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Lost Media in Gaming – The Unfortunate Losses

In 1937, 20th Century Fox had a major fire in a vault storing the original reels of many of their films. Something similar happened to MGM in 1965, though there are many others that caused some films to become known as Lost…

It is Time for a New Vampire Hunter D Game

Anime tie-ins are more popular than ever. From Dragon Ball Xenoverse to the new upcoming Sword Art Online RPG, Echoes of Aincrad, there is big money to be made in anime adaptations in game form. After watching a recent Dungeon Chill video,…

It is a Perfect Time for more Darkstalkers

Thinking about the gaming industry, a lot of classic titles are coming back to the forefront. We’re seeing things like God of War, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and other classics return to the public eye. However, there is one franchise that is primed…

US lawmakers Request Further Review of EA Acquisition

I see the sun is fitting to rise again as I write this, so that means stupid levels of money have been handed over in the name of “business.” Or as some reports suggest, the FTC has a word about mergers before…

AGDQ 2026 Showcased the Kindness of Gaming

For years, I’ve followed the Games Done Quick channel on Twitch, watching various AGDQ (Awesome Games Done Quick) and SGDQ (Summer Games Done Quick) events. This year, however, watching AGDQ 2026 started as a need to escape the darkness that seems to…

Is Gaming’s Future In the Indies?

The likes of Grand Theft Auto VI or the inevitable The Witcher IV are likely to be monumental moments in gaming. Akin to a big leap forward, AAA games that define an era’s quality, style, and influence stand to live on years…

Nostalgia and Game Preservation: What do we Remember?

Now more than ever, I find myself thinking about games that I enjoyed when I was younger. This is partially because I have been watching (or listening to) video essays about game franchises, long-forgotten developers, or hidden gems that people may not…

More Games Should be Weird

Hear me out here. The gaming industry is a colorful, wild array of magical, mysterious things. However, I think as the years have gone by, games have become more… safe. The idea of mass market appeal has overtaken creativity and pure fun,…

Phenixx Gaming 2026 Most Wanted

With our wishlists longer than a Leonard Cohen song, despite being dominated by one massive larceny of cars scheme (unless it is delayed again), 2026 is still packed with interesting games, both big and small. We’ve all compiled our own little individual…

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…