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Monster Hunter Rise (PS5) Review

The Monster Hunter franchise is one of those series that I was always curious about, yet never quite dived in. I had heard people gush about how much fun the Monster Hunter games were, but I was always a little concerned that…

Sequel Bait – Advance Wars

My recent time with Fire Emblem: Engage had me thinking back on another one of Nintendo’s legacy franchises. Advance Wars is a series of turn-based tactical combat games primarily developed by the Fire Emblem developer, Intelligent Systems. Published primarily by Nintendo, the…

Breaking Down Atomic Heart Editions on Steam

Atomic Heart is a game that has captured the attention of my friends and I ever since it was announced in 2017. After almost six years, it is hard to believe that the game is just around the corner. On Steam, there…

Aka (Switch) Review

Sometimes a game is designed to be cozy and relaxing. Most of the time, I enjoy these sorts of games. However, Aka is a game that is so cozy that I can’t decide whether it is simply a slow burn, or a…

The Great War: Western Front Demo Preview

I’ve been on somewhat of a kick of early 20th-century wars and politics these last few weeks: Rising Front, Animal Farm, WW2 Rebuilder, and my excitement for the upcoming historical strategy game, The Great War: Western Front. In the early February Steam Next Fest, The Great…

Video Horror Society Valentine’s Event Has Begun

Love is in the air for Video Horror Society as the game has begun its Valentine’s Day Event titled “Eat Your Heart Out.” Over this eight-day event already underway, players will get new items by logging in every single day: these items…

Godlike Burger (Switch) Review

I’m not the best at time-management games, but I know a good one when I see it. I spent a lot of time watching my mom play Diner Dash as a kid, and there were plenty of games that came after that…

New to Xbox Game Pass – February 2023 Wave 1

Hot on the heels of the second January wave is the first February wave for Xbox Game Pass. Six unique games make up the new additions, one of which is a highly-anticipated day-one release and two which are new improved offerings. Let’s…

Recipe for Disaster Is Free On Epic

Monday, joining Rumbleverse in the pit of “another one,” Knockout City will be KO’d following its 9th season. Tuesday, the next game from those that dissolved the Hand of Fate studio has a new publisher for Capes, which I gave a preview for last year. Wednesday, after going on a multi-legged adventure,…

Star Trek: Lower Decks “No Small Parts” – Review

Since my wifi was out this weekend and I decided to watch the first episode of Strange New Worlds again, I had one question. Why is it that the only good Star Trek comes from bolder and newer ideas? We haven’t had a wholly original…