Dungeon Golf Swings into Early Access
In the glory days of in-browser flash games, I played just about every mini golf title I could find. They were simple, easy to pick up and put down, and were a nice way to kill a little time. I’ve had my…
Author: Taylor Bauer
Pre-Orders Launching for RuneScape Board Game and RPG
RuneScape, the long-running free-to-play MMORPG, is getting an analog adventure adaptation. RuneScape Kingdoms is the upcoming board game, launching alongside RuneScape Kingdoms: The RolePlaying Game. These are coming from Steamforged Games, a team well-known for adapting popular IP to board game form. If…
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Launches for Mobile
The Final Fantasy community is still working its way through Final Fantasy XVI on the PS5, but a new mobile experience has arrived for when you’re not around your console. A new mobile title, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, is now out for Android and…
A Christmas Carol is Getting the Metroidvania Treatment
I’ve written about my love for Christmas time before on Phenixx Gaming, so the news of a Metroidvania game set in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol story is tailor-made for me. Orbit Studio is set to release a reimagining of the classic…
Skater XL Coming to Nintendo Switch in December
Nostalgia from the heyday of Tony Hawk Pro Skater continues to drive development for new skateboarding games. Some are more successful than others, but many enjoyed the experience of Skater XL. First released on Sony and Microsoft consoles, the game will now head to…
Madden 24 (Xbox Series X) Review
Madden 24 is going to attract millions of fans without any of them seeing a single trailer or screenshot. Plenty of people purchase annual sports releases blindly, for better or worse. This is usually because they know what they’re getting. If it’s…
Stray (Xbox Series X) Review
Launched initially as a PlayStation exclusive, Annapurna Interactive’s Stray took a simple premise and ran with it. In a post-apocalyptic world, what happens to the animals we love? In the case of one orange cat central to the game, the answer is that…
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection (Switch) Review
On the DS and 3DS, dual screens provided players with a variety of new ways to play their favorite games. The hardware also gave developers a new way to engage players and immerse them in new and inventive worlds. A standout of…
Smurfs Kart (Switch) Review
A great kart racer needs a few things to not instantly be compared to a generic Mario Kart clone. Firstly, it needs to have solid controls that make racing feel fun, not frustrating. Secondly, it’s crucial that the game features enough of…
Akiba’s Trip: Undead & Undressed Director’s Cut (Switch) Review
There’s a fun challenge to games that feature a variety of endings a player can earn. The key for those motivated by more than simply reaching completionist status is the fun factor of the game. XSEED is a favorite developer of mine,…