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PC Game Pass Adds ‘How Long to Beat’ Interface

Microsoft announced in a new slew of September updates for its apps and platforms a fun new feature for PC Game Pass subscribers. If you’re like me and subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate, one of the great problems to have is the…

343 Industries Founder and Head Exits Studio

I played quite a bit of Halo Infinite at launch, but even I know this isn’t how 343 Industries wanted things to go. It’s been a rough road with delays of popular game modes and the outright cancelation of co-op campaign content. Despite all…

Disney Dreamlight Valley First Impressions

The initial draw of Disney Dreamlight Valley is two-fold. Firstly, Disney fans, of which there are plenty ranging in age and demographic, will always line up for a Disney game. The second appeal is regarding the gameplay promised in this sandbox-style life…

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Automates Level Grinding

One of the more tedious parts of a Pokémon game is level grinding. The process isn’t difficult, but it is very time-consuming when it comes to helping your squad out ahead of high-level battles. The Experience Share mechanic certainly helps, but the…

Lair Land Story (Switch) – Review

Lair Land Story is a visual novel that takes place in a life simulation with multiple endings. Conceptually, it’s a mash-up of some of my favorite game genres. There’s just one thing: sometimes, a great concept can’t always nail the execution. Overall, Lair…

Xbox Soft Launches Game Pass Friends and Family Subscription

In much of the world, you’re not able to try out the latest iteration of Xbox Game Pass. In Ireland and Colombia, however, gamers are getting a taste of a new approach Microsoft is taking to its subscription service with Xbox Game…

Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon Edition is Out Now

The Nintendo Switch OLED console bumped the price up by $50 for the upgraded screen. That’s not a bad trade-up if you usually play handheld. Add another $10 to that and you can net yourself a brand new Splatoon Special Edition console,…

Madden NFL 23 (Xbox Series X) – Review

The middle of August for most of my life has meant my birthday and the release of a new Madden. It’s like a time-honored tradition that marks the unofficial start to the NFL season, at least in my mind. There’s something that…

God of Rock is a Rhythm Based Fighter Coming This Winter

I’ve never been a die-hard fan of fighting games, but I do love a great rhythm-based game. The good news for fans of both genres is that Modus games revealed a great new IP at Gamescom’s Future Game Show that mixes both…

Strange Horticulture (Switch) – Review

There’s something about browsing a plant shop that I find extremely satisfying. Like a lot of people, I picked up a few plants during the pandemic to try a new hobby. They’re even still alive! More good news: the person who sold…