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Rugrats: Retro Rewind Requires Rose-Colored Glasses to Play

Limited Run Games is having a great run of releases in 2026, especially if you grew up glued to the TV on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. Of all the cartoons from my childhood, few bring me that cozy warmth like Rugrats, and many of…

Alexx’s Summer Game Fest 2026 Wishlist

We are almost there, folks. We’re mid-way through May, and Summer Game Fest is upon us in June. As such, it is time to consider what we may see in the next few weeks. I have a few picks of things I…

After Theater Round Up: March & April

It is amazing how quickly the last two months have gone by. It seems like it was only last week that I wrote the first After Theater Round Up, but the number of movies that have come out proves that there has…

PC Gaming Has to Solve This Before Overtaking Home Consoles

For a lot of reasons, I find myself wondering what the future of console gaming looks like. I think in 2026, it’s fair to say the mainstream gaming audience is becoming increasingly comfortable with PC gaming. Thanks to things like the Steam…

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…