Taylor Bauer | Phenixx Gaming

The Wolf Among Us Remastered (Xbox Series X) Review

In 2013, The Wolf Among Us arrived at the heart of Telltale’s power. Now, more than 13 years later, Telltale is very different. After a brief closure and bankruptcy in 2018, the studio reemerged and has since been largely dormant. Luckily for us,…

Non GTA or Zelda November 2026 Games to Plan to Play

We all know what’s coming in November: the return of Metacritic’s best game of all time, and the long-awaited arrival of the newest criminal life simulator. I don’t have to report to anyone, even half-aware of video game news, that Grand Theft Auto…

Gears of War E-Day $500 Million Price Tag Points to Industry Woes

The games industry is undergoing major shifts in how it manages profits, development costs, and staff. In short, companies expect to make more money now, spend less, and feel less beholden to the team members who create the games they sell. It’s…

Atlus & Otaku Launch Persona 30th Anniversary Collection

Atlus is in the midst of a ton of fun Persona celebrations as the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary. We’ve had vinyl releases, updates on the two new projects, Persona 4 Revival and the upcoming Persona 6, and now some killer merch. Otaku, a leader in video…

Dispatch Deluxe Edition Gets 1-Year Anniversary Update

Dispatch is hands-down one of my favorite gaming experiences in recent years. Over 8 episodes, the game revives the Telltale-style, decision-based narrative experience we’ve craved since the studio’s hiatus. As developer AdHoc Studio looks to its next project, they’re taking one more…

Nintendo Kicks Off Holidays with NYC Sweepstakes

Just over a year into its cycle, the Nintendo Switch 2 will likely be on many holiday wish lists this season. There’s plenty of time to narrow down every game you hope to find wrapped in paper this winter. Still, Nintendo is…

Backrooms Anomaly: Pools Demo Out for Steam Next Fest

One funny thing about entertainment media is that once a trend gets going, it’s full steam ahead for anyone willing to make content in that space or theme. Starting as an anonymous 4chan post, the Backrooms might not seem all that enticing…

Xbox Nano Controller Revealed

For PC and console gamers, the Xbox controller has been a favorite for over a decade. Its form factor, ergonomics, and familiar design have led Xbox to stray only slightly from its 2013 design with the Xbox One. We were due for…

Toy Story Retro Roundup & Toy Story 3: CE (Switch 2) Review

1999 is widely considered one of the greatest years in video game history. While many enjoyed Final Fantasy VIII, Chrono Cross, Planescape: Torment, and Silent Hill, I was obsessed with two games. Pokémon Silver, which I still stand by, and Toy Story 2 for the PlayStation, which I still…

Fortnitemares 2026: Is it Worth Checking Out?

Fortnitemares 2026 is about halfway through its spooky-season run. With new Five Nights at Freddy’s content, another iconic horror Freddy, plus returning items and twists on past season areas, there’s plenty to like. If you wait for seasonal or limited-time events to decide whether it’s…