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Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile (PC) Review

The story of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile is iconic. It is one of her more famous works, spawning numerous films and adaptations. It is fairly obvious that Microids’ Studio Lyon would adapt it in one of their games in the…

The Knightling (PC) Review

Playing games growing up with the sixth and seventh generation of consoles meant exploring vast, sprawling 3D worlds where I could let my imagination be captivated and run wild. Whether it was a Zelda, a Ratchet & Clank, or anything in between, the prospect…

Strange Antiquities (PC) Review

I loved Strange Horticulture when I played it a year or so ago. Something about the cozy, relaxed nature of identifying plants, with eldritch, spooky elements thrown in, just made for a nice time. Now, the developers have tickled my urge to…

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (PC) Review

It always warms my cynical heart to see a game I enjoy launch successfully out of Steam Early Access. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is the newest entry to that list. Steam tells me I spent about fifteen hours playing Deep Rock Galactic:…

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…