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PlayStation’s Project Leonardo is A Step in the Right Direction

I keep my ear to the ground when it comes to accessibility controllers to see what the latest developments are. As such, when I saw the announcement of Sony’s Project Leonardo accessibility controller I was very excited. I’m not going to go…

You Can Watch AGDQ Online 2023 Now

Last week we reported that Awesome Games Done Quick Online 2023 would be founder Mike Uyama’s last event with the organization. We also mentioned in that article that AGDQ Online 2023 would start on January 8th. However, here are the full details…

Games Done Quick Founder Exits Organization

The first Games Done Quick speedrunning event took place in 2010. The location might surprise you, considering how successful the organization is now though. Mike Uyama, the founder of Games Done Quick, ran the event out of his mother’s basement, kicking off…

Tower of Fantasy is Great for Beginners

One of my failed 2022 goals and projects was to really dive into Genshin Impact. I have a few friends that play, and I wanted to see how far I could get without spending a dime. The problem I found with Genshin…

A Little to the Left (PC) Review

Over the past year, I’ve had a greater appreciation for relaxing with more calming games. Sometimes, I’d rather play something a little more low-key and chilled out than an action game. A Little to the Left hits a rather specific niche that…

Payday 3 Announced for 2023

We’re starting the year off with a new announcement for a popular franchise. In 2013, Payday 2 was released and over the course of the last decade, it has sold 40 million copies. It also consistently maintained a community of over 8…

3 Roguelikes to Revisit in 2023

I play a lot of Roguelikes and unlike most genres or releases, some games in the genre change drastically over time. Sometimes this is a good thing, and sometimes it can be to the game’s detriment, bloating an otherwise tight experience. In…

Phenixx Gaming’s Game of the Year Staff Picks 2022

Every year, I like to gather each staff member’s thoughts on their Game of the Year pick. Instead of having to duel each other and fight for supremacy over our “one” Game of the Year, it is much more fun to just…

Hidden Gems From 2022 to Try in 2023

As the year goes on, I like to keep my eye on games that might slip past people. These are usually games that don’t make a huge impact on Steam charts, or games I don’t see people talking about. In the spirit…

5 Characters Dreamlight Valley Should Add

One of the biggest delights I’ve had all year has been Dreamlight Valley. As someone who has grown up with Disney films my entire life, this game just hits so many nostalgic notes for me. With the game’s early access period well…