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Amazon Luna Games with Prime – July 2026

Jeffrey, I get that the grown man who looks like he’s eaten more glue than he’s ever had brain cells now technically has more money than you, but this is a new low. As usual, it is the monthly moan about Prime/Luna,…

The Adventures of Elliot (PC) Review

Would you kindly join me as we talk about a new journey? Square Enix and Team Asano’s newest HD-2D adventure is a marvel in several ways, harkening back to a different age in more ways than one. The Adventures of Elliot: The…

River City Girls 2 is Free on Epic

Monday, there is a closed beta test for a new Avatar fighting game to register for. Tuesday, the 2.5D puzzle platformer set around Arabian culture, Nightscape, got a new trailer. On Wednesday, there was a Splatoon-themed Nintendo Direct, Nivalis was renamed and finally given…

Ugly Betty “Giving Up the Ghost” – Review

Much like that time Maggie died: Willy’s in the grave, in the grave, Willy’s in the grave! I genuinely wish it wasn’t as awkward to transition to this now, but our director this week only did one episode of Ugly Betty, Gary…

Blades of Fire (PC) Review

There’s tons of fantasy RPGs available on Steam to sink dozens or even hundreds of hours into. Whether it’s the timeless Elder Scrolls Skyrim or a newcomer like Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, escaping into medieval debauchery is something gamers still do to this day.…

New Knockout Tour Routes Added to Mario Kart World

In a new update to Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2, new routes have been added to Knockout Tour, one of the game’s signature modes. A few other updates are included in the Ver. 1.7.0 update, but new ways to explore the…

Guns of Eschaton Announced for PC

I love a good Wild West adventure if it is sprinkled with a little fantasy/supernatural magic. The concept of the “Weird West,” as it is called (also the name of a game), captivates me, as there are plenty of urban legends and…

Nivalis renamed and gets release date

If I could be as explicit as I want to be for this one, my description of how excited I am about Nivalis would make fans of The Boys blush. First revealed back in 2021, ION LANDS and 505 Games’ Nivalis stunned…

Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct Rundown

On June 30, 2026, Nintendo hosted a Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct for the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. A single-player experience is a big shift for the Splatoon franchise, so a deeper look at what to expect should help players determine if…

Is the Star Fox Method of Replayability Fit for 2026?

Star Fox is out now on Nintendo Switch 2 and is selling quite well by some metrics out of the gate. As noted by VGC, Star Fox led the UK charts in its opening week, starting more strongly than the last two entries in the…