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New to Xbox Game Pass – October 2022 Wave 2

Xbox Game Pass subscribers had a lot of options thrown at them last month, and the first wave of October was no slouch either with two headliners being the day-one releases of Scorn and A Plague Tale: Requiem. We now know that…

LOTR: Rings of Power Episode 7- Review

This week, Rings of Power continues its downward spiral into self-destruction. Episode 7 is titled “The Eye” and focuses on the aftermath of the eruption of Mount Doom at the end of episode 6. The Numenorians and Southlanders try to get survivors…

Beacon Pines (Switch) Review

Sometimes what you see, isn’t always what you get. Beacon Pines caught me by surprise in this very way. However, sometimes getting something different than what you thought you were getting isn’t a bad thing. Beacon Pines defied my expectations, and in…

EA Closing Online Services for Some of Its Games

EA is starting to close online services for a number of its games. Granted, these aren’t new titles with major player bases. Still, it’s newsworthy because this is an interesting time to be a video game player, journalist, and fan of the…

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is on Steam

It’s been over two years since Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time was originally released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It would then take about six months before we saw it release to many more platforms including current-generation consoles, the…

Gerda: A Flame in Winter (Switch) Review

It isn’t often that I find myself playing games set during World War II. This is mostly because I am not interested in games that glorify the violence of the period, like certain large franchises that I won’t name. I also tend…

Is The ESRB Too Lenient?

When one looks at a game cover, they’re generally looking for a synopsis of what the game is about or at the stylistic cover art to get a sense of what it’s about. Parents, on the other hand, are looking toward the…

Starfield to Feature Classic Bethesda Dialogue

I’d argue that my favorite gaming experiences of all time often have one thing in common: they’re developed by Bethesda. It’s not a unique opinion, but it is one that I hold with confidence. There’s something about the infinite possibilities that these…

The Darkest Tales (PC) Review

What happens when the heroes of the tales we grew up on are twisted by evil thoughts and deeds? Where will your mind go when dream demons invade it? Who can you rely on to save you in your most desperate hour?…

Comic Book Corner – Black Hammer: Secret Origins

It’s been a little while, but once again I welcome you back to the comic book corner. This week I will be discussing the superhero universe of Dark Horse comics. Black Hammer is created and written by Jeff Lemire with art by…