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Corpse Husband and Public Discussion of Chronic Illness

Today is a departure from the normal sort of content I usually make for Phenixx Gaming. Most things I make are reviews, news, or editorial pieces that comment on a social issue or aspect of entertainment. To some degree, this article applies…

Improving Watch Dogs: Legion Soundtrack – Part 3

Warning: The following article contains links to some material that may contain strong language. Reader’s discretion is advised. Three weeks in and I’m already running out of already captured screenshots (about 140) that would fit the songs that are left. I’ve actually…

Postal 2 has Not Aged Well

When I got my first personal computer about ten years ago, one of my first purchases on Steam was Postal 2. I had heard good things about it and it had good reviews. Ten years later, I found the game in my “Play…

Bethesda/Microsoft Exclusivity Predictions

When it comes to the now-official ZeniMax acquisition for Microsoft, Bethesda is the real prized goose. The studio publishes some of the most popular games of the past 20 years and has some heavy hitters on the way. Microsoft is clear about…

Improving Watch Dogs: Legion Soundtrack – Part 2

Warning: The following article contains links to some material that may contain strong language. Reader’s discretion is advised. Right, another week, another ridiculously long article that I’m going to attempt to keep short. Of course, you and I both know that will…

Improving Watch Dogs: Legion Soundtrack – Part 1

Warning: The following article contains links to some material that may contain strong language. Reader’s discretion is advised. I love Watch Dogs: Legion, I love London (what a dump!), and I love the dystopian nightmare future essence the game brings. However, I am…

On the Penultimate DLC of Civ 6’s New Frontier Pass

Has it really been so long since Sid Meier’s Civilization VI’s New Frontier Pass was initially announced? Wow, I suppose time really flies when you’re playing Civ. Then again, that concept gave rise to the entire “one more turn” mentality and its…

Pokemon’s Art Style Identity Crisis

New Pokémon games are on the way featuring the Sinnoh region. Both feature distinct gameplay, timelines, and most importantly, different art styles. With a chibi approach to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the DS graphics transform to the Switch in a really cutesy…

Coping with Crisis: Gaming and Self-Care

Last week was a trying week for a lot of people and some are still feeling the effects today. South Texas began to feel the effects of a winter storm from the Polar Vortex, and due to a myriad of factors including…

The Contradiction of Nintendo in 2021

Fans tuned in for the Nintendo Direct last week and experienced mixed results. Many saw a game or two they liked a lot. Others, and probably the majority of viewers, felt very disappointed. No new info on Breath of the Wild 2…