Judgment (PS4) Review
I make it no secret, most of the time, that I am a huge fan of the Yakuza franchise. I also make it no secret that those games look way different at first glance than they actually are. Judgment is no exception…
Author: Alexx Aplin
Alexx has been writing about video games for almost 10 years, and has seen most of the good, bad and ugly of the industry. After spending most of the past decade writing for other people, he decided to band together with a few others, to create a diverse place that will create content for gaming enthusiasts, by gaming enthusiasts.
My Friend Pedro (Switch) Review
Since My Friend Pedro was announced at E3 2018, I found myself curious and enamored by the ridiculous premise. Devolver Digital has a way of picking unique and sometimes strange games to publish, so this seemed perfect for their brand. My instinct…
Dragon Star Varnir (PS4) Review
Idea Factory is known for RPG’s as well as a few other niche genres like dating sims. However, I am always amused by the new directions that some Idea Factory RPGs go into. Dragon Star Varnir is a good example, considering it…
Lapis X Labyrinth (Switch) Review
As an RPG fan, NIS America has been one of my go-to developers for a while. Sure, some of their titles aren’t great, but on the whole, they tend to have a solid library. The great thing about them is that they…
For the King (Switch) Review
Back in 2015, developer IronOak Games kickstarted a little project called For the King. After said success, they went on to launch a two-year Early Access campaign, which led to a full release on Steam back in April of 2018. Now, over…
Nintendo E3 2019 Showcase News Roundup
The last conference of E3 2019 has always historically been Nintendo (at least in the past few years), and boy did they come big this year. I had my misgivings after Reggie’s departure, mostly because I know how awkward other presenters can…
Square Enix E3 2019 News Roundup
E3 2019 is well underway, and Square Enix had a hell of a show yesterday that knocked the socks off a lot of people. In the spirit of continuing our E3 coverage, here is a rundown of everything that was shown during…
Tropes: A Discussion of Positive Trends and Harmful Messages
Recently, there has been a widespread discussion of how the media portrays various demographics and characters. There seems to be an epidemic of using tropes in ways that don’t serve a character’s narrative, or that reinforce toxic ideas. So, in the spirit…
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark Review
I am a big fan of games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Fire Emblem, and Disgaea. Grid-Based Tactics RPG’s are a bit rare these days outside of the aforementioned franchises, but Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is looking to change that. Fell Seal: Arbiter’s…
Syfy’s Response to The Magicians Finale is Strange
As you are no doubt aware, The Magicians Season 4 Finale left many fans feeling highly upset. The backlash came for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the message it sent to those at risk or suffering from Suicidal…