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Eternal Strands Review (PC) – Make Way for a New Challenger

Yellow Brick Games is a new studio filled with talented developers who have worked on both AA and AAA titles in the gaming industry. With such a talent pool, you’d think that for its first game, Yellow Brick Games would do something out of the ordinary. instead, what genre did it choose to tackle? An action RPG—a genre that’s already brimming with fierce competition, especially in recent years