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Taylor’s Most Anticipated PS5 Releases for Fall 2026

It’s PlayStation’s turn to get the most-anticipated treatment. Say what you will about Sony this console generation, but despite not really finding their footing, they’re still leading the pack in console sales and industry influence. We’re going to hold off on spending…

Disney Afternoon Adventures Vol. 7 is a 90s Treasure Trove

I’m a long-time fan of the work Fantagraphics is doing to preserve Disney Comics of the 20th century. Its newest collection, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers: Scheme the Impossible Dream: Disney Afternoon Adventures Vol. 7, continues the task of bringing some of the most…

Madden NFL 27 (Xbox Series X) Review

Madden NFL 27 and EA College Football 27 both release within weeks of one another now that EA is publishing two titles ahead of football season. It’s not necessarily like they’re competing against one another; each league has its own fandoms. Football fanatics will probably…

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review

In the long list of Nintendo franchises, Xenoblade Chronicles has slowly become a unique and standout example of the game company’s lineup diversity. Monolith Soft is one of the most underrated studios in Nintendo’s roster, providing great support for top-tier titles and, of…

Ghost Narrative Game ‘Remaining Grace’ Announced

Some combinations of words sort of catch you off guard, and I’ll be honest, the term ghost narrative is a great example. When developer Ambedo Studios announced its new game, Remaining Grace, the use of ghost narrative to describe this emotional, non-linear…

Blizzard Reportedly Leads Xbox Studios in Performance

A lot of talk in the Activision Blizzard acquisition indicated that Xbox was really landing a huge asset in the Call of Duty developer and publisher. In reality, we might have overlooked the influence and power of the Blizzard name, which we likely…

Taylor’s Most Anticipated Xbox Releases for Fall 2026

We had a good look ahead on the Switch and Switch 2 consoles recently as we gear up for fall gaming. Now, we’re seeing green as we turn to the Xbox ecosystem. While many are wondering how Xbox digs itself out of…

Blue Reflection Quartet (Switch 2) Review

Blue Reflection Quartet is a collection of four games ripe with tropes in the larger Japanese entertainment media ecosystem. We have magical girls, mysterious worlds that exist alongside our own, and world-saving consequences running parallel to slice-of-life narratives. There isn’t necessarily an element…

Lies of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2) Review

Developer Neowiz released a game in 2023 that I mistakenly underestimated. In part, a Souls-like inspired by a 19th-century novel wasn’t necessarily something that sounded like it would work well on paper. Instead, I was pleased to play through Lies of P with a smile…

Taylor’s Most Anticipated Switch Releases for Fall 2026

Back-to-school items are back in stores, August is nearly here, and that means that summer is slowly passing us by. With a great fall of games on the horizon, I’m going to take a look at all three major consoles and talk…