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Warhammer 40K: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance (PC) Review

Warning: The subject of this review contains depictions of graphic violence and pixelated gore. Reader discretion is advised. Science said it couldn’t be done, and yet here it is. Auroch Digital first turned Warhammer 40,000 into a retro-style boomer shooter in the…

Kirby Air Riders Direct Rundown

There are a lot of people who are likely on the fence about Kirby Air Riders. What better way to clear up the game’s core mechanics, updates, and gameplay than a direct from Mashahiro Sakurai himself! The racer is going to take players…

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 News Rundown

We’re here again, folks. Another Gamescom, another Geoff Keighley Opening Night Live showcase. There are a few heavy hitters slated to show up this time, such as Black Ops 7, World of Warcraft Midnight, Resident Evil: Requiem, and a few more. Let’s…

Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Nintendo Switch) Review

I’m going to make a very controversial statement with this review. If you told me that Sanrio would crack the code to making an actual competitor to Animal Crossing, I’d have told you that you were crazy. However, aside from Disney Dreamlight…

The History of Kirby Air Ride

All eyes are on Nintendo’s second half of 2025, which includes the upcoming releases of Pokémon and Metroid titles. Also included from the first-party slate is a little game called Kirby Air Riders. The title, which holds significance for GameCube fans but little for those who…

Possible WoW: Legion Remix Dates Discovered

Well, it seems my recent sarcastic remarks toward Blizzard Entertainment may have had a positive effect. I recently covered a deluge of new details about the upcoming World of Warcraft: Legion Remix event, but the dates of when that event will start…

The Wandering Village (Xbox Series X) Review

We’re in the heart of August as I write this review, and a few things are starting to call to me as summer winds down. I read more this time of year, try new recipes, and always hunt for a sim game…

The Delight of Incremental Gaming

Gaming is usually about winning. The definition of “winning” being subjective, it’s not just about “beating” the game; there are tons of small victories to be had, depending on the genre. With the feeling of success hanging in the balance of keeping…

When does crossplay come to REMATCH?

Oh, it is the most fabulous time of the year, it is the start of the new season for many European football teams, and we are “eating” well, I’ll tell you what. Ok, the American-ism with “I’ll tell you what” and using…

David’s Retro Rewind: Papa’s Freezeria Deluxe

That’s right, folks! My Retro Rewind series has been resurrected! I’ve noticed that tons of games from yesteryear have been making their way onto Steam in droves for quite a while now. I decided to use that as an excuse to revive…