Little Nightmares Review – A Chilling, Small-Scale Horror That Leaves a Big Impact

Reviewed on: PCAlso Available On: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo SwitchDeveloper: Tarsier StudiosPublisher: Bandai NamcoRelease Date: April 28, 2017 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,

Spongebob Squarepants: Titans of the Tide Review – With My Mystical Other Worldly Powers

Spongebob Squarepants: Titans of the Tides is a $39.99 game that is a sequel to that of Cosmic Shake, also made by Purple Lamp Studios. In the game, you solve puzzles, perform platforming challenges, and more. The game is available now both digitally and physically.

The Lonesome Guild Review – A Quiet Indie That Understands Loneliness and How We Heal

Nick writes a review for The Lonesome Guild developed by Tiny Bull Studios and published by DON’T NOD. This indie game is an action RPG with puzzle solving and a story centered around the concept of loneliness.

Backbone Pro Review – The Best Mobile Gaming Controller Just Got Better

The Backbone Pro is a premium mobile gaming controller that significantly improves upon the original Backbone One. It features enhanced grip, build quality, full-sized thumbsticks, better buttons, and Bluetooth support for seamless connectivity across devices. With a robust design and 40 hours of battery life, it is highly recommended for both casual and serious gamers, priced at $169.99.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Review – A Riskier Roll, But Is It Worth the Gamble?

A full review regarding to Lost in Random: The Eternal Die played on the PS5 system. The game is a roguelike set in the world of a Black Dice that has trapped the Queen of Random inside and must beat Mare to break free.

Summer Game Fest 2025 Recap – Repetitive Genres, Strong Indies, and a Surprise Resident Evil 9 Reveal

Honestly, the games industry is in a very worrisome state right now. Gamers who are on social media and the internet see it frequently from press outlets, company statements, and employees’ posts, where it is a rough time making video games. There are layoffs, full development team shut downs, and

Sony’s June 2025 State of Play Was a Game-Changer – Here’s Everything They Showed

Sony’s recent State of Play showcased a mix of exciting reveals and anticipated titles. Notable announcements included Bandai Namco’s Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots and Digimon Story: Time Stranger, alongside Indie games like Baby Steps. The event was well-received, highlighting Sony’s strong lineup ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. Overall, it scored a 9/10.

Top PlayStation Deals You Can’t Miss – Days of Play 2025 Roundup

Sony’s Days of Play 2025 sale features significant discounts on PS5 consoles, accessories, and games. Key deals include the PS5 Slim bundle at $449, a PS5 Pro for $649, and various games like Ratchet & Clank at $29.99. Over 500 digital games are discounted on the PSN Store, appealing to all gamers.

NINTENDO SWITCH 2 DIRECT – NICK’S REVIEW, RECAP & OPINIONS

Nintendo revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 today (April 2, 2025). The console launches June 5, 2025 at a price point of $450USD. The direct showed a lot of features of the consoles, added functionality, and a bunch of games that are coming to the console at and around launch.

Split Fiction Review – Hazelight’s Best Co-Op Game Yet? Powerful Storytelling Meets Creative Gameplay

Split Fiction is a Co-Op adventure game about Mio’s and Zoe’s stories and how their lives are connected through an accidental mistake. Two players must work with each other in order to complete the game.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review – A Great Game But A Lackluster 2025 Remaster

A review for the new remaster of Donkey Kong Country Returns. This 2D platforming game was originally developed by Retro Studios and released on the Wii system. It has been brought over to the Nintendo Switch by Forever Entertainment with some new quality of life adjustments and modes, along with some issues in the game.

Stars in the Trash Review: A Fun Cat Adventure Game Inspired by Animated Classics.

Stars in the Trash is a charming platforming adventure game inspired by classic animated movies. The game is created by a core team that is composed of 3 people but has more quality than some massive AAA teams with hundreds of developers. Sometimes, big things come in smaller packages!

Neva Review: Absolutely Beautiful In Every Way

Neva from Nomada Studio (Gris) and the powerhouse publisher of indie games, Devolver Digital, is a beautiful game. It follows the story of a young woman and a cub on a path to create a life for themselves in a decaying world. It is available for PC and Consoles on October 15th, 2024.

Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports Review: A Wacky Release… In More Ways Than One.

