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We Need to Talk About Kanye

Editor’s Note: The content in this article (and linked media) is not suitable for all audiences, reader discretion is advised. Before I get too deep into this, I want to preface the entirety of this article by saying that this is being…

What Makes a Game a Good Self-Care Option?

It’s mental health awareness month, alongside several other things including barbecue, Jewish heritage, brain cancer awareness, wildfire awareness, and Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month. I think it goes without saying, but I don’t think I’m going to talk about all of…

Corpse Husband and Public Discussion of Chronic Illness

Today is a departure from the normal sort of content I usually make for Phenixx Gaming. Most things I make are reviews, news, or editorial pieces that comment on a social issue or aspect of entertainment. To some degree, this article applies…

Coping with Crisis: Gaming and Self-Care

Last week was a trying week for a lot of people and some are still feeling the effects today. South Texas began to feel the effects of a winter storm from the Polar Vortex, and due to a myriad of factors including…

Tackling the Challenges of Clinical Depression Through Gaming

I’ve just been made aware that May is Mental Health Awareness Month here in the United States. That is the primary reason why I have elected to stand before you upon my soapbox today. I wish to speak to you about many…

Tackling the Challenges of Severe Anxiety Through Gaming

I deal with a fairly moderate level of anxiety on a daily basis, which increases in severity much more often than I would like. It can be quite difficult for me to get my thoughts to quiet down and stop racing through…

The Magicians Season 5 – Should You Watch?

Like other fans of The Magicians, I was upset by the season 4 finale for multiple reasons. From plot threads being discarded, character motivations shifting unexpectedly for no discernible reason, and of course, the Quentin shaped elephant in the room, I felt…

Streamer Etika Detained Again After Assault

Desmond “Etika” Amofah, a streamer that is most well-known for his over-the-top reactions to Super Smash Bros. trailers, has been exhibiting bizarre behavior over the past few months pointing to a possible mental disorder. These incidents have recently escalated in him assaulting…

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…

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…