Mike Reitemeier | Phenixx Gaming

Thrifty Business (PC) Review

Even the most intense gamers need a break, and there’s no shortage of cozy, wholesome games to serve as a breather, whether it’s from life or even other video games. It’s the idea of having complete agency over a space, with deep…

Warhammer Survivors Demo Out Now

Auroch Digital, in partnership with both Warhammer and Poncle, the developers of Vampire Survivors, has released a public demo on Steam for their upcoming game, Warhammer Survivors. Announced in late 2025 and gearing for a 2026 release window, this bullet heaven roguelite…

Gunboat God (PC) Review

You can tell a video game is brimming with style from the first few seconds of its trailer. Gunboat God certainly has that hook, as one glance at its vibrant colors, flashy visuals, and compelling gameplay loop, and it’s quick to turn heads and…

Fishbowl (PC) Review

Every once in a while, a narrative game will actually stoke some emotion out of me, whether it be from relatability, evocative moments, or pure artistry. It’s even rarer to encounter a title that manages to capture all three of these –…

Screamer (PC) Review

One game that caught a lot of eyes during the many trailers of The Game Awards in 2024 was Screamer. A reboot of a 30-year-old DOS racer, this iteration turned heads thanks to its anime-inspired presentation, a stark contrast from the gritty…

Rubato (PC) Review

Platformers have been going strong for decades, but there’s somehow still untapped potential. All it takes is a solid game mechanic, a unique art style, or a fine-tuned difficulty to reel players in to the tried-and-true formula. One look at the trailer…

Rhythm Doctor Finally Gets 1.0 Release

After nearly five years of Early Access, Rhythm Doctor is finally out in 1.0 on Steam. This full release sees the completion of the Story Mode, with the addition of Act 6. This rhythm game has sat at an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating throughout the…

New Postal Game Trailer Uses AI, Publisher Ends Project

Running With Scissors, the publisher behind the Postal series, has announced a new game: Postal: Bullet Paradise. Dubbed as a bullet heaven shooter with online co-op, the development behind the game lies with a studio titled “Goonswarm Games”. The announcement came with a trailer showcasing…

Fanatical’s 1500th Bundle Is One Of Its Best Yet

The swelling of my Steam library is largely due in part to collecting ultra-cheap bundles over the course of a decade. Whether it was Humble Bundle, IndieGala, or Bundle Stars (now Fanatical), I would regularly drop a few bucks on several games…

Night Swarm (PC) Review

A YouTube comment on the Night Swarm official announcement trailer summed things up concisely: “It’s an indie game in 2025, check inside, it’s a roguelite with survivor elements.” Be that as it may, I still find myself addicted and wanting to review the majority…