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3 Roguelikes to Revisit in 2023

I play a lot of Roguelikes and unlike most genres or releases, some games in the genre change drastically over time. Sometimes this is a good thing, and sometimes it can be to the game’s detriment, bloating an otherwise tight experience. In…

Phenixx Gaming’s Game of the Year Staff Picks 2022

Every year, I like to gather each staff member’s thoughts on their Game of the Year pick. Instead of having to duel each other and fight for supremacy over our “one” Game of the Year, it is much more fun to just…

Hidden Gems From 2022 to Try in 2023

As the year goes on, I like to keep my eye on games that might slip past people. These are usually games that don’t make a huge impact on Steam charts, or games I don’t see people talking about. In the spirit…

5 Characters Dreamlight Valley Should Add

One of the biggest delights I’ve had all year has been Dreamlight Valley. As someone who has grown up with Disney films my entire life, this game just hits so many nostalgic notes for me. With the game’s early access period well…

Vampire Survivors (PC) Review

It has been said a few times that nothing is ever truly original anymore and that we’re all just rehashing the same ideas with a fresh coat of paint. While I don’t necessarily agree with that idea, it is rare for a…

5 Things We Should See in FFVII: Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth has been on my mind a lot lately. With Crisis Core: Reunion having been released this month, and Rebirth reportedly slated to release in 2023, there’s a lot to think about. Like all fans of the original Final…

5 Switch Games to Play on Winter Break

When this article goes live, Phenixx Gaming’s staff will be on its Winter Break, taking the weeks of Christmas and New Year to spend with our families. This got me to thinking about games that are great to play when you’re off…

Phenixx Gaming’s 2022 Holiday Greetings

Keeping with tradition, every year I like to wrap up the year with a little love letter to you, our readers. 2022 was a rough year for a lot of us. Several of us on staff struggled with health issues, mental and…

Arcade Paradise Gets First Licensed Arcade Cabinet DLC

Arcade Paradise is easily one of the most fun indie games I played in 2022. Since it was released, the developers have been supporting the game with new music and arcade cabinet DLCs. Yesterday, developer Nosebleed Interactive announced a new collaboration with…

Star Ocean: The Divine Force (PS5) Review

I have been a fan of the Star Ocean franchise for a long time. In fact, there was a time in my life when I felt that Tri-Ace RPGs were the pinnacle of RPG craftsmanship, even beyond the Final Fantasy franchise. Hopefully,…