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Digimon Story Time Stranger (PC) Review

Most folks in my generation fell into one of two camps: The Digimon camp or the Pokémon camp. I personally was square in the middle, loving both Digimon and Pokémon. As such, I have kept up with both over the years, and…

Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny (Switch) Review

Amongst the many childhood shows I loved as a kid, I was a fan of a lot of Nicktoons series. The Fairly Odd Parents was a big one for me, as well as Avatar: The Last Airbender and Rugrats. So, when I…

Slots and Daggers Gets Release Date

After spending time playing Cloverpit, Balatro, and an array of simulation (dad) games, the running joke in the office is that I am a “dad with no kids, with a gambling problem.” So, talking about Indie Dev Friedmann’s upcoming fantasy Rogue-like isn’t…

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch 2) Review

Final Fantasy Tactics is largely considered one of the greatest RPGs (if not one of the greatest games) of all time. From its deep story in the world of Ivalice to its engrossing and engaging gameplay, it is no wonder that fan…

Code Vein II gets New Story Trailer

I feel like this is the same old song and dance I get myself into every year. A Souls-like with an interesting premise catches my eye, I get excited, then I find out on release that the game just isn’t for me…

PowerWash Simulator 2 Now Has a Release Date

Lately, when I’m feeling a little low on energy, or I’m just generally not interested in anything else in my library, I slip back into an old favorite. PowerWash Simulator is one of my comfort, cozy games when I need a break,…

Devil Jam Gets PC Release Date

While I have been recovering from a recent surgery, I got pulled back into my Survivor-like addiction via Megabonk. I’ll have a review for it at some point, but for now, I’m enjoying just indulging in the fun of the “just one…

Accessibility Report Card – Hollow Knight: Silksong

I have been playing Hollow Knight: Silksong off and on since the day it launched. I played for about three days consecutively before reviews and other things for Phenixx Gaming pulled my attention away. Since then, I come back every few days…

Puzzle Quest Immortal Edition (PC) Review

We are in the era of “What is old becomes new again” in gaming. We have re-imaginings like Final Fantasy VII: Remake, faithful remakes like Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and so on and so forth. Puzzle…

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (PC) Review

I have been playing Nihon Falcom’s Trails franchise for over 10 years. From the Trails in the Sky series, to Trails of Cold Steel, eventually working my way to the current Trails Through Daybreak set. Now, we return to where it began…