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Why I Won’t Be Playing Genshin Impact

Warning: The following article may contain links to videos that may contain strong language. Reader’s discretion is advised. Really, the title of this article speaks for itself. The fact that I might feel obligated to tell people the why is on the frustrating…

I Began Tracking Telemetry In F1 2020; I Still Hate It

You will always remember those moments when you have done something wrong. That time you said the wrong name to someone, or that time you came home after sneakily eating the kebab you said you wouldn’t and your other half shouted at…

The Genius of Hill House and Bly Manor

Warning: The following article contains minor spoilers for The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. Last year, when The Haunting of Hill House aired, my best friend and I began a tradition that has surprisingly held up in…

Don’t Start Complaining About Remasters Now

In recent weeks and months leading up to this coming next-generation of consoles, I’ve seen an increase in an anti-remaster/remake sentiment for the new consoles. I’d have been right there with you, providing we hadn’t just gone through the current generation licking…

Pokemon Sword and Shield – Did They Succeed?

We’ve hit the first anniversary of the latest Pokemon titles. The Sword and Shield duo released on November 15th, 2019, for the Nintendo Switch. If you recall, these games released after weeks of high-intensity backlash from the community. Overall, the removal of many Pokemon from…

Next-Gen Launch in November Will Feel Delayed

I had a thought when I was discussing next-gen console with the Phenixx Gaming staff. Nobody I know personally is grabbing a console at launch from either Sony or Microsoft. The real difference this time around is that I know more people…

Women and Queerness in Horror: Martyrs (2008)

Warning: This article contains discussion of racism, war, child abuse, abduction, torture, murder, mental illness, self-harm, suicide, gore, and spoilers for Martyrs. Boy, oh, boy am I glad you all are around to help me unpack this week’s pick so I can…

We Deserve a Good Mario Party Game

Let’s face it, this year is overall one of the worst in recent memory. From political turmoil to a global pandemic, we need each other more than ever but need to keep a distance to protect our health. I’ve been playing more…

Forgotten Journeys: Team Fortress 2

I suspect that recurring readers of this series may recall that I typically don’t cover games under the “Forgotten Journeys” banner unless they meet at least one of three primary criteria. This series most often serves as a vehicle through which I…

Women and Queerness in Horror: “The Sermon”

Warning: This article contains discussion of homophobia, religious abuse, and spoilers for “The Sermon.” I have, shall we say, mixed feelings about this week’s pick. Interaction between queerness and religion in horror fiction is always a little thorny in general. As a…