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NHL 23 (Xbox Series X) Review

As a longtime fan of EA’s NHL franchise of games, I’m astonished at how many positive, impactful changes come with this year’s iteration, NHL 23. There are a lot of things that make hockey video games fun, including fast-paced action and tight…

Flying Neko Delivery (Switch) Review

When we think about Halloween media, we’re often forced to look only to horror. That’s changing slowly but surely as we get more games, movies, and books with autumnal or Halloween aesthetics rather than chills and thrills. One title we can add…

NBA2K23 Season 2 Set to Celebrate Halloween

The bad part about a live service game is that it often encourages you to spend money on in-game items and events. While NBA 2K has a not-so-great reputation for microtransactions, I enjoy the game every year without spending an extra dime on…

EA Closing Online Services for Some of Its Games

EA is starting to close online services for a number of its games. Granted, these aren’t new titles with major player bases. Still, it’s newsworthy because this is an interesting time to be a video game player, journalist, and fan of the…

Starfield to Feature Classic Bethesda Dialogue

I’d argue that my favorite gaming experiences of all time often have one thing in common: they’re developed by Bethesda. It’s not a unique opinion, but it is one that I hold with confidence. There’s something about the infinite possibilities that these…

Triangle Strategy Brings Its Tactical Prowess to PC

I think it’s insane how many games Square Enix is putting out right now that are seemingly developed to hit a ton of my personal gaming interests. Now, I know that they’re not developing these games just for me. As a 90s…

Best Teams to Rebuild in NBA 2K23 MyFranchise

It’s been a while since the launch of NBA 2K23 and I’m thrilled with this year’s release. The actual gameplay itself is lovely, and while I don’t mess with online too much, there’s a lot to love in the single-player experience. My…

Chivalry 2: Reinforced Brings New Content Update

Chivalry 2 is a joy for fans of multiplayer battle games and medieval combat. Publisher Tripwire Presents and developer Torn Banner Studios are launching the game on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass starting today with a significant update. New dual-wielded…

Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster is Coming to PS5

At first, it seemed like just a rumor, but now multiple sources are claiming that Horizon Zero Dawn is in fact receiving a remaster and coming to PS5 in the future. This comes less than one year after the release of its sequel, Horizon…

New Screenshots from Dragon Quest Treasures Released

In December, Dragon Quest fans will be embarking on a new journey through the franchise’s fantasy-filled world with Dragon Quest Treasures. Thanks to new screenshots released this week, we have a bit more of a visual of what will make this off-shoot different from…