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Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares gets Release Date

Sometimes, I miss the days of classic mascot platformers. Sure, we still get Sonic and Mario games, but there is something about classic games like Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot that aren’t captured anymore. Now, the developers at Polycast Labs have…

Malware Tycoon (PC) Demo Preview

If I had a nickel for every game demo I’ve covered in the past month that centers around computer viruses in the Windows XP era, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice. What we’ve…

Tombwater Gets Updated Demo and Release Date

I’ve been following Tombwater for a while now. In fact, last month, I covered the announcement for the Character Archetypes that will be available. Now, the dev team for Tombwater has revealed a release date, as well as updates to the demo.…

Insomniac Games Reveals Marvel’s Wolverine Release Date

It’s only February, but a surprise announcement from Insomniac Games has us already dreaming of the end of summer. One of the most anticipated games of the year, Marvel’s Wolverine, will be released this September, according to a post shared by its…

It is a Perfect Time for more Darkstalkers

Thinking about the gaming industry, a lot of classic titles are coming back to the forefront. We’re seeing things like God of War, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and other classics return to the public eye. However, there is one franchise that is primed…

Skate Season 3 Monetizes Early Access to New Map

I’ve stopped logging into skate. every day, opting to play for around an hour or two each week. It’s not that I necessarily had issues with where the game was going, but I do feel like the game’s live-service nature is making it…

Celestial Return (PC) Preview

It is very rare that I find a game that blends my love of detective games with narrative RPG elements. It is even more rare to find one that blends those things with a certain kind of weirdness that just captivates me…

Memory Shortages Leave Steam Deck Out of Stock Indefinitely

Handheld PC gaming seemed to be heading toward an unstoppable run of converting console gamers eager to test the PC waters with something a bit more recognizable. Historic Switch 2 sales and a PS5 console seemingly swooning with a healthy movement of…

The Caribou Trail is a World War I adventure

Oh, I do love a bit of gaming that focuses on history. Then again, if you’ve been around long enough, you’ve seen me talk about a constant interest in both World Wars. Indeed, “Yes, but what do you mean, World War 1?”…

Demon Tides (PC) Review

Back in 2021, I reviewed Fabraz’s Demon Turf, a collect-a-thon platformer that (in my opinion) set the bar for mobility regarding platformers from independent developers. Its pseudo-sequel, Demon Turf: Neon Splash, was a little smaller and more focused on its platforming than…