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94th Academy Awards Predictions – Animated Feature

The Best Animated Feature Oscar has always been dominated by Disney and Pixar, with few mix-ups. The House of Mouse has three representatives in the mix this year, while Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are seeking to repeat their 2018 success with…

Ocean’s Heart (Switch) Review

I grew up with The Legend of Zelda franchise, as have many people. In fact, Wind Waker is one of my favorite Zelda experiences. So, when I saw the trailer for Ocean’s Heart, which drew inspiration from Wind Waker and other Zelda…

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax to Receive Rollback

Since being announced at The Game Awards 2021, the modern port of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax has been set to join the impressive lineup of fighting games coming out this year. Not only is it coming out on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch,…

Elden Ring Tops UK Charts as Fastest Selling FromSoft’ Game

Maybe it is because I am still exploring The Lands Between with Stabarella, but I think this was well-deserved. Elden Ring is (in my view) one of the best, not only for the world but everything it brings to the table. Its…

Elex II (PC) Review

The open-world RPG was the staple of the 2010s, with several franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and others seeing several releases to flood the market by decade’s end. With narrative, linear tales such as God of War and The Last of Us eking out…

94th Academy Awards Predictions – Visual Effects

From the vibrant deserts of Arrakis to the multiversal saga of new and old heroes, the nominees for the 94th Academy Awards each bring the unique aesthetic of their worlds and stories to life. The Academy Award for Best Visual Effects represent…

Blacktail Demo (PC) Preview

I enjoy playing games that let you experience cultures and mythologies from a new perspective. Especially if the game shows off a culture or idea that I am not super familiar with. Black Book gave me a taste of Slavic mythology, and…

Prime Gaming – March 2022

I had to stop playing Elden Ring for this, so it better be a good month for Prime Gaming. As usual, I am not going to cover the in-game “loot” because I would rather not go metaphorically dumpster diving. You can still pick up the…

Rise of the Third Power (Switch) Review

Occasionally I find myself running into games that look like they’re a generic copy and paste of an idea, only to discover that there are some cool ideas inside. It’s like a surprise box that looks like a trash can on the…

GRID Legends (Xbox One) – Review

The last remnants of the TOCA series, GRID Legends is an odd 25-year celebration for the series about racing fast cars around bends. I’ve been a fan of the spin-off series since its early-late PS3 days, set around a competition with a loose story, telling you that…