Includes written reviews, retrospectives, and video reviews.
Lemnis Gate is a stellar time-loop shooter that is more than the sum of its parts. About two years ago I had a friend tell me about a game called Quantum League. It was a game he had tried out at PAX West that was a competitive shooter with a time loop mechanic. It was … Read more
Next-gen launches are usually an exciting time with at least a few games highlighting the new console’s power. Super Mario 64 for N64, Sonic Adventure for Dreamcast, and Halo: Combat Evolved for the original Xbox come to mind. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are somewhat unique in that they did not really have stand-out … Read more
Samurai Shodown returns with a slower, more deliberate fighting game that is accessible enough for new players, while also having the depth of a modern day fighter. Let’s kick this off by being brutally honest: I love fighting games, but I’m absolutely terrible at them. The one I ever got the best at was probably … Read more
Way back in 2004, a first-person shooter known as Far Cry – from German studio Crytek – surprised the world. After that original game, the company moved on to other projects like Crysis, but the franchise lives on internally at Ubisoft. Today, it is stronger than ever with the release of Far Cry 6. Starting with … Read more
It’s clear that Dragon Star Varnir isn’t a bad game, but you’d be better off playing this port on any other available platform. Nintendo’s console-handheld hybrid has been playing catch up with third-party titles basically since it launched. We’ve seen a number of games ported to the system from the last few generations. Dragonball Z … Read more
The Roccat Torch is a new USB microphone that markets itself as having “studio-grade” performance for gamers, streamers, and content creators. Whether you are streaming to YouTube, Twitch, or another platform, the Roccat Torch is an ideal budget-conscious microphone. It comes with some handy features like a built-in pop filter and 24-bit audio quality. Additionally, … Read more
Ratalaika Games is known for porting games from PC to consoles. Their latest console title is Within the Blade. This is a 2D action stealth game in the mold of Katana Zero that stylistically looks somewhat similar to Broforce. Fans of classics like Shinobi will likely appreciate what the developers at Ametist Studio are going … Read more
The XRound Aero true wireless gaming earbuds work mostly as advertised and at a relatively reasonable price. However, there are some drawbacks. To be honest, I have never heard of XRound. So when the company reached out to me to test their product, I was excited to give it a go. With basically no expectations … Read more
It’s never too late to enjoy again what entertained us in the past. Or so Hyperkin must think, a company that allows you to play your retro consoles without worrying about cords. Many video game players who are Millennials (and even some Gen Z gamers) nostalgically remember when console controllers were not wireless. Comments abounded … Read more
We don’t normally review furniture on Game Freaks 365, but a new FlexiSpot gaming desk deserves an exception. Why? It’s built specifically for PC gamers with a fully-covered mouse pad and other perks. The FlexiSpot Ergonomic Gaming Desk was designed with PC gamers in mind. The surface area is completely covered with a mouse pad … Read more
Almost ten years have passed since The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was released on Wii alongside that lovely golden Wii Remote. Now it’s back for another spin on Nintendo Switch thanks to Skyward Sword HD. Skyward Sword has always been one of the more divisive Legend of Zelda games, thanks in part to its … Read more
Necromunda: Hired Gun is a new fast-paced first-person shooter set in the Warhammer universe. As the name suggests, Hired Guns takes place in Necromunda. You play as a bounty hunter (again, it’s in the name) who mercilessly goes after criminals. The game has a central hub called Martyr’s end. This is where you select contracts … Read more
Scarlet Nexus is an excellent new IP that lays a strong foundation for future entries, while self-containing its well-developed narrative. I really appreciate some of the new IP Bandai Namco has put out in recent years. Code Vein, Captain Tsubasa, and even Little Nightmares have all been relatively new ideas. Now that Scarlet Nexus has … Read more
Biomutant isn’t going to win any awards, but it is a pretty action RPG that suffers from a repetitive gameplay loop with boring looting. It has been almost four years since the initial announcement for Biomutant. We honestly hadn’t seen much of the title since E3 2019, and while the experience here is relatively enjoyable, … Read more
Outriders likely won’t win any awards for its looter-shooter gameplay, but it is a hell of a good time with friends. The drop-in drop-out co-op is a great addition to the huge library of multiplayer games available for gamers. Outriders is the latest in a long line of looter-shooters that made their way to retail … Read more
If you’re in the market for a gaming headset and don’t want to break the bank, the Rig 500 Pro HX Gen 2 is a decent option. Rig describes their headset as a “durable, performance headset” that gives players a “competitive edge” due to precise audio. While I am not much of a competitive gamer, … Read more
The new Nacon Rig Pro Compact is an officially licensed wired controller for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. As the name suggests, the Rig Pro Compact comes with a slimmer design than Microsoft’s official Xbox wireless controller. The size and shape are somewhat similar to the PS4’s DualShock 4, although the analog stick … Read more
Days Gone on Steam is a very competent port with lots of options to tailor to your PC. It’s a great game but still suffers from pacing issues, especially early on. It’s actually really great to see Sony willing to put more games on PC and this one in particular because I had never finished … Read more
