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Keylocker (Nintendo Switch) Review

I have a love-hate relationship with action commands. I love games like Paper Mario and the Mario & Luigi series, but sometimes those timed action commands are an accessibility issue. I went into Moonana’s Keylocker with an open mind after playing Virgo…

Blasphemous II to get DLC and Free Update

October kicks off my favorite time of the year. The weather gets cooler, I love Halloween, and we get closer to the Holiday season. I get a special Halloween treat this year, as Blasphemous II’s developers just announced two cool new announcements…

Gas Station Simulator gets New Junkyard DLC

I’m a big fan of Drago Entertainment’s Gas Station Simulator. It’s one of the “Dad Sims” that actually packs a lot of fun, even if it gets a little hectic sometimes. I’ve been happy with the continued support of Gas Station Simulator…

Sticky Business gets Among Us Collab

If there is anything that the developers of Among Us are good at, it is marketing. One way that they have kept Among Us in the spotlight long after the YouTube obsession has passed, is through Indie collabs. Now, there is a…

Hero of the Hive Announced for Steam

As many people know, Bees (specifically honeybees) are vital for a variety of ecosystems and purposes. A few developers have already taken on the challenge of reminding people of this fact through gaming, including games like Apico. Now, a new game is…

Squirrel with a Gun (PC) Review

Goat Simulator was my first foray into the “Absurd Sandbox” genre, as I call it. Since then, I’ve played things like Just Die Already, and cuter offerings like Little Kitty, Big City. Now, a new contender has arrived, a nutty one you…

The Plucky Squire (PC) Review

Once in a while, you’ll find an Indie game that is truly special. These are games like Hades, Stardew Valley, Shovel Knight, Vampire Survivors, and other gems that stand out and shine amongst the masses. These are experiences that could stand up…

Campfire Cozy Friends (PC) Preview

Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a huge release for Nintendo and the Cozy gaming genre. Games like Cozy Grove, Dreamlight Valley, and other cozy games have tried to take the genre into various directions. Campfire Cozy Friends also tries something new, but…

Flowstone Saga (PC) Review

I’ve had my eye on Flowstone Saga since it came to Kickstarter a few years ago. The developers of Tangledeep (Impact Gameworks) showcased a vision of an RPG with puzzle elements that I couldn’t help but latch onto. Now, after all this…

Tavern Talk (PC) Review

I’m always happy to see indie games that learn from other successes. Taking inspiration from another game to build something just as interesting is a tough challenge, but an interesting one all the same. Tavern Talk takes the ideas built from Coffee…