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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,…

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2) Review

In April 2025, Bethesda and Xbox Game Studios launched The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. With a few quality-of-life adjustments and a fresh Unreal Engine 5 coat of paint over the entire game, we saw a glimpse of a new kind of…

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…

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…

Ugly Betty “Betty’s Baby Bump” – Review

I swear, I’m going to kill someone by the end of this review. I don’t know who, but it certainly won’t be Claire. It will feel odd if I moan about direction this week, as “Betty’s Baby Bump” was Linda Mendoza’s only episode…

Madden NFL 27 (Xbox Series X) Review

Madden NFL 27 and EA College Football 27 both release within weeks of one another now that EA is publishing two titles ahead of football season. It’s not necessarily like they’re competing against one another; each league has its own fandoms. Football fanatics will probably…

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls (PC) Review

Editor’s Note: The author of this review is reviewing it solely on the game’s merit with mild knowledge of source material. Marvel Tokon is stated by the developers as a love letter to both Japanese Anime and Marvel Comics, so opinions here…

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review

In the long list of Nintendo franchises, Xenoblade Chronicles has slowly become a unique and standout example of the game company’s lineup diversity. Monolith Soft is one of the most underrated studios in Nintendo’s roster, providing great support for top-tier titles and, of…

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns (PC) Review

My subject today is a remade, modernized version of a game that was reportedly popular nearly a decade before I was even born, which I’m sure means I’m more than qualified to evaluate it. What we’ve got here is Defender of the…

Ugly Betty “Burning Questions” – Review

Indeed, there’s been a murder! Directed by Matt Shakman, I’m still writing the review for his previous episode of Ugly Betty, “A Thousand Words Before Friday.” Thankfully, this isn’t his third and final episode, though. It is the third and final episode,…