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Ugly Betty “Jump” – Review

Sure, get in the EIC and Creative Director of Elle alongside Naomi Campbell to guest star, and someone else who looks like she has an English sister called Annie. I’m giving myself that “long” opener because it is only the fourth of…

Starsand Island (Switch 2) Review

In 2024, a Chinese developer called Seed Sparkle Lab launched a Kickstarter campaign to develop a farming sim with deeper life-sim elements. Coupled with an anime aesthetic, the developer sought to have players write their own “life story” through how they spend…

1666: Amsterdam – Early Access (PC) Preview

After seeing the announcement for 1666: Amsterdam, as well as playing through the Prologue, I found myself really wanting to sink my teeth into it. Now that the game is in its first iteration of Early Access (no updates as of yet…

Ugly Betty “The Kids Are Alright” – Review

To quote Edwin Hawkins, oh happy day! Returning for only her third episode of Ugly Betty before leaving after “The Wiener, the Bun and the Boob,” which once again should have that Oxford comma. It is Wendey Standzler, who previously did Monk,…

Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake – Hands-on Preview

To be blunt, I’ve never played a Heroes of Might and Magic game until now. Its setting and era of turn-based gameplay passed me by. An invite that I got a month ago changed this. Announced last night during Geoff’s dull tri-annual…

Static Hour Interview

After covering the announcement of Static Hour, our news desk was given a wonderful opportunity. The developers of BarkByte Interactive were kind enough to answer a few questions for us about the project. Creative Director Clair Sarmiento took time out of her…

Combolands (PC) Review

The creation of Balatro was the death knell for my productivity. Not because of Balatro itself, but because of the inevitable deluge of a gameplay loop that is just so engaging I don’t want to stop playing. Combolands, developed by the creators…

Taylor’s Most Anticipated PS5 Releases for Fall 2026

It’s PlayStation’s turn to get the most-anticipated treatment. Say what you will about Sony this console generation, but despite not really finding their footing, they’re still leading the pack in console sales and industry influence. We’re going to hold off on spending…

Puppergeist (PC) Review

Warning: The subject of this review contains discussions and depictions of animal cruelty and neglect. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Even someone as cynical and jaded as I am can hugely benefit from the catharsis of having a good, thorough cry every…

Metal Gear Solid Composer Releases Jazz Record

Norihiko Hibino, video game composer and saxophonist, has released the newest piece of his Jazz Resort series, Jazz Resort vol. 3. Hibino, whose works include Metal Gear Solid 1 through 4, Bayonetta 1 and 2, and The Wonderful 101, has taken to releasing his own works under the moniker GENTLE LOVE, alongside other…