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Spilled! (PC) Review

Eco-conservation themes aren’t new in gaming. Truthfully, Final Fantasy VII puts “Save the Planet” in big lights hanging over the party’s head for 100+ hours, and that’s just the original release. Spilled! is a more low-key affair, a simple experience based on…

Ruffy and the Riverside gets Launch Date

I have had my eye on Ruffy and the Riverside for a while now. The demo caught my attention during the Steam Next Fest, and while I didn’t get as much time with it as I wanted, it was definitely satisfying. Now,…

Atelier Yumia (Nintendo Switch) Review

I have loved the Atelier franchise since my mom bought Atelier Iris used at EB Games, sometime after its release in 2005. I remember it being tricky, since at the time there weren’t many copies due to the publisher (NIS America) being…

Embroideryvania Releases Official Gameplay Trailer

A month or so ago, we released coverage of the new, upcoming Metroidvania from No Sequels Cooperative. In it, I mentioned that I was curious about this upcoming release, and that this new studio had my attention. Now, it seems that the…

Yooka-Replaylee Gets New Gameplay Trailer

I’m a big Yooka-Laylee fan. As a fan of the classic mascot collect-a-thon platformers, Yooka-Laylee hits all the right spots for me. Because of this, I’ve been very hyped for Yooka-Replaylee, an enhanced “remastered” version of what I would call a modern…

PowerWash Simulator 2 Announced

The staff here at Phenixx Gaming love a good Dad simulator. I’ve even joked that I’m a “childless father” because of how many Dad sims I play. One of my favorites is PowerWash Simulator, and it seems like fans are getting even…

Wanderstop (PC) Review

In most cases, life doesn’t really turn out the way we think it will. We set a goal or an image in our heads of what our life will look like in 5 or 10 years, and when that time comes, it…

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop gets New Update

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop has seen a fair bit of success since its release. The comparisons to games like Papers, Please as well as the varied gameplay options have made it a very enjoyable experience. Now, new content will give current players…

Hot Take: Any Game can be a Co-op game

Before I dig too deep into this concept, I should say that this article is not exactly an original concept. Zoe Hannah from Polygon wrote about this topic using personal experiences for a date night as evidence. I want to take this…

Dotemu Announces Action Beat’ Em Up Absolum

Dotemu has revitalized the Beat’ em up genre with the help of several solid studios. From revitalizing the Streets of Rage franchise to the success of Shredder’s Revenge, Dotemu and its partners are on a roll. Now, it seems as though a…