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City-Builder Town to City Announced for PC

I like a good City-Builder. Something about starting from scratch to build a sprawling metropolis just satisfies me. Now, a new City-Builder with an interesting concept has been announced. Publisher Kwalee and developer Galaxy Grove have announced Town to City, which will…

Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (PC) Review

2024 was the 25th anniversary of the release of the first Soul Reaver game. In celebration of this release, Aspyr released Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. This also marks the first “new” release in the Legacy of Kain franchise after it…

Two Point Museum Video Showcases Museum Management

The upcoming March 4th release date of Two Point Museum is approaching quickly. With that in mind, I have been eager to see what new details Sega and the development team would reveal ahead of time. Now it seems that a new…

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Release Date Announced

Apparently, there was an Xbox Direct last Thursday. It would have been nice if they had advertised that to the press. Anyway, among the myriad of announcements were new details on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. I’ve been interested in this new RPG…

The Bench Coming to February Next Fest

I’ve joked off and on that based on my gaming choices like Supermarket Simulator, Powerwash Simulator, and Lawnmowing Simulator that I am a “childless father”. I like a good dad game, the kind of old-man experience that’s just relaxing. Now, I think…

Tiny Garden gets April Release Date

The world can be a scary and strange place. Scary due to things going on in the world that are out of our control, and strange due to things that rarely (or never) happen, like snow on the Texas coast. Whether you’re…

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PC) Review

One of the first great classic franchises I remember watching with my grandfather was Indiana Jones. We sat and watched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom when I was young, and it inspired a thrill of adventure that never quite left…

Helskate 1.0 Now Available on Steam

If you’re not kicking Demon Tail while grinding rails, are you really skating? Helskate was immediately a unique take on the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater formula from the moment I saw it. Now, after over a year in Early Access, Helskate is…

Combat-Free Metroidvania Embroideryvania Announced

I am a big fan of the Metroidvania genre. The sense of progression, the exploration, and hidden secrets, all of these things make a unique gaming experience. However, I’ve never heard of a Metroidvania without combat – until now. No Sequels Cooperative…

Nintendo Switch 2 Predictions

Well, it has finally happened. After rumors and countless leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced. While they have only showcased a small teaser, we know that on April 2nd, 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will show us more. So,…