Reviewed On: PCAlso Available On: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/SPrice: $49.99 USDDeveloper: Bamtang GamesPublisher: Gamemill EntertainmentRelease Date: September 27th, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided for this review but does not influence the opinions stated here in any way. Warner Brothers have been on a,

Epic Mickey Rebrushed Review: The Return of the Painting Mouse!

Epic Mickey Rebrushed from Purple Lamp and THQ Nordic is a remake of the Wii game Epic Mickey. Brought up to 2024 visuals, the gameplay remains similar with wonderful characters, a charming soundtrack, a beautiful world, and a plot that while predictable, was enjoyable!

Elsie Review: An Unfortunately Underwhelming Rouge-Like.

Reviewed On: Nintendo SwitchAlso Available On: PS5 and PCPrice: $19.99 USD (PC) / $24.99 USD (Consoles: PS5/Switch)Developer: Knight Shift GamesPublisher: Playtonic FriendsRelease Date: September 10th, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided for this review but does not influence the opinions stated here in any way. Elsie was originally announced back

The Plucky Squire Review: Jot’s Great Adventure

Reviewed On: PS5Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, and PC (And Day 1 on PS+ Extra) Price: Digital – $29.99 USD / Physical – $34.99 Standard or $54.99 DeluxeDeveloper: All Possible FuturesPublisher: Devolver DigitalRelease Date: Digital – September 17th, 2024 / Physical – February 21st, 2025 Please Note: A review code

Caravan SandWitch Review: A Little Too Relaxing

Reviewed On: PS5Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, and PCPrice: $24.99 USDDeveloper: Plane ToastPublisher: Dear VillagersRelease Date: September 12th, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided for this review but does not influence the opinions stated here in any way. I love indie developers and I play a lot of indie games

Astro Bot PS5 Review: An Almost Perfect Experience!

Reviewed On: PS5Price: $59.99 USDDeveloper: Team AsobiPublisher: Sony Interactive EntertainmentRelease Date: September 6th, 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 our ongoing research into world

Gori: Cuddly Carnage Review ~ A Totally Different Cat Game Than Seen Before!

Reviewed On: PS5Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PCPrice: Digital – $21.99 USD / Physical – $29.99 PS5 or $34.99 SwitchDeveloper: Angry Demon StudioPublisher: Wired ProductionsRelease Date: Digital – August 29th, 2024 / Physical – October 29th, 2024 Please Note: A review code was provided by Wired

Best Games of 2024 So Far: Action, RPG, and More

There has been a lot going on in 2024 in the games industry from the numerous closures, layoffs, and video game releases. Too many game releases have occurred and while it’s been impossible to play every single game, I decided to recap my favorite 10 titles that I have played

Top 10 Demos from Steam Next Fest June 2024

Every time there is a Steam Next Fest, there are loads and loads of demos for games that are available to play for a full week, with occasionally some staying up after the Next Fest. This time, there were so many games that I needed to devote a full day

Gears of War E-Day & More! My Thoughts on the Summer Game Showcases (June 7th-9th)

E3 time is upon us, although E3 has become a thing of the past with many different publishers and teams crafting their own showcases and Geoff Keighley hosting a big summer event for games. This article won’t talk about the news for every game announced, but rather my thoughts on

Little Kitty, Big City Review: Almost Purrfect.

Reviewed On: Xbox Series X (Through Xbox Game Pass) Also Available On: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PCPrice: $24.99 USDDeveloper: Double Dagger StudiosPublisher: Double Dagger StudiosRelease Date: May 9th, 2024 Being an adult can be very hard. You have bills, kids, work, school, and life in general can get in the way

No Rest For The Wicked – Early Access Review: So Far It’s A Wicked Good Time!

This review provides an in-depth look at the Early Access launch for No Rest for the Wicked. The game delivers stunning art, an immersive world, challenging combat, a gripping story, and more. However, certain aspects like skill points, fast travel, and inventory management need refinement. There are performance issues as of now, but the future looks promising for the title!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Persona 5 Tactica: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Wavetale Review: A Game that Pours its Heart and Soul into Every Moment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trek To Yomi Review: Classic Japanese Cinema Reborn

Reviewed On: PlayStation 5Also Available On: PS4, 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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