More Games Should be Weird

Hear me out here. The gaming industry is a colorful, wild array of magical, mysterious things. However, I think as the years have gone by, games have become more… safe. The idea of mass market appeal has overtaken creativity and pure fun,…

Best Albums of 2025: 5-1

We’ve hit the point where, as bittersweet as it is, we’re wrapping up our countdown of best albums of 2025. Here’s what to expect: five records that you cannot miss if you’re a fan of quality music. So, let’s get started reviewing…

Phenixx Gaming 2026 Most Wanted

With our wishlists longer than a Leonard Cohen song, despite being dominated by one massive larceny of cars scheme (unless it is delayed again), 2026 is still packed with interesting games, both big and small. We’ve all compiled our own little individual…

Hidden Gems of 2025

This year has been stacked with great games. From Expedition 33, Silksong, and The Ivalice Chronicles, all the way to stuff like South of Midnight and Where Winds Meet, there is a lot of great stuff to play. However, as with every…

Best Albums of 2025: 20-16

There’s a trend in my best albums of the year article where I hear from folks more about the artists in the middle of the countdown than the top. Maybe they’re hearing a new album for the first time thanks to the…