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I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Macy’s Parade Dancing Pikachus

It was a holiday unlike many others for most of us. Some didn’t get a chance to gather with family for fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. Others face financial hardships that make a road trip tough to pull off. I’m grateful for…

SWERY65’s The Good Life Now On Steam

I don’t know what it is, but Japanese developers have this thing about being weird. Most do that thing of making a game that is just a little strange, such as Persona, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Mario, Sonic, and just about every Japanese game you could think…

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Review

I decided to go back and watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse this week because of the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PlayStation 5. In this movie, Miles Morales takes on the Spider-Man role, and must learn how to use his…

Yakuza Series Hits Record Number of Sales

When you think of a long-standing series in gaming you are likely thinking about Final Fantasy, Grand Theft Auto, Mario, Zelda, or Call of Duty. However, unlike those games that have sold millions of copies per release, the Yakuza series has hardly tickled that figure with any of…

Free Demon Turf Demo Brings Unique Challenges

I’ve been following Fabraz’s Demon Turf for a little while now. I’m a sucker for a good 3D platformer, and Demon Turf has the vibe and the attitude to set itself apart. The Indie scene is a great place for platformers like…

“Revolution Of The Daleks” Release Revealed

Well, this was going to be fun either way. The “special” that is no longer that special bit of Christmas-time, is now a tradition to sit and watch a bit of Doctor Who. Now it’s just that bleak and general “festive special.” No,…

The Pathless (PC) Review

Short version: I’m glad to say I was right about my early “warm fuzzies” about this title from Giant Squid. Having enjoyed Abzu, I didn’t think I could really go wrong here; but still, it’s a joy to see my hopes and…

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (Switch) Review

Lisa and I love farming games. Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, and any sort of game with a farming element usually catch my attention in one form or another. However, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin caught my attention in more than one regard.…

Flavor of the Month Games in 2020

With lockdowns and the general state of 2020, it’s safe to say a lot more games were played this year than in previous years, at least in my household. The abundance of free time had to be filled and there were certainly…

MudRunner Is Free On Epic

Warning: The following article contains a link to a video with strong language. Monday, I wanted to stick my head in the oven thanks to Prime Gaming and Ironcast, and I’ll do the same this Tuesday too. Alexx spoke of Katamari Damacy Reroll now releasing on…