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Strange Antiquities (PC) Review

I loved Strange Horticulture when I played it a year or so ago. Something about the cozy, relaxed nature of identifying plants, with eldritch, spooky elements thrown in, just made for a nice time. Now, the developers have tickled my urge to…

The Séance of Blake Manor gets Release Date

I love a good detective game. However, I love a supernatural-themed detective game even more. Now, Spooky Doorway and Raw Fury have revealed a release date for an upcoming mystery that seems to be interesting indeed. The Séance of Blake Manor is…

Switch 2’s Weird Era is Fun – Not a Bad Sign

Let’s talk about the Switch 2 for a bit. Since the console launched, I have seen discussions of how “weird” the launch year lineup of games is. People have cited a lack of new games in the Mario and Zelda franchises, and…

Horror Card-Based Rogue-like Cheat Death Announced

We’ve gotten to the time of year where summery, chill vibes are slowly giving way to the dark and spooky vibes of Autumn. This is where some of my favorite games and genres start to blend, or in the case of GG…

Fae Farm Acquired by Video Game Collective

I was deeply saddened when I saw a myriad of Fae Farm fans lamenting the impending closure of its online play. The sight of it brought back memories of the closure of Marvel Heroes, and other online community-based games that I had…

Town to City (PC) Preview

I’ve been following Town to City for a little while now, since it was showcased during a Wholesome Direct a while back. Now, after having some time with it, I’m eager to see how people feel about it. With Town to City…

House Flipper’s Switch Version Gets Farm DLC

One of my biggest issues with House Flipper for years has been its lack of Switch DLC. Because the Nintendo Switch DLC was done by a different studio, Frozen District mostly left the Switch version behind for a while. Now, this injustice…

Pacific Drive to get First DLC Expansion

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Pacific Drive. The Survival Driving adventure has been critically acclaimed since it was released in February 2024. Now, fans of the game have new content to look forward to, thanks to a brand-new announcement.…

Shantae Advance: Risky’s Revolution (PC) Review

I’m very fond of the Shantae series. Wayforward’s Genie-themed Metroidvania franchise is a hidden gem that often gets mocked because of its scantily clad heroine or the occasional large-breasted boss enemy. Shantae Advance: Risky’s Revolution is the latest entry, yet Wayforward has…

Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots (PC) Review

I have been a fan of the Hot Shots Golf (Everybody’s Golf in other regions) franchise since the PS2-Era. I got hooked on the simplified golf gameplay and the gameplay loop of unlocking new characters, clubs, balls, and costumes. Now, Everybody’s Golf:…