Mike Reitemeier | Page 31 | Phenixx Gaming

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…

Desolate (PC) Review

When I saw some of my irl friends playing a game called Desolate during the recent Steam Sale, I thought nothing of it until I saw they were playing almost every night. They asked me to join in but I was hesitant, even with…

Haven (PC) Review

Relationships are a crucial part of life, as the vast majority of us have felt love and let it influence us to do things we normally wouldn’t do. Whether it brings us to do things we don’t desire or it gets us…

King of Seas First Impressions

Naval combat in video games has always intrigued me. Ever since experiencing a virtual-reality Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World as a kid, I’ve had a soft spot for the world of the seven seas. Ship combat has been explored in…

Cyberpunk 2077 Release Times Announced

Finally, I can breathe a sigh of relief and know for sure that Cyberpunk 2077 will be playable in one week’s time. This assurance comes from the game’s developer, CD Projekt Red, unveiling the release time for the game across the world on December…

Spoilers Before Release Day and How to Avoid Them

In the age of social media, getting something spoiled is as easy as opening Facebook or Twitter. All it takes is the first post in your feed to give away some juicy details ahead of something you’re really looking forward to. Even…