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I’ve been waiting a long time for this one. As someone who’s been hooked on the Dying Light series since the very beginning, I’ve always loved its mix of parkour freedom, tense nights, and brutal zombie-slaying. So, when Techland revealed Dying Light: The Beast, I was instantly all in. The…
Each year, the NBA 2K franchise aims to raise the bar for basketball simulation, and with NBA 2K26, it feels like the series has taken another confident step forward. This is the most polished, immersive, and authentic basketball experience available, blending beautiful visuals with deep gameplay and an incredible variety…
Thanks to Vampire Survivors, there is no shortage of swarm survivor games out there today. That’s good news for me because I am hopelessly addicted to them. Needless to say, I have played quite a few already, so I figured it was time to check out another one. This time,…
Monark is a game by FuRyu that I really enjoyed, though I knew there were some heavy grinding sections. Seeing that FuRyu was going to join Aquria for a turn-based RPG that held elements of social bonding and a world of glitches was an interesting idea to see. Thus Varlet…
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is the sequel to the original 2019 hit, but by name alone. Many things remain familiar, but changes hinted at in the title are visible, audible, and tangible. Game Name: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Platform(s): PC (reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S Developer(s): Marvelous First…
After finishing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, I immediately wanted more time in the leather jacket of the iconic archeologist. Thankfully, The Order of Giants has arrived to whip up another Indy adventure. While it isn’t a full game or a sequel, the DLC offers a fun diversion from…
Cronos: The New Dawn is a brand-new original IP from renowned horror game developers Bloober Team, the studio behind the critically acclaimed remake of Konami's Silent Hill 2. If you're familiar with the developer, you'll know that outside of their recent success remaking the game that inspired the entire studio,…
When I first saw the announcement for Shuten Order, I was in love with its art style. It had a lot of personality alongside a fun mystery for its premise. Game Name: Shuten Order Platform(s): Nintendo Switch (Reviewed), PC Developer(s): Neilo Inc. Publisher(s): Spike Chunsoft Release Date: September 5th, 2025 Price:…
Gears of War: Reloaded shows just how well Gears of War has aged in terms of originality, fun, and replayability. As a long-time Gears of War fan who has played the original trilogy multiple times, Gears of War Reloaded managed to hook me all over again. Playing through the lens…
I have had Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar in my hands for about a month since my preview was written up. As expected, it became more of an addiction than I would be willing to admit. Game Name: Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 (Reviewed),…
This Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review is not just about another release. This is about the revival of one of SEGA’s most iconic series, and for me, a personal milestone. I grew up with the Shinobi series, from the arcades to the Sega Master System, Genesis, PlayStation 2, and even…
The impact of a good game can be felt for generations. That was my feeling when I tried out Particle Hearts. Particle Hearts has many influences, but the ones that you can feel are Ico, ABZU, and Flower. Game Name: Particle Hearts Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC…
