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The Outlast Trials Closed Beta Thoughts

The Outlast Trials Closed Beta has come to an end, and it was quite a wild ride! Set before the events of Outlast 1 and 2, you are brought in by the Murkoff Corporation to be the newest addition to their batch…

Why GoW: Ragnarok Needs To Be PS4’s Sendoff

The lifespan of a console is a compelling thing to think about. The shelf life of any given console has varied between generations, with cross-generational support being a must during the newer console’s infancy. While the first Playstation was around for 6…

Frustratingly Imperfect, Cyberpunk 2077 is Still Worth Your Time

I’m probably like a lot of people in the way that I decided to engage with Cyberpunk 2077. Turned off and downright disgusted by the way the game was rolled out in such a haphazard, half-baked fashion, I decided to stay away. Then,…

Spooky Games to Play Next Halloween: Round 2

Halloween can feel like an all-month excursion, as the popularity of all things horror, scary, and spooky are massively on-trend in October. While some of us are too old for trick-or-treating, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in video gaming,…

Is The ESRB Too Lenient?

When one looks at a game cover, they’re generally looking for a synopsis of what the game is about or at the stylistic cover art to get a sense of what it’s about. Parents, on the other hand, are looking toward the…

Street Fighter 6 – Closed Beta Impressions

After the dark mark that Street Fighter V left on the series, even though it did improve quite a lot after a couple of years to become a great game in its own right, Street Fighter 6 has opted to take a…

Best Teams to Rebuild in NBA 2K23 MyFranchise

It’s been a while since the launch of NBA 2K23 and I’m thrilled with this year’s release. The actual gameplay itself is lovely, and while I don’t mess with online too much, there’s a lot to love in the single-player experience. My…

Yearly Releases are Ruining Pokémon

The Pokémon franchise has always been special to me. I’ve always been interested in biology and animals, so much so that I originally majored in Environmental Science before discovering I was terrible at lab work. Nonetheless, the entire concept of traveling through…

Western Games Need Better Music

Music is an often overlooked but nevertheless essential part of every great video game. Without it, a game can come across lifeless and dull. However, with the right music a game can often cement itself into your mind long after you have…

Selma Blair’s Dancing With The Stars Debut Feels Like Victory

We all talk about how dangerous (or strange) parasocial relationships between viewers and actors (or content creators) can be. However, I’m going to ignore my own advice about personal attachment to celebrities and be a fanboy for a moment. After watching Introducing,…