Author: David Sanders

David Sanders is, at his core, a man who has somehow only just realized he needs to stop adding to his game backlog if he wants to have any hope of getting through said game backlog before the heat death of the universe. David is also the co-host and editor of the upcoming Phenixx Gaming After Dark podcast. He greatly enjoys many different varieties of games, particularly several notable RPGs and turn-based strategy titles. When he's not helping to build or plan computers for friends, David can usually be found gaming on his personal machine or listening to an audiobook to unwind.

“Reading-Style” Fantasy RPG Veritas Tales Announced

Here’s a game that purports to be a “reading-style fantasy adventure in the spirit of The Never-Ending Story.” Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, from the duo of 15 Industry and Digitalis Publishing, will be coming to Steam fairly soon. Here…

Jarred Defense to Get Playable Demo

As soon as I read the title “Jarred Defense,” I knew with certainty that the Sniper from Team Fortress 2 would be very interested in it. Now that I’ve read a bit more about Jarred Defense, the Sniper might be somewhat less…

Dreadmoor Open Playtest Live Now

Dreadmoor, “the dark fishing adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world” from developer Dream Dock and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, is celebrating “more than 200,000 wishlists” by launching its first open playtest as part of the Steam Ocean Fest. Dreadmoor’s first public playtest…

Skills & Raids Gets Open Playtest on Steam

Skills & Raids, an upcoming self-published project by solo developer Eddie Hinestroza, currently has an open beta playtest available on Steam ahead of its upcoming launch. Hinestroza has also released a new trailer for Skills & Raids on YouTube to coincide with…

Doomsday Diner Gets New Trailer

Doomsday Diner, huh? Isn’t that the television show with that spiky-haired fellow who travels to all sorts of restaurants and is known for fantasizing about being in “Flavortown?” Wait, no, this game sounds much better than that. Developer Space Rock Games, alongside…

Greenhearth Necromancer Out Now

When you hear the word “necromancer,” you probably think of a stereotypically evil character who intends to reanimate an army of the undead with which to eradicate the living. Well, what if I told you there’s at least one necromancer who doesn’t…

May 2026’s Humble Choice Bundle is Here

I suppose I “May” as well cover the newest Humble Choice bundle. May 2026’s Humble Choice bundle is live now and will be available for purchase until Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific Time. As a change of pace, there’s…

Wax Heads (PC) Review

You kids today have things so easy, with your music streaming platforms that pay artists a pittance. Back in my day, if we wanted to acquire music through the Internet, we had to buy songs in a proprietary format on iTunes. Or,…

Fulqrum Publishing Revives Theatre of War

You might think the entire concept of making video games about World War II has been done to death for ages now. It seems both Valve and Fulqrum Publishing would disagree with that, however. Steam will be hosting a World War II-themed…

Mouse: P.I. for Hire (PC) Review

Ah, now here’s a game I was really hoping I’d get to review. Given its reputation and “overwhelmingly positive” Steam reviews, I think this is a game that needs little (if any) introduction. What we’ve got here is Mouse: P.I. for Hire,…