Includes written reviews, retrospectives, and video reviews.
Space Invaders is a name synonymous with gaming. Although it first came out in 1978, its notoriety has survived despite subsequent sequels largely falling off the radar. That’s not to say that Taito hasn’t tried. The Japanese developer has released a total of ten arcade games and several more games for PC, console, and handheld … Read more
After its initial reveal during the PlayStation 5 State of Play stream, Spider-Man: Miles suffered from some uncertainty. There were questions about the length of the game, whether it was exclusive to PlayStation 5, and if the game would manage a simultaneous launch with the PS5 console. As a result, you would be forgiven for … Read more
This review is going to be short and sweet. For the really abbreviated version of it, here it is: save your time and money. Still want to know more? Okay, so now for the extended version: Umihara Kawase Bazooka is a unique little game that didn’t leave much of an impression on me, but I … Read more
Bright Memory is uniquely positioned as both a first-person shooter and an action game. Unfortunately, severe technical issues mar its unique combat. Bright Memory is an impressive game; not because it’s the best shooter I’ve played, or because it’s the best looking game, but because one developer at FYQD Studio created it all. It came … Read more
When a brand new generation of consoles arrives, anticipation surges for the launch lineup of each platform. That excitement often leads to disappointment, with titles slipping into the dreaded “launch window” targeted release, rather than day and date with the console itself. With the new PlayStation, rarely has there been such variety in the platform’s … Read more
The Yakuza franchise is entering a new age of turn-based combat with an all-new protagonist. It’s just too bad we probably won’t see Majima anymore. After years and years of playing as Kazuma Kiryu, it’s finally time to hang up the hat after beating up hundreds of thousands of street thugs. Yakuza: Like a Dragon … Read more
There are three things guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and a Call of Duty title released in the run-up to the holidays. Yes, this meme is a little worn out, but if Black Ops Cold War is any indication then Call of Duty has plenty of life left yet. Developed out of Activision’s Treyarch and … Read more
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla builds upon what made Odyssey and Origins great, and it removes a good amount of terrible side quests. Rumblings of a Viking-based Assassin’s Creed title started a few years ago, but it wasn’t until 2020 that things came to fruition. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the latest title in Ubisoft’s long-running stealth-based franchise. … Read more
I’m a fan of racing games. So when I heard about the arcade-style racing game Speed 3: Grand Prix, I wanted to check it out. The game’s developers promised “irresistible” high-speed track racing with “explosive” arcade action. They touted the fact that you could cruise through “American wastelands” and the “neon-filled” streets of Tokyo. So … Read more
XIII is one of my favorite games on the PS2. It’s certainly my favorite shooter on the system. So when I heard that they were remaking the game for modern consoles, I was pretty excited. Unfortunately, the excitement that I had abated quickly. It’s apparent right from the start that the game suffers from considerable … Read more
Baldur’s Gate 3 in its current state can be a technical mess, but its sandbox creativity makes it almost unparalleled in the genre. I was a little tentative going into Baldur’s Gate 3‘s early access period. After finding out that saves wouldn’t transfer over to the full game once it launched, I thought “why wouldn’t … Read more
I’ll admit that I am a sucker for retro-style video games. There’s something charming about games like Pangeon. But what about when the charm wears off? The first thing you should know is that Pangeon is a single-player dungeon crawler that bills itself as a roguelike. In truth, it is not really a roguelike, but … Read more
Watch Dogs: Legion takes place in a near future dystopian London, where a private security force rules with an iron thumb over the city. I’ve been done with Watch Dogs: Legion for the last couple of days, but I wanted to give it time to percolate before writing my review. I didn’t particularly enjoy a … Read more
Fans of arcade classics have had a great past several years as nostalgia for the glory days of arcades is in full swing. The AtGames Legends Gamer Pro is one of the better options on the market, at least in terms of price and quality of the build, although its game lineup is fairly weak. … Read more
Fight Crab is one of those games you have to see to believe. But after the charm wears off, you’ll be wondering why you’re still playing it. Fight Crab is the type of game that when you watch a trailer for it with your friends, it immediately builds hype with how unique and goofy it … Read more
It has been over two decades since Crash Bandicoot: Warped released on PS1. So it certainly is about time for a proper sequel! Technically, it has only been about two and a half years since the last Crash Bandicoot game. The N Sane Trilogy rebooted the series with a remake of the original PS1 trilogy, garnering a … Read more
Necromunda: Underhive Wars is based on the recent re-release of the original ’90s skirmish tabletop game produced by Games Workshop. Developed by Rogue Factor, the game has released on PC, PS4, and Xbox One after a troubled development. For the most part, there aren’t many obvious signs of this though. The game’s campaign is the … Read more
After a twelve-year playoff drought, my beloved Chicago White Sox were recently knocked out of the post-season. Thankfully, there was not a disputed result. But if there was, the baseball trivia game Hardball Rules might have come in handy. Most diehard baseball fans may think that they know the game’s rulebook, but there are a … Read more
