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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2) Review

I have always been a fan of Yoshi. Even though Nintendo tends to treat Yoshi games as “Kid-friendly” platformers rather than traditional Mario games, they have a cozy vibe I adore. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book carries that forward, with a cute…

Mina the Hollower Interview – Modifiers and More

Earlier this week, we posted my review of Mina the Hollower. While I enjoyed my time with Mina overall, I had a few questions in mind that caught my attention. Luckily for me, one of the folks from Yacht Club Games who…

Mina the Hollower (PC) Review

After six years in development, what started as a side project has now finally manifested on our PCs and home consoles. Mina the Hollower has been touted as “2026’s Silksong,” and for many of us, I think that’s an accurate description in…

Nintendo Direct June 9 2026 Rundown

Rumors of a June 9th, 2026 Nintendo Direct showed up earlier in the spring, and then again just last week. As it turns out, the rumors were true, and we were treated to about 50 minutes of reveals, trailers, release dates, and…

Sorry GameChat, Mouse Controls Win as Top Switch 2 Gimmick

For the first time in over a decade, Activision is bringing a Call of Duty title to the Nintendo Switch. Already promised as part of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, this was expected. What we didn’t know at the time was that the…

Rugrats: Retro Rewind Requires Rose-Colored Glasses to Play

Limited Run Games is having a great run of releases in 2026, especially if you grew up glued to the TV on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. Of all the cartoons from my childhood, few bring me that cozy warmth like Rugrats, and many of…

Revisiting Freddi Fish and the Case of the Stolen Jewel

I’m not saying I’m the number one fan of the library on the Phenixx Gaming team, but I’ve gotta be in the running. Between reading over 100 books a year and grabbing games to try that I’m not interested in owning, I’m…

Star Fox Remake Coming Soon

Last week, Nintendo unveiled what’s next for the beloved Star Fox series. Unfortunately for fans, it’s not anything brand new. The roughly 20-minute Star Fox direct video focused on the newest title coming to Nintendo Switch 2, simply dubbed Star Fox. This…

Mina the Hollower Gets Release Date

Mina the Hollower, the next game from Shovel Knight studio Yacht Club Games, has been on my radar for years now. First announced in 2022, the game has had a few release windows, and even a date last Halloween, all of which it…

Mouse: P.I. for Hire (PC) Review

Ah, now here’s a game I was really hoping I’d get to review. Given its reputation and “overwhelmingly positive” Steam reviews, I think this is a game that needs little (if any) introduction. What we’ve got here is Mouse: P.I. for Hire,…