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Frustratingly Imperfect, Cyberpunk 2077 is Still Worth Your Time

I’m probably like a lot of people in the way that I decided to engage with Cyberpunk 2077. Turned off and downright disgusted by the way the game was rolled out in such a haphazard, half-baked fashion, I decided to stay away. Then,…

Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits (Switch) Review

I’m not often going to the arcades nowadays, but that has a lot to do with their diminished presence in cities as compared to the 80s and 90s. That said, one gaming company whose titles I play a lot on console is…

Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher (Switch) Review

I’m not the world’s biggest Ultraman fan, but I love kaiju media. The old Godzilla films hold a special place in my heart after plenty of holidays spent growing up and watching them with my uncle and cousins. The Ultraman tokusatsu is widely beloved…

NHL 23 (Xbox Series X) Review

As a longtime fan of EA’s NHL franchise of games, I’m astonished at how many positive, impactful changes come with this year’s iteration, NHL 23. There are a lot of things that make hockey video games fun, including fast-paced action and tight…

Flying Neko Delivery (Switch) Review

When we think about Halloween media, we’re often forced to look only to horror. That’s changing slowly but surely as we get more games, movies, and books with autumnal or Halloween aesthetics rather than chills and thrills. One title we can add…

NBA2K23 Season 2 Set to Celebrate Halloween

The bad part about a live service game is that it often encourages you to spend money on in-game items and events. While NBA 2K has a not-so-great reputation for microtransactions, I enjoy the game every year without spending an extra dime on…

EA Closing Online Services for Some of Its Games

EA is starting to close online services for a number of its games. Granted, these aren’t new titles with major player bases. Still, it’s newsworthy because this is an interesting time to be a video game player, journalist, and fan of the…

Starfield to Feature Classic Bethesda Dialogue

I’d argue that my favorite gaming experiences of all time often have one thing in common: they’re developed by Bethesda. It’s not a unique opinion, but it is one that I hold with confidence. There’s something about the infinite possibilities that these…

Triangle Strategy Brings Its Tactical Prowess to PC

I think it’s insane how many games Square Enix is putting out right now that are seemingly developed to hit a ton of my personal gaming interests. Now, I know that they’re not developing these games just for me. As a 90s…

Best Teams to Rebuild in NBA 2K23 MyFranchise

It’s been a while since the launch of NBA 2K23 and I’m thrilled with this year’s release. The actual gameplay itself is lovely, and while I don’t mess with online too much, there’s a lot to love in the single-player experience. My…