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PC Gaming Has to Solve This Before Overtaking Home Consoles

For a lot of reasons, I find myself wondering what the future of console gaming looks like. I think in 2026, it’s fair to say the mainstream gaming audience is becoming increasingly comfortable with PC gaming. Thanks to things like the Steam…

Hypnos (PC) Preview

The liminal space walking simulator genre has expanded a lot in the past few years. I’m usually turned off from them because they lean more into horror than actual just peaceful roaming, however. Hypnos does something very different, offering a unique sort…

Far Far West (PC) Preview

When most players hear the words “extraction shooter” these days, they usually get the icks. The market has been flooded with multiple extraction shooters over the last few years, especially since the release of Helldivers 2. However, when news of Far Far…

Xbox Game Pass Additions for May 2026 Announced

The price drop for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $29.99 USD to $22.99 brought some players back to the subscription service, including me. Truth be told, the release of a new Forza Horizon game was likely to do that already, but in a…

Vampire Crawlers (PC) Review

Oh, my dearest poncle, what have you done to me? I swear, after spending hundreds of hours on Vampire Survivors (and its various DLCs), I knew that Vampire Crawlers was going to swallow me. As I suspected, Vampire Crawlers is a surprising…

Xbox Mode is Arriving on Windows 11 PCs

While the “This is an Xbox” campaign didn’t last beyond the tenure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond, the concept of Xbox expanding beyond the traditional console space lives on. With a growing number of gamers gravitating toward the PC experience, especially…

Constance (Nintendo Switch) Review

I believe Metroidvania games resonate so strongly with players because of their input-oriented design. Some games feel like they’re letting you steer the experience with safeguards, and others let you feel like you’re playing a supporting role in a movie. Games like Constance,…

Kioku Last Summer gets Release Date

Despite living in Texas, where the heat is bringing an early Summer, I know that most people are enjoying Spring. The rain and blooming flowers are bringing bountiful gardens and all sorts of idyllic things. For those who prefer summertime and cozy…

PowerWash Simulator 2 Star Wars Collab Announced

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… There were things that needed to be cleaned. Honestly, I’m amazed that this hasn’t happened already, considering the variety of collaborations FuturLab has done with various properties. However, a new intergalactic mess…

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Release Date Announced

Say what you will about the Assassin’s Creed franchise, but its massive popularity isn’t an accident. While the franchise’s annualization began to diminish its impact, certain games still stand as exemplary experiences in the action-adventure and stealth genres. One of the most popular…