Lapis X Labyrinth (Switch) Review
As an RPG fan, NIS America has been one of my go-to developers for a while. Sure, some of their titles aren’t great, but on the whole, they tend to have a solid library. The great thing about them is that they…
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For the King (Switch) Review
Back in 2015, developer IronOak Games kickstarted a little project called For the King. After said success, they went on to launch a two-year Early Access campaign, which led to a full release on Steam back in April of 2018. Now, over…
Nintendo E3 2019 Showcase News Roundup
The last conference of E3 2019 has always historically been Nintendo (at least in the past few years), and boy did they come big this year. I had my misgivings after Reggie’s departure, mostly because I know how awkward other presenters can…
Square Enix E3 2019 News Roundup
E3 2019 is well underway, and Square Enix had a hell of a show yesterday that knocked the socks off a lot of people. In the spirit of continuing our E3 coverage, here is a rundown of everything that was shown during…
Tropes: A Discussion of Positive Trends and Harmful Messages
Recently, there has been a widespread discussion of how the media portrays various demographics and characters. There seems to be an epidemic of using tropes in ways that don’t serve a character’s narrative, or that reinforce toxic ideas. So, in the spirit…
Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark Review
I am a big fan of games like Final Fantasy Tactics, Fire Emblem, and Disgaea. Grid-Based Tactics RPG’s are a bit rare these days outside of the aforementioned franchises, but Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark is looking to change that. Fell Seal: Arbiter’s…
Syfy’s Response to The Magicians Finale is Strange
As you are no doubt aware, The Magicians Season 4 Finale left many fans feeling highly upset. The backlash came for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, the message it sent to those at risk or suffering from Suicidal…
Kingdom Hearts 3 Critical Mode Now Available
In the aftermath of the release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, there was a resurgence in the discussion on difficulty options. While I myself am an advocate for easier difficulties and accessibility options in games, I think it is only fair to…
The Magicians Season 4 Finale Infuriates Fanbase
The Magicians is a show about stories. It is an ensemble that has resonated with millions of people, because of the way each storyline represents real issues and real stories. I found myself praising the show for years because of the amazing…
Nelke and the Legendary Alchemists (Switch) Review
The Atelier series has been a personal favorite of mine for many years now. Since I played the first game in the franchise to release in North America (Atelier Iris) back on the PlayStation 2, it has made itself known as a…