Keith Mitchell
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Keith Mitchell

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I grew up on a genre that has been slowly dying out over the decades: space combat games. I'm talking about Wing Commander, Freelancer, Starlancer, Star Wars: X-wing vs. TIE Fighter. At one point, these were the only games I played, and for good reasons. Yet over the years, there…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·December 3, 2021
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I'm sure most of us have played with Mattel's Hot Wheels going up as a child or are still playing and collecting them to this day. So, it's not surprising that someone decided that creating an arcade racing game around the popular die-cast toy series would be a good idea,…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·September 27, 2021
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Let it be known that I am a HUGE fan of arcade racers and a long-time player of Cruis'n Blast. I've been quite disappointed that the once-dominant genre is barely holding on. Obviously, the arcade scene in North America has been on the decline for years, and those arcades that…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·September 14, 2021
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It's been a while since we saw a game that visited Ridley Scott's Alien universe, which I always felt was ripe for some amazing gaming experiences. Sure, we ended up with Aliens: Colonial Marines, which was a terrible experience, followed by Alien: Isolation, which, to me, was the best Alien…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·August 23, 2021
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Streets of Rage 4 has finally received some DLC in the form of a Survival mode and a training room—but is it enough for fans hungry for more? Can Streets of Rage 4: Mr. X Nightmare make you pick up the controller and hit the streets once again? That’s exactly…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·July 15, 2021
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Scarlet Nexus is a brand new IP from Bandai Namco that went from being non-existent on my gaming radar to one I needed to play. A futurist time where people have superpowers and can do things with their minds. All while fighting it out, with amazing-looking visuals? It didn't hurt…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·June 23, 2021
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From 1987 to 2021, Alex Kidd returns to punch his way through Miracle World once again. Will Alex be a Jun-Ken-Pon champ or a Jun-Ken-Chump? Let's take a look. Game Name: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Publisher(s): Merge Games Developer(s): Jankenteam, Merge Games…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·June 22, 2021
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Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown is a fantastic effort by Sega, despite a few flaws.

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·June 3, 2021
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CAPCOM Arcade Stadium is full of classics that many arcade-goers will remember and enjoy in the comfort of their homes. Plenty of options to tinker with and the added benefit of unlimited credits will help everyone power through the games – even if it cheapens the experience. Sadly, the omission...

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·May 23, 2021
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Gears 5: Hivebusters is just what the series needed; a short but enjoyable romp, new faces, and a new perspective.

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·December 26, 2020
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I'll be honest; I was never that big of an Assassin's Creed fan. Sure, I knew about the series and how funky it was with its off-the-wall plot. However, it wasn't until the last 4-5 years that I've paid more attention to the series, especially with Assassin's Creed Origins and…

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·November 9, 2020
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Hotshot Racing is a blast from the arcade racing past and it's a damned good one

The OuterHavenThe OuterHaven·September 8, 2020
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