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Ugly Betty “East Side Story” – Review

To borrow from Tim Gunn this season: A prison break, a high school musical, a sex dungeon, a birth certificate, a pregnancy, a car crash, three weddings, and a soon-to-be funeral – oh my! Directed by the man who makes more impact…

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Making Pokopia’s Post-Game Less Overwhelming

There’s a lot of anxiety that comes with just how massive Pokémon Pokopia looks and feels. As you begin to progress your Ditto’s story, you’ll find that you’re not just dealing with the massive landscape of Withered Wastelands, but four other distinct areas with…

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Constance (Nintendo Switch) Review

I believe Metroidvania games resonate so strongly with players because of their input-oriented design. Some games feel like they’re letting you steer the experience with safeguards, and others let you feel like you’re playing a supporting role in a movie. Games like Constance,…

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Mouse: P.I. for Hire (PC) Review

Ah, now here’s a game I was really hoping I’d get to review. Given its reputation and “overwhelmingly positive” Steam reviews, I think this is a game that needs little (if any) introduction. What we’ve got here is Mouse: P.I. for Hire,…

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Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth (PC) Review

It is rare that I find a game that nails everything it sets out to do. I missed out on playing Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, so when I saw the trailer for Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, I immediately knew I needed to play…

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Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator (PC) – Preview

Now, in theory, one of the most respected jobs in the US should be a US Park Ranger, but morons keep shutting the government down, and they don’t get paid. Now I love a “shonky” simulator, and publisher Astragon Entertainment is one…

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Ugly Betty “A Tree Grows in Guadalajara” – Review

Sometimes it is loss that makes you realize how much you love. Directed by “Brothers” director Lev L Spiro, “A Tree Grows in Guadalajara” is the final episode in which he’s relevant. While the writing comes from long-term producers Tracy Poust and…

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Pragmata (Xbox Series X) Review

Pragmata is the newest game from Capcom, gaming’s most consistent studio of the 2020s. When it comes to games today, there are a lot of safe choices being made out of fear that shareholders might start to doubt the creatives behind new…

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Caromble! (PC) Review

During my visits to the Pinball Hall of Fame, I discovered I’m a bit of a “pinball wizard,” as The Who would say. Unlike Tommy, I’m certainly not good enough at pinball to play it solely by sense of smell, but I…

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Planet of Lana II (PC) – Review

It’s been 3 years since the release of Planet of Lana, and occasionally, I am still thinking about it when I see the odd side-scrolling puzzle platformer in that Inside-vein. A few years on, Wishfully and Thunderful Publishing are back with another…

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