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It is Time for a New Vampire Hunter D Game

Anime tie-ins are more popular than ever. From Dragon Ball Xenoverse to the new upcoming Sword Art Online RPG, Echoes of Aincrad, there is big money to be made in anime adaptations in game form. After watching a recent Dungeon Chill video,…

Heated Rivalry and the Otherness of Gay Men

It has taken me a while to figure out how I wanted to approach this topic. I love Heated Rivalry. In fact, it settles into a part of me that would have suggested you were stupid (or crazy) if you told me…

Making Pokopia’s Post-Game Less Overwhelming

There’s a lot of anxiety that comes with just how massive Pokémon Pokopia looks and feels. As you begin to progress your Ditto’s story, you’ll find that you’re not just dealing with the massive landscape of Withered Wastelands, but four other distinct areas with…

What’s in the Pokémon Champions + Starter Pack Bundle?

If you’re a Pokémon fanatic, chances are you’re still working your way through Pokémon Pokopia. One major feature of that game is actually the lack of a staple in the Pokémon games: battling. Well, anyone missing out on this feature of the series is in luck since…

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch 2) Impressions

Over my time here at Phenixx Gaming, I’ve had the opportunity to review kart racers of all types. A few indie gems, a few major disappointments, and a few surprises. SEGA continues to be one of the consistent publishers that understands what…

Mobile Games of the Moment: March 2026

There are so many things to be playing all the time, and 2026 is off to a wild start. While you’re likely working through a few major releases on console or PC, we’re back for another edition of Mobile Games of the Moment…

David’s 2026 Steam Spring Sale Recommendations

Considering the temperature in my hometown is threatening to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit in mid-March, I know nothing of this “Spring” of which you speak. Nevertheless, 2026’s Steam Spring Sale is upon us, and I’ve looked through some of the discounts available…

One Simple Difference Between Pokopia and Animal Crossing

Pokémon Pokopia is the talk of the gaming world right now, outperforming expectations and even prompting Amazon to increase the game’s price by $10 USD in response to physical copy shortages. It’s not like it’s the first survival crafting game ever. It just…

Three Things AAA Games Need to Learn from Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem feels like a revelation in how to ensure action-adventure games, as well as the horror-survival genre, can elevate their offerings to players. As far as AAA games go, we’re in an age of open-world experiences that offer 60+ hours of…

After Theater Round Up: January & February

While the first two months of every year seem to be slim for good films released in theaters, there are always a few gems that are out and about if people are able to find them. However, we also live in a…