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David’s Retro Rewind – WrestleMania: The Arcade Game

I used to adore WWE programming from approximately 1997 to 2004. Everything except the last two years of this period is commonly referred to as the famous “Attitude Era,” for those among our audience who might be unaware. It didn’t matter very…

Spoilers Before Release Day and How to Avoid Them

In the age of social media, getting something spoiled is as easy as opening Facebook or Twitter. All it takes is the first post in your feed to give away some juicy details ahead of something you’re really looking forward to. Even…

For Two Weeks Only, F1 Is Possibly Exciting

Hear me out. Yes, I did say in a review last year that I find F1 very very boring, and again this year, I’ve said it is like watching paint dry on a damp ocean. Though I may have been slightly converted to the dark…

Flavor of the Month Games in 2020

With lockdowns and the general state of 2020, it’s safe to say a lot more games were played this year than in previous years, at least in my household. The abundance of free time had to be filled and there were certainly…

PlayStation Black Friday Highlights

As if Black Friday wasn’t dangerous enough, the global pandemic has destroyed the notion of the shopping rush that takes place on Thanksgiving Day every year. As such, the majority of deals have flocked to the internet, and we aren’t confined to…

Elite Dangerous: Understanding Scale & Awe

Space is vast and as far as we know, it is infinite. We’re still finding the far reaches of space filled with planets, stars, and whatever Pluto is this week. We just don’t know how far the infinite blackness of space will…

Will Consumers Buy $70 Games or Wait for Sales?

It’s impossible to talk about a large, diverse collection of people as one collective. That said, I’m going to address a concern that will eventually impact most of the gaming community. It appears that gamers are staring $70 in the eyes as…

Is Brewster Coming to New Horizons in 2021?

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons world is busy this time of year with several holidays. We just finished up Halloween and we’re looking ahead to Present Day. Plus, mushrooms and acorns are keeping players busy as they try to acquire all the seasonal…

Demon’s Souls’ Help Videos Are Not a Substitute for Accessibility

Okay, folks, I’m going to confess something here. As a journalist bringing gaming news and entertainment to you lovely readers, I sometimes poke around to other outlets to see what other professionals are writing about. I particularly do this when it comes…

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer First Impressions

Unequivocally one of the most popular gaming franchises of all time, it seems like Call of Duty is always ahead of the FPS curve. Landing millions of loyal annual buyers and a consistent player base in the millions, it’s maintained relevance for over…