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More Games Should be Weird

Hear me out here. The gaming industry is a colorful, wild array of magical, mysterious things. However, I think as the years have gone by, games have become more… safe. The idea of mass market appeal has overtaken creativity and pure fun,…

Hidden Gems of 2025

This year has been stacked with great games. From Expedition 33, Silksong, and The Ivalice Chronicles, all the way to stuff like South of Midnight and Where Winds Meet, there is a lot of great stuff to play. However, as with every…

Live A Live (Switch) Preview

For a long time, I had heard people talk about a spectacular JRPG called Live a Live. Some conversations about the game came up as I played Octopath Traveler, and for years, I had been told that I needed to play the…

Phenixx Gaming’s GOTY 2025 Picks

Every year, as part of our end-of-the-year festivities, the crew here at Phenixx Gaming gets together and chooses a variety of our favorite Games of the Year. The only rule is that they have to be released this year. Technically, I (Alexx)…

Behind the Curtain – Let’s Talk About Demos

Steam Next Fest has passed us by, but a lot of games are still vying for our attention. As a game review site that covers both news and reviews, a lot of things are grabbing our attention at any moment. Let’s talk…

On the Subject of Bloodrayne 3

I’m a fan of niche franchises, as many readers will no doubt be aware. The Bloodrayne franchise is one of my favorite “cult classics” from the 2000s. Rayne is sassy, fun, and who doesn’t like playing a dhampir with mobility and a…

Trash Goblin Accessibility Report Card

I enjoyed Trash Goblin when I checked it out during its Early Access period. However, a friend recently reminded me that the development team has added a variety of accessibility features based on player feedback. So, let’s start the first “Accessibility Report…

Season’s Greetings from Phenixx Gaming 2025

It is that time again, everyone! Phenixx Gaming’s editorial team (and writers) are going on a break for three weeks. This year has been a crazy ride, full of great games, interesting news, a few delays, and lots of chaos in the…

PowerWash Sim 2 announces First DLC Pack

From the Shinra Building to a Warhammer Mech, PowerWash Simulator covered an array of worlds and DLC locations. Now, with PowerWash Simulator 2, fans have wondered what the first DLC tie-in would be. Now, FuturLab has made the announcement, coming sooner than…

Reanimal Gets Official Release Date

I’ve had an eye on Reanimal for some time now. Developed by the creators of Little Nightmares and Little Nightmares 2, the co-op horror game seems to be the next evolution in their horror formula. Now, it seems that we’re finally getting…