscribed to this website, and even my YouTube channel, you’ll know my goal is to help you save money when making your next gaming purchase – regardless of what it is. Due to that nature
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Top 10 Anticipated Titles Before June 2021
Games come out every week and there is no way that I could ever play every title. E3, Summer Games Fest, and more are right around the corner, and there will be loads of games that will be getting announced. So, currently with the lineup of games that have been
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A Closer Look at Kathy Dongo of Capcom, USA
Getting to know Kathy just a little bit better… I’m bringing you guys something special today – it’s special to me because this is my first interview with someone in the video games industry. A true mover and shaker. A real go-getter. Today’s interview is with Kathy Dongo from Capcom,
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“E-Girls” Lose Again…According to Twitch’s TOS
Hot tub streams results in loss of ad revenue Just when you think they’re making bank off of horny and desperate “simps”, Twitch streamers who are known all over the internet as “thots” or “e-girls” are back in the public eye. This time Twitch has silently taken action against them
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Returnal Review: The Cycle Never Ends
Developer: HousemarquePublisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentRelease Date: April 30, 2021Price: $69.99Total Playtime: 50 Hours Death is inevitable for every human being on the planet. It also happens a lot throughout most video games that you will play. In Returnal, it is part of the core design for the game. No matter
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PlayStation 5: Thoughts 6 Months Later
The PlayStation brand has been around for a long time. PlayStation is a branch of Sony Interactive Entertainment who is also known for a lot of other things including; cameras, televisions, movies, music, and more. PlayStation has released so many products such the PSP, PS Vita, PS VR, and has
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The Biggest Problem with Gaming “Journalism”
Once upon a time in a land far far away…or pretty close, there was a “thing” that was invented for the enjoyment and entertainment of humans called a video game. Video games were invented by extremely bored and talented geniuses and computer nerds that sought out to create a form
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Super Mario Party Gets Online Play… Three Years Later?
In a big shock to everyone this morning, Tuesday April 27th, Nintendo finally decided to release a massive update to the hit party game, Super Mario Party. This game came out in 2018 with a lacking amount of online support. You couldn’t play the main game modes online and it
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It Takes Two is Co-Op Greatness, with a Few Issues.
Available On: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam and OriginDeveloper: Hazelight Studios Publisher: Electronic Arts / EA OriginalsGameplay: Co-op Action AdventureRelease Date: March 26, 2021Price: $39.99 The developer of this is none other than the creative team at Hazelight Studios, known for creating A
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Favorite 10 First Party Games on PS4… So Far
Now that some of us have upgraded to the PlayStation 5 and it is a new generation of games that Sony and PlayStation are focusing on, let us take a look back to the PS4 and see what games I liked from their first party studios. I came into the
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Could Movies Come To PS Plus Service?
Newly leaked image on Sony’s Polish website leads to speculation Earlier today a newly leaked image suggests Sony may be bringing movies and/or video content to their PS Plus subscription service, titled Playstation Plus Video Pass. The image was leaked on their Polish website and on their homepage, which was
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Top 10 Third Party Titles PS4
Okay, now that some of us have upgraded to the PlayStation 5, let us take a look back to the PS4 and see what games I liked the best in this generation from third party publishers. This is most definitely not the end all be all list, as this is
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Playstation Goes Back on Their Word, Keeps Digital Stores For PS3 And PS VITA
Sony Playstation cancels initial decision to shut down PS3 and PS VITA digital stores
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10 Nintendo Games You Have To Buy Now!
There have been a lot of games that Nintendo have published for the Switch. Some of these have been Wii U ports so in fairness to games that are new, I did not put any ports on this list. Meaning, games like Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze or Tokyo Mirage
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Deals of The Week
Save some money on your gaming purchases Welcome to the latest feature of the Chipz-N-Stix website where every week you’ll get a round up gaming deals for all platforms, brought to you buy yours truly. As of right now none of the games below are associated with any affiliate links,
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April PlayStation 5 System Update.
