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Project Winter is free on Epic

Monday, a strange little game about a “trash panda” became a new fascination for me. Tuesday, I was surprised by Mars Attracts‘ sudden early access release, thinking it would have had more run-up to release and be somewhere that made thematic sense.…

SNW “Hegemony, Part II” – Review

I see that I’m the default translator then, fandabidozi (phan-dab-ae-dozi). Directed by Warehouse 13 Seasons 3 and 4, the season 1 finale and season 2 opener of Strange New Worlds, and more than a baker’s dozen of The Magician director, Chris Fisher…

Switch 2’s Weird Era is Fun – Not a Bad Sign

Let’s talk about the Switch 2 for a bit. Since the console launched, I have seen discussions of how “weird” the launch year lineup of games is. People have cited a lack of new games in the Mario and Zelda franchises, and…

Marvel Cosmic Invasion Roster Adds Fan Favorite and One Big Surprise

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a highly anticipated game for 2025, despite the release date still being unknown. While we don’t have a release date, we do have two new characters joining the roster of the retro-inspired tag-team beat ’em up. Here’s what…

Formula Legends (PC) – Review

“Okay. Here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, 42 losers. I eat losers for breakfast:” One of the inherent parts of any racing game is the feeling of speed, the feeling of control, a sense of precision, and the…

NHL 26 (Xbox Series X) Review

NHL 26 arrives just one month before the start of the upcoming season. A mainstay in sports video games for years now, the series is always a hit with diehard hockey fans, but will this year’s entry keep casual or moderate players…

Horror Card-Based Rogue-like Cheat Death Announced

We’ve gotten to the time of year where summery, chill vibes are slowly giving way to the dark and spooky vibes of Autumn. This is where some of my favorite games and genres start to blend, or in the case of GG…

David’s Backlog Busting: Ratshaker (PC) Preview

Warning: The subject of this preview contains references and depictions of animal abuse, substance abuse, and mental illness. Reader discretion is advised. Sometimes I think starting this Backlog Busting series was a huge mistake. My subject today is a prime example of…

Fae Farm Acquired by Video Game Collective

I was deeply saddened when I saw a myriad of Fae Farm fans lamenting the impending closure of its online play. The sight of it brought back memories of the closure of Marvel Heroes, and other online community-based games that I had…

Mars Attracts is out now

To say that I’m surprised is one thing, but shocked might be a better word. Announced back in 2024, Outlier’s weird little movie tie-in game isn’t like anything else you’ll see within that weird section of gaming. Yes, I know about the…