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Crypt Of The NecroDancer (PC) Review

Being bad at a video game has never felt so good. I’m not kidding here. I’ve played Crypt Of The NecroDancer, the 2015 rogue-like rhythm game from Brace Yourself Games, for 8 hours according to my Steam library. In that time, I…

Doctor Who Series 2 “The Girl In The Fireplace” Review

We are onto the third series Doctor Who reviews now, and I’m sure I’ve spoken at length about my disdain for historical episodes that get in the way. Episodes that follow characters through history that are just here to teach kids about…

Star Wars: The Clone Wars “Supply Lines” Revisited

Warning Full Spoilers for the Episode “Supply Lines” are below The Liberation of Ryloth has began, the Twi’leks are fighting for their freedom from the Separatists Alliance with the help of Jedi Master Ima-Gun Di and his Clone Troopers. However, instead of…

Alan Sharp Demo First Impressions

Content warning: This article contains light spoilers for Alan Sharp, and some images of mild blood/gore. June 16th, 2020, was the first day of the Steam Games Festival: Summer Edition. Fortunately for me, working with Phenixx Gaming made me aware that the…

Killzone HD (PS3) Review

In my excavation of my Playstation 3 library ahead of it officially being two console generations old, I found myself picking up the Killzone Trilogy at a local game store. I had actually already collected Killzone 2 and Killzone 3, but I…

A History Of Trans Characters In Video Games: Part Two

This article series comes with a blanket content warning for transphobia and transphobic language. Welcome back to part two of The History of Trans People in Video Games! I suggest catching up on Part One if you haven’t already, but as I…

Own The Witcher 3? Get A Free GOG Copy

If you’re like most of the sane part of humanity, you’ve played or at the very least bought The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I’d honestly say it is a truly wonderful semi high-fantasy RPG with dark elements. It gives a sense of grounded…

Jump Rope Challenge – Nintendo’s Free Fitness Game

While games like Ring Fit Adventure and Fitness Boxing help gamers stay active while using their Switch, they cost a good amount of money. A new free fitness game, Jump Rope Challenge, is perfect for the stay-at-home society we find ourselves living in. Here are…

Summer in Mara (Switch) Review

I am a big fan of Farming Simulation and Life-Simulation games. I also happen to be a Zelda fan, including The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. Because of this, I was very excited for Summer in Mara when it started development. I’ve…

Kraven Manor (PC) Review

Kraven Manor, by Demon Wagon Studios, is a puzzle and horror game produced by thirteen grad students from SMU’s Guildhall over a six-month span. Released in 2014, it is available for free via Steam. Initially, this was plenty attractive to me. Gaming…