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Flint: Treasure of Oblivion (PC) – Review

As the Sweet Transvestite sang, “And when you’re a professional pirate…” Set in the golden age of piracy (minus the bay of the internet), Flint: Treasure of Oblivion plays as a prequel to Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson’s seminal work and character,…

Eureka “Many Happy Returns” – Review

That’s a walking red flag, and I’m sticking by that no matter what. Directed by Jefery Levy, “Many Happy Returns” is the first of his two outings as director; the second being in episode 7, “Blink.” Written by show creators Cosby and…

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (PS5) Review

Cozy/wholesome games are a blast to unwind to, and they’re still going strong in 2025, with thousands of gamers looking forward to the next Wholesome Direct to get their fix of low-key, low-stress games to look forward to. Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip would be…

Companion (Movie) Review

When the first teaser trailer for Companion dropped, I was intrigued and disturbed by the direction that it seemed to be taking. Is witchcraft at play here? Is it a cult-like situation? What could compel someone to stay still while their hand…

Door Kickers 2: Task Force North (PC) – Review

Much like America’s war in the Middle East, Romanian studio KillHouse Games’ Door Kickers 2: Task Force North felt somewhat like it was in early access for longer than time itself. Finally out in its 1.0 release, the fully updated sequel to…

Planet Coaster 2 (Xbox Series X) Review

Planet Coaster is one of the games I have played the most on the Xbox Series X. As a huge fan of sandbox-style simulation games and evidently a theme park nerd, this series is tailor-made for my niche interests. I also adored…

Eureka “Pilot” – Review

The quote at the start of EUReKA (as it is stylized) goes thusly, “A little Knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot.” For Colin Ferguson’s Sheriff Carter, that’s pretty true. Directed by Peter O’Fallon, it is difficult to say O’Fallon…

Fairy Tail 2 (PlayStation 5) Review

Game adaptations for anime are sometimes hit or miss for me. Depending on the anime, I feel like certain adaptations are just overdone. Dragon Ball Z does well, as does One Piece, but a lot are half-baked attempts to capture the source…

The Stone of Madness (PC) – Review

Set somewhere in the Pyrenees mountains, The Game Kitchen’s latest Roman Catholic guilt simulator is set in a monastery-come-sanatorium in the best year for mental health, 1799. You play as Father Alfredo, a priest who visited the monastery and is now a…

Eternal Strands (PC) Review

I love seeing hard-working employees of video game companies end up continuing to make games after they depart major studios. With how volatile the industry is, it’s a shame to see talent not get to see the light of day. In the…