Mike Reitemeier | Phenixx Gaming

The Game Delayed Twenty Times: Mike Goes on Hike

Every day, I check my Steam wishlist filtered by release date to see if any of my anticipated games get release dates. Sometimes games I completely forgot about will pop up, and I’ll get excited all over again. Other times, I’ll see…

Lou’s Lagoon (PS5) Review

The cozy game movement continues on, as games we’ve seen previewed even years ago in Wholesome Directs are coming into fruition in 2026, and several others being years out. One that I had my eye on after a successful 10k pound Kickstarter…

Gamescom Addresses Stolen Hardware

By 2026, we have seen all sorts of public apologies via social media. Corporations, influencers, companies of all sorts have sought to clear their name through these means, to varying response from consumers. With recent reports from Gamescom 2026 of stolen hardware,…

Metal Gear Solid Composer Releases Jazz Record

Norihiko Hibino, video game composer and saxophonist, has released the newest piece of his Jazz Resort series, Jazz Resort vol. 3. Hibino, whose works include Metal Gear Solid 1 through 4, Bayonetta 1 and 2, and The Wonderful 101, has taken to releasing his own works under the moniker GENTLE LOVE, alongside other…

Gunstoppable (PC) Review

I have gladly welcomed the surge in roguelite FPS games flooding the Steam marketplace lately. Whether it’s Deadzone Rogue, Abyssus, or Voidbreaker, leveraging my twitch reflexes and longstanding prowess in battle arenas with a sense of regular progression and diversity in runs is…

Blades of Fire (PC) Review

There’s tons of fantasy RPGs available on Steam to sink dozens or even hundreds of hours into. Whether it’s the timeless Elder Scrolls Skyrim or a newcomer like Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, escaping into medieval debauchery is something gamers still do to this day.…

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 –…