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David’s Backlog Busting: Ratshaker (PC) Preview

Warning: The subject of this preview contains references and depictions of animal abuse, substance abuse, and mental illness. Reader discretion is advised. Sometimes I think starting this Backlog Busting series was a huge mistake. My subject today is a prime example of…

Town to City (PC) Preview

I’ve been following Town to City for a little while now, since it was showcased during a Wholesome Direct a while back. Now, after having some time with it, I’m eager to see how people feel about it. With Town to City…

Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game Review

Welcome to a special review here on Phennix Gaming. I recently had the opportunity to try out an upcoming physical card game based on the Massive- Verse comic book universe. This review will focus on my thoughts and impressions, as well as…

NBA 2K26 (Xbox Series X) Review

Reviewing an NBA 2K game is, surprisingly, something I’ve been doing formally for nearly a decade. As a keen consumer of any sports game on the market, NBA 2K has always been the best overall offering, even if I have my own personal preferences.…

Eureka “All That Glitters… A Night at Global Dynamics” – Review

She’s back! This will be an odd one because it is a two-parter that isn’t written or directed by the same people, which is strange. “All That Glitters,” which is part 1, is directed by “invincible” director Michael Grossman, with writing coming…

Void War (PC) Review

Something has been annoying me for a few months now, and I want to discuss it. Void War is a recent release that almost every gaming news outlet and their dog has described as “FTL: Faster Than Light set in the Warhammer…

David’s Backlog Busting: Shadows of Forbidden Gods

I often say my goal is to get through as much of my game backlog as I can before the heat death of the universe. Today, under the Backlog Busting microscope, is a game that requires you to bring about a different,…

Shantae Advance: Risky’s Revolution (PC) Review

I’m very fond of the Shantae series. Wayforward’s Genie-themed Metroidvania franchise is a hidden gem that often gets mocked because of its scantily clad heroine or the occasional large-breasted boss enemy. Shantae Advance: Risky’s Revolution is the latest entry, yet Wayforward has…

David’s Backlog Busting: The Roottrees are Dead

Breaking news at the top of the hour this morning: The Roottrees are Dead, and someone made a video game about that. As part of my endeavors to make a dent in my game backlog, I’ve had a look at said video…

Mobile Games of the Moment: September 2025

I’ve been playing a lot of games on mobile lately, so I thought it might be fun to start tracking some of the newer releases that are taking up a significant amount of my screen time. We’re going to start with three…