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Star Trek: Picard “Disengage” – Review

Part 2 “Disengage,” that’s what she said last night when she had a sore head. Directed once again by Aarniokoski, this comes weeks after he directed the S.W.A.T. episode “Lion’s Share” about kids wanting to kill some developers for basically stealing their…

Hero of the Hive Announced for Steam

As many people know, Bees (specifically honeybees) are vital for a variety of ecosystems and purposes. A few developers have already taken on the challenge of reminding people of this fact through gaming, including games like Apico. Now, a new game is…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and 16 profit didn’t “meet expections”

To say the recent form of Square Enix has been like a rollercoaster would be a nice way of putting the C-suite’s poor decisions. The Japanese publishing giant in recent years has gone down the blockchain and AI rabbit hole, not just…

Squirrel with a Gun (PC) Review

Goat Simulator was my first foray into the “Absurd Sandbox” genre, as I call it. Since then, I’ve played things like Just Die Already, and cuter offerings like Little Kitty, Big City. Now, a new contender has arrived, a nutty one you…

My Time At Evershine Announced as Kickstarter Campaign

Pathea Games has announced the development of My Time at Evershine. Building on the success of its predecessors, My Time at Sandrock and My Time At Portia, this new chapter looks to be the studio’s most expansive and adventurous project yet. Designed to appeal to…

NeoDuel: Backpack Monster Given Release

I’m glad everyone has finally taken my advice to just do what we did in 2004. Though with the advent of Backpack Hero and some similar ideas, we are getting into the realm of changing the genre and melting it in a…

The Plucky Squire (PC) Review

Once in a while, you’ll find an Indie game that is truly special. These are games like Hades, Stardew Valley, Shovel Knight, Vampire Survivors, and other gems that stand out and shine amongst the masses. These are experiences that could stand up…

Smells Like a Mushroom (PC) Review

The weirder a game, the more I want to play it. This rule of thumb, which disregards quality and polish in search of something that subverts the status quo, has led to many great gaming experiences over the years, whether it’s psychedelic…

Special Rocket League Line of CRKD Controllers to Release

I’m a sucker for a new controller, especially one that elevates my favorite ways to game. For me, there are a few controllers that get things completely right that make me a lifelong user. When it comes to the handheld gaming with…

Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Xbox Series X) Review

We’re in a strange age of video gaming where some games don’t stay exclusive forever. I’m grateful that this is a growing trend, seeing as people should be able to play great games no matter where they play. Ember Lab’s Kena: Bridge…