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DEATHGRIP (PC) Demo Impressions

Whenever I browse “For You” on X (formerly Twitter), the algorithm tends to push some indie titles my way. When DEATHGRIP made its way to my feed, instantaneously I recognized it as a modern take on Star Wars Episode I: Racer. Everyone has that…

Cult Of The Lamb Might Add Most-Requested Feature

Having a strong social media presence can be a huge asset in gaming. Interacting with fans, analyzing trends, and putting the game’s name out there is a sound marketing strategy. Some companies go all-out, such as OperaGX on X (formerly Twittter) or…

Ubisoft Delays Rainbow Six Siege Season 7-Minutes Before Launch

Ubisoft has made the decision to delay the fourth season of year eight of its long-running Rainbow Six Siege title as of November 28th. This move comes with an announcement for the delay that was posted on X, Facebook, and Instagram a mere seven…

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Coming Without On-Disc DLC on PS5

It’s natural for successful games, whether they be from indie devs or big AAA releases, to receive a new version on better hardware that is more content complete. It could be a “game of the year” edition or a “director’s cut” –…

Wanted Shadows (PC) Early Access Review

I used to subscribe to the idea of weighing the worth of a game to the dollar per hour of time I spent playing it before I got sick of it/beat it. While I don’t follow that ideology anymore, I have no…

Jusant (PC) Review

While Telltale Games spent most of the 2010s establishing themselves as the prominent force in adventure titles, similar to Lucasarts’ heydey in the 1990s, DONTNOD made themselves known immediately when Life is Strange came to fruition in 2015. The captivating storytelling blended with…

New Humble Bundle For Action Roguelikes

Humble Bundle has gathered tons of great game niches into their bundle offerings over several years, and has even expanded into having a games marketplace and becoming a publisher. Entitled “Action Roguelikes: What Kills You Makes You Stronger,” this offering includes four…

Mineko’s Night Market (PS5) Review

Game development is a tall task, and sometimes games can take an immeasurable amount of time to release. Whether it be development hell or a developer who wants to see their vision fully realized, players can wait years upon years for a…

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Archangel (PS5) Review

As I played through the bi-weekly episodes of The Expanse: A Telltale Series a few months ago, I enjoyed the studios’ return to form and risk-taking, but lamented the brief nature and lack of decision clarity. Nevertheless, as a newcomer to the subject…

Beyond Sunset (PC) Early Access Preview

The “boomer shooter” rise in the gaming industry has been fun to watch over the past decade, with games like Dusk, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, and even Quake games getting remastered proving that DOOM had the winning formula from the start. There’s nothing like grabbing color-coded keys and…