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Game-To-Film Adaptations, Do We Need Them?

The tipping point for me was last Friday, seeing the news of Gran Turismo getting a prospective movie. The 67th (I made that number up) adaptation of a game that unequivocally does not need one. Over the past year (maybe even two) we’ve seen the…

Star Wars: Kotor II is coming to Nintendo Switch

Just a few days ago, one of my favorite games was announced for the Nintendo Switch system! If you haven’t already read the title, that game is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. The sequel to the…

Moonrise Fall Announced for Nintendo Switch Release

I love a good mystery. Especially something that requires me to solve puzzles and use my brain to progress. It is even better if there’s a moody, atmospheric vibe associated with it. Moonrise Fall seems to fit the bill, adding a supernatural…

Gundam Game Fest Overview

For anyone interested in video games based on the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, the Gundam Game Fest was meant for you. Lasting 20 minutes, the event was simply promoted to showcase the latest updates on SD Gundam Battle Alliance, Gundam Evolution, and…

Eiyuden Chronicle Rising (PS5) Review

2020’s most highly funded Kickstarter excited me greatly. It was for a game called Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. It is inspired by games like Suikoden from the PS1 and PS2 eras and brings back mechanics close to my heart. While Hundred Heroes…

My Time at Sandrock (PC) Early Access Preview

It’s hard to argue that there’s never a good time to fire up a life-sim/easygoing RPG like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, or anything else from this expansive, relaxing genre. Taking on tasks at your own pace brings you a sense of accomplishment, while not…

Pac-Man Museum+ Now Available on PC and Consoles

Pac-Man just celebrated his 42nd birthday last week. Because of this, developer and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment decided to celebrate with a new release of a series of old favorites. Now, you can purchase Pac-Man Museum+ on PC and Consoles, offering 14…

Prime Gaming – June 2022

With blind hatred for the world and the pain of simply being here, I and Prime Gaming return for another month. I’ll get to running down the games available with Prime in a moment. However, players of GTA Online, Rainbow Six Siege, World of Tanks,…

MultiVersus (PC) Closed Alpha Preview

If anything is sure to pique the interest of people, it’s crossovers. Whether it’s a limited-time collaboration that you see in games like Fortnite and Smite, video game IPs coming together like with Brawlhalla and Street Fighter, or arguably the most video-game centric…

VHS Beta Returns Soon!

After over three months of waiting, VHS aka Video Horror Society is officially making it back into the hands of the community. All the way back in February, I reported that VHS had closed their beta after a series of attacks on…