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A Modest Proposal for Improving Steam Next Fests

Before we get started, I just want to express my hope that this article’s carefully-chosen title was enough to grab the attention of any English Literature majors in our audience. With that said, a Steam Next Fest has just ended as I…

Breaking Down Accessibility: Design Hostility and You

We were bound to get here eventually, and strangely Elden Ring’s release last week was the perfect catalyst for it. I often read various takes on games such as Elden Ring because I want to see what both veterans and newcomers think…

Calls To Boycott Russia Come As Donations Roll In For Ukraine

It has been a week now since the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian forces under the direction of Vladimir Putin, something that if you’ve been breathing for more than five minutes, you’ll be acutely aware of. As the calls for sanctions…

Pokémon Presents Highlights – February 2022

Coinciding with Pokémon Day, the latest Pokémon Presents presentation celebrated the franchise’s 26th anniversary with updates on their current games and exciting announcements for the future. Here’s an overview of everything that was announced. The first update was for the still immensely…

94th Academy Awards Predictions – Animated Feature

The Best Animated Feature Oscar has always been dominated by Disney and Pixar, with few mix-ups. The House of Mouse has three representatives in the mix this year, while Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are seeking to repeat their 2018 success with…

Ocean’s Heart (Switch) Review

I grew up with The Legend of Zelda franchise, as have many people. In fact, Wind Waker is one of my favorite Zelda experiences. So, when I saw the trailer for Ocean’s Heart, which drew inspiration from Wind Waker and other Zelda…

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax to Receive Rollback

Since being announced at The Game Awards 2021, the modern port of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax has been set to join the impressive lineup of fighting games coming out this year. Not only is it coming out on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch,…

Elden Ring Tops UK Charts as Fastest Selling FromSoft’ Game

Maybe it is because I am still exploring The Lands Between with Stabarella, but I think this was well-deserved. Elden Ring is (in my view) one of the best, not only for the world but everything it brings to the table. Its…

Elex II (PC) Review

The open-world RPG was the staple of the 2010s, with several franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and others seeing several releases to flood the market by decade’s end. With narrative, linear tales such as God of War and The Last of Us eking out…

94th Academy Awards Predictions – Visual Effects

From the vibrant deserts of Arrakis to the multiversal saga of new and old heroes, the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards each bring the unique aesthetic of their worlds and stories to life. The Academy Award for Best Visual Effects represent…