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Disneyland Adventures (PC) Review

In my perusal of what Xbox Game Pass for PC had to offer, I stumbled upon Disneyland Adventures as one of the titles offered. As I was raised on the brand’s movies as a kid, I have plenty of memories attached. Though I…

Pummel Party (PC) Review

In search of games to play with my group of friends, I came across Pummel Party. Judging a book by its cover, initially I dismissed the title as I wasn’t keen on the art style. However, I took the plunge during the Winter…

Override 2: Super Mech League (PC) Review

It’s every kid’s dream to play with giant robots. Well, it was mine at least, and I was lucky enough to grow up with some visually-impressive Transformers movies and games. Between that and Pacific Rim, I’ve had a fleeting interest in that form of…

Cyberpunk 2077, 60 Hours In

Back when I garnered my impression of Cyberpunk 2077 with a strong 9.5 rating, I realized that I had gotten exactly what I wanted out of the title. I’ve made a habit of not getting too excited for things, as doing so can lead…

Crackdown 3 (PC) Review

I recently had the pleasure of being gifted a few free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for PC. Curious as to what I could get my hands on that was previously unavailable on the other storefronts, I opted to start off…

The Importance of Character Creation in First-Person Games

One of the most intriguing parts of gaming is the character customization menu. Delving out of the convention of putting yourself in the shoes of a defined protagonist, some games let you define just who the protagonist is, down to their mustache…

A Tribute to Radios in Open-World Games

Open-world games tend to have a lot of polish and attention-to-detail, but I think one of the most underrated aspects of them is the inclusion of comprehensive radio stations whenever you pop into a car. As the following games lack an established…

Epic Games Store Holiday Sale Highlights

Christmas is approaching and that means the digital storefronts are ready to offer you some great games at low prices. While our minds tend to jump to the Steam Winter Sale, there are some amazing deals going on right now over at…

Cyberpunk 2077 (PC) Review

It’s safe to say millions have been dying to play Cyberpunk 2077, as the game has finally landed on digital store shelves after its announcement almost a decade ago. We knew from the start that development would take ages, but a common misconception…

PHOGS! (PC) Review

I’m a simple man. If I’m presented with the opportunity to play as an animal in a game, I’m immediately intrigued, but the chance to play as a two-headed dog a la CatDog? I knew I had to get my hands on…