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SNW “Hegemony, Part II” – Review

I see that I’m the default translator then, fandabidozi (phan-dab-ae-dozi). Directed by Warehouse 13 Seasons 3 and 4, the season 1 finale and season 2 opener of Strange New Worlds, and more than a baker’s dozen of The Magician director, Chris Fisher…

Switch 2’s Weird Era is Fun – Not a Bad Sign

Let’s talk about the Switch 2 for a bit. Since the console launched, I have seen discussions of how “weird” the launch year lineup of games is. People have cited a lack of new games in the Mario and Zelda franchises, and…

Formula Legends (PC) – Review

“Okay. Here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, 42 losers. I eat losers for breakfast:” One of the inherent parts of any racing game is the feeling of speed, the feeling of control, a sense of precision, and the…

NHL 26 (Xbox Series X) Review

NHL 26 arrives just one month before the start of the upcoming season. A mainstay in sports video games for years now, the series is always a hit with diehard hockey fans, but will this year’s entry keep casual or moderate players…

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…