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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…

Phenixx Gaming’s 2023 Holiday Greetings

Even in a year like 2023 with everything that has gone wrong for so many people, I find that traditions are important. As such, Phenixx Gaming wants to extend its Holiday greetings to you and your family, no matter where you are…

Venba is 2023’s Most Underappreciated Gem

When I sat down to play Venba a few months ago for a review, I found myself curious and apprehensive. I was curious because I find food to be a wonderful way to understand cultures and share experiences. I was apprehensive, however,…

The ACP’s 2023 Game Awards Choices

Editor’s Note: In the Spirit of the Season, we’ve decided to promote one of our writers’ side projects. If you’re interested and want to support them please do so. Anyone who works with Phenixx Gaming is a part of the PG family,…

Stop Talking Down To Players: Cities II

“The performance target is to run at a steady 30 FPS minimum. There is no real benefit in a city builder to aim for higher FPS[,] as a growing city will inevitably become CPU-bound. […] We just don’t believe there would be a long-term benefit…