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Cyberpunk 2077 Novel Releasing Next Year

It is clear from my reviews of books such as Sympathy for the Devil, Rose, and Human Nature, I enjoy reading tales in worlds so rich they transcend the medium they’re most popular for. Despite my well-storied history of kicking CD Projekt RED while it…

Back 4 Blood to Get Free October Update

Since its release, Back 4 Blood has gotten two major expansions, as well as a variety of updates. The successor of Left 4 Dead has gotten mixed reviews, but people have praised the new content. Now, Warner Bros has announced a free…

Ultra Kaiju: Monster Rancher gets Release Date

Monster Rancher is one of the many video game series that was created in the hope of capitalizing on the success of Pokémon. Despite a loyal fanbase, Monster Rancher never achieved the same level of success, and the latest game in the…

Trailer Released for Cuphead Physical and Collector’s Editions

Developer Studio MDHR and publisher iam8bit, with distributor Skybound Games, have released a new trailer for the physical and collector’s editions of Cuphead. The new trailer showcases what’s included in the collector’s edition, as well as the release date of the standard…

LOTR: The Rings of Power Episode 6 Review

Episode 6 marks a climatic turning point for Rings of Power season one. This episode is titled “Udun” and focuses entirely on the Southlands. Bronwyn, her son Theo, and Arondir try desperately to defend against the might of Adar’s orc forces while…

Wayward Strand (Switch) Review

Sometimes when I get a look at a trailer for a game, I think it is going to be more compelling to me than it is. It isn’t necessarily the fault of the game itself that my expectations were different, but it…

Street Fighter 6 – Closed Beta Impressions

After the dark mark that Street Fighter V left on the series, even though it did improve quite a lot after a couple of years to become a great game in its own right, Street Fighter 6 has opted to take a…

Best Teams to Rebuild in NBA 2K23 MyFranchise

It’s been a while since the launch of NBA 2K23 and I’m thrilled with this year’s release. The actual gameplay itself is lovely, and while I don’t mess with online too much, there’s a lot to love in the single-player experience. My…

Yearly Releases are Ruining Pokémon

The Pokémon franchise has always been special to me. I’ve always been interested in biology and animals, so much so that I originally majored in Environmental Science before discovering I was terrible at lab work. Nonetheless, the entire concept of traveling through…

Arcade Paradise (Switch) Review

As a child of the 90s, I find myself fondly remembering the (short-lived) period when my local mall had an arcade. Something about the sights, sounds, neon aesthetic, and all of those games just brings me back. So, when I saw a…