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Crunchyroll Game Vault Launches for Mobile

A lot of subscription services are now working toward getting the upper hand over their competitors. For Crunchyroll, the most prominent anime streaming service, competition has continued to increase as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime gain rights to more and more anime…

DLC for Darkest Dungeon II Coming Soon

Though I have found the roguelike genre to be a hit or miss for me, the Darkest Dungeon series is certainly one that I’ve been eager to jump into. The gothic fantasy theme and dense RPG mechanics that are intrinsically linked to…

The Orville Season 3 – Episode 2 Review

Warning: This review may contain spoilers for episode 2 of The Orville’s third season, as well as episode 1, “Electric Sheep.” Watching the first episode of The Orville: New Horizons (The Orville’s third season) left me feeling both excited for the season…

UFC 5 (Xbox Series X) Review

Mixed Martial Arts, or MMA, has continued to grow as a sport, entertainment event franchise, and major force in popular culture. Like any sport, the video games released featuring your favorite athletes in that event typically appeal to one of two audiences.…

Rune Factor 3 Special (Switch) Review

As time passes, in order to preserve games for modern systems, sometimes they need to be remastered or ported. Some people dislike this trend, but I think with the right bit of polish and work, it can be a positive thing. Rune…

My Time at Sandrock (Nintendo Switch) Review

In the spring of 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons captured the time and minds of millions of players who fully engrossed themselves in slower, cozier gameplay. Since then, it seems everyone is eager to find the next cozy gem, but few hit the…

Cavern of Dreams (PC) Review

In the recent resurgence of “boomer shooters” and remakes of games that are a couple of decades old, another form of modern game is capturing that vintage feel – 3D collect-a-thons. Whether it was A Hat in Time or Yooka Laylee, there is still…

Don’t Tell Larry (Film) Review

Don’t Tell Larry is a dark comedy film by Greg Porper and John Schimcke. The film follows the ambitious corporate executive, Susan, and her co-worker, Patrick as they deal with the various consequences of telling a small lie to their newest eccentric…

The 14th Doctor To Star In Children in Need Special

Is it really a November with Russell T Davies in charge of Doctor Who and David Tennant playing The Doctor if there isn’t a Children in Need special? Of course not. For those that don’t know, the BBC runs a yearly telethon showcase for its…

Tekken 8 Adds New Character Victor

I’m looking forward to the latest Tekken game as it looks to be Namco’s most polished entry yet. This week Bandai Namco revealed a brand new character who will be joining the fight early next year. Victor Chevalier hails from France; Within…