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Mike’s Favorite Bullet Heavens of 2023

Without a doubt, my most-played genre of games this year was the Bullet Heaven. This is thanks to the surge in popularity brought about by Vampire Survivors in 2022, which I not only couldn’t shake, but fell headfirst into as 2023 progressed. There’s…

Keiran’s Top 3 Games of 2023

For some, this has been a fantastic year of games, and I can’t blame them. However, as an industry, it has been horrible. You have Embracer trying to make up for spending by firing a lot of staff, with Epic, Sony, Microsoft,…

Why I Keep Coming Back To Pummel Party

Gaming alone is fun, but I find myself having the most fun with friends in tow. Having grown up on sleepovers with Mario Party, I was thrilled to find a title like it in Pummel Party that my friends had recommended to play. What…

Phenixx Gaming’s GOTY Staff Picks 2023

As is tradition, the staff at Phenixx Gaming has come together for the usual rundown of our personal picks for Game of the Year. The criteria here is that the game had to be released in 2023, it could not be currently…

Gaming Knick Knack Gift Ideas

With the New Year sales on their way, everyone is shopping for loved ones in seemingly every store. Whether it be digital or physical shopping, there is almost always a need to find small knick-knacks for any form of giving. Another key…

Mike’s Favorite Rom-Com Anime of 2023

I am a sucker for a good love story, and my favorite way it’s told is through anime. The romantic comedy genre hearkens back to greats like Ouran Host Club and Toradora, but seems to be peaking in recent years with tons of contemporary manga…

Nintendo Switch Game Gift Guide 2023

I have mentioned it before and I will mention it again. 2023 was a phenomenal year for video games! There are so many games that have blown our minds that it is hard to keep track of all of them. That is…

PlayStation 5 Game Gift Guide 2023

2023 was bursting at the seams with phenomenal games and many of those great games are playable on the PlayStation 5. From exclusive games to exclusive content and content that came early, the PlayStation 5 proved once again this year why it…

Xbox Series X|S Game Gift Guide 2023

While there may not have been too many exclusive games of note that came to the Xbox Series X|S this year, there are still a few gems that can be found on the console. While some of the games on this list…

Family Video Game Gift Guide 2023

2023 was a great year for gaming, especially for games that are great for families of all ages. This is why I have put together a list of some of the greatest family-friendly video games that would be perfect to get with…