On Tuesday, April 13th, an announcement from PlayStation came out of nowhere about a new update coming to the PlayStation 5 System; along with the PlayStation Mobile App. The update followed a day later on Wednesday April 14th, and added many different features for the system; including the ability to
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Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Gets Beefy Update
Latest patch 1.2.0 to include bug fixes and fan requests Ubisoft is set to release their latest update for Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla on all platforms as part of their on-going effort to support this installment much after it’s initial release. Set to go live tomorrow on March 16th, 2021 will
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Persona 5 Strikers: Persona Vibes With Musou Combat
Platform Played: Playstation 5 Through Backwards CompatibilityAvailable On: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via SteamDeveloper: Omega Force / Koei Tecmo, P-StudioPublisher: Atlus / SegaSingle Player, RPG, Action, Hack/SlashWestern Release Date: February 23, 2021Written And Played By: Nicholas Ahlgren This game is a spin off of the original Persona 5
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Launches in August 2021
Written By: Nicholas Ahlgren This game has been on my personal radar for the past 8 months since it was shown at the Playstation 5 event on June 11th, 2020. The game was original due to come out by the end of the year, but was pushed to 2021 without
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Little Nightmares 2: Review
Platform Played: Nintendo SwitchAvailable On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, PC, and StadiaDeveloper: Tarsier StudiosPublisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Single Player, Adventure/PuzzleRelease Date: February 11, 2021Written And Played By: Nicholas Ahlgren Little Nightmares 2 is a sequel to the first Little Nightmares game that was developed by Tarsier Studios and published
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Mahershala Ali Out Pedro Pascal CONFIRMED for The Last of Us HBO Series
Pedro Pascal has been confirmed to play Joel **UPDATE 2/10/21 11:09pm EST** According to Dealine, Pedro Pascal, star of Disney+ hit TV series Star Wars: The Mandalorian has been confirmed to take on the role of Joel. His popularity and Emmy winning status has garnered him multiple attractive roles from
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The Star Wars Hype Continues!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic may possibly come back A new rumor surfaced recently that Lucasfilm Games may be working on a new game for the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic franchise. This rumor comes directly from Bespin Bulletin and the B.O.B. the Podcast. Bespin hasn’t said where
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CYBERPUNK 2077 HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN BY PLAYSTATION
If you purchased a copy of Cyberpunk 2077 you can now get a refund In case you haven’t been aware of what’s been going on lately in the gaming scene, Cyberpunk 2077 recently released half-baked – and not in a good way. The scandal here is that CD PROJEKT RED
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UK Politicians Band Together To Hurt Entrepreneurs
Scottish National Party members want to ban resale of gaming consoles According to a new article from VGC, six members from the Scottish National Party have called for legislation that would ban the reselling of gaming consoles and computer parts. If you’ve been living under a rock, allow me to
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Another Chance For Playstation 5!
A new wave of PS5’s are coming so get ready… In a few short days the Playstation 5 will be available to the masses on November 12, but mostly for the lucky few who managed to snag a pre-order back on September 16. If you haven’t managed to grab yourself
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Spiderman Miles Morales: Friend and…Foe?
Roxxon Corporation and The Tinkerer, and maybe one more Spiderman: Miles Morales is only a few weeks away with the debut of the Playstation 5. Thanks to Insomniac Games’ social media feed and other press releases, we’ve seen a few of Miles’ friends. A video that was shared on Insomniac’s
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Raji: An ancient Epic is the indie world’s latest underdog
Raji: An Ancient Epic is a game from indie developers Nodding Head that draws inspiration from hit games such as the original God of War, Prince of Persia, and dare to say, Tomb Raider. I’ll explain how later in this article. One thing I want to make clear is that
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Spider-Man Swings Onto The Scene Cross-Gen Style!
Spiderman: Miles Morales comes with a much welcomed addition If you haven’t seen the latest Playstation 5 event then you need to see it. Like…RIGHT NOW! They showcased some games that we knew about from the previous games showcase mixed in with some new exclusives. At the end of the
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P.O.C. And Video Games: How Is Our Story Told?
Black/POC characters should be in video games to represent the real world. Whether you believe it or not it does affect the subconsciousness of the people and especially for kids when all they see are white characters.
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The Last of Us Part II Review
Add this to your memory bank of experiences – because that’s exactly what Naughty Dog is giving you here, an experience like no other.
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Is Pokemon Sword & Shield Worth Your Money?
Early game play of Pokemon may change your mind It’s been quite some time since my last blog post – and a lot has happened. I’ve been working on my YouTube channel and I’ve been facing…let’s just call it “creator’s block”. What re-invigorated me to get back to blogging and
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New Combo System in Kingdom Hearts 3
Longer Combos and higher damage Kingdom Hearts is a game that’s not known for fancy combos and hard-to-do button inputs. However, there is a system that hasn’t been quite tapped into yet with the latest installment, Kingdom Hearts 3 that will have you rethinking how you head into battles. Due to the
