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Overcooked! All You Can Eat (Switch) Review

I’ll admit, as much fun as I have had with Overcooked! All You Can Eat while preparing for this review, I’m a bit ashamed of myself for not picking up these games and playing them sooner. Overcooked! All You Can Eat contains…

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse (Switch) Review

When Stubbs the Zombie released on Xbox in 2005, it was surprisingly difficult for me to find a copy of the game. Because of that, it largely flew under my radar, until I saw that it was being remastered for Switch. After…

Cyanide & Happiness – Freakpocalypse (Switch) Review

Warning: Cyanide & Happiness – Freakpocalypse contains adult humor and is not appropriate for children. However, this review does not contain adult content and is suitable for all ages. I’ll admit, from time to time I like a bit of dark comedy.…

Going Medieval Early Access Preview

I love trying out new City Builder games. I tend to enjoy playing them to relax or even just exploring and creatively building up a new community. Sometimes I find games that I can just play and enjoy like Islanders, where sometimes…

Corpse Husband and Public Discussion of Chronic Illness

Today is a departure from the normal sort of content I usually make for Phenixx Gaming. Most things I make are reviews, news, or editorial pieces that comment on a social issue or aspect of entertainment. To some degree, this article applies…

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Coming to Steam

I have spent ridiculous hours playing the classic Bubble Bobble games over the years. Along with things like Tetris and Puzzle Fighter, I played a ton of puzzle games as a kid. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends was originally a console exclusive and…

Anodyne Developers Announce Sephonie for 2021 PC Release

I’m relatively new to Analgesic Productions’ work. I recently reviewed Anodyne 2 on the Switch and found myself intrigued by the game’s concept and approach to surreal (yet meaningful) storytelling. The use of abstract visuals and concepts to tell a personal story…

Dark Alliance gets PC and Console Release Date

I’ve been playing the Dark Alliance games since back on the PlayStation 2. In fact, if you really want a deep cut in my gaming library, I played hours of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance (and its sequel) as well as the Champions…

Kitaria Fables Devs Discuss Classless Combat System

Kitaria Fables is an Indie darling that has caught my eye in recent months. I love games like Rune Factory, so new information about Twin Hearts’ upcoming Action Farming-Sim is always welcome. It seems the developers have not just announced Co-Op, but…

Square Enix Presents Digital Showcase Coming Next Week

Since the Pandemic, a lot of developers have chosen digital showcases over live ones. Sony’s State of Play is an example of a company taking on the Nintendo Direct model. Now, Square Enix is joining the party with a new showcase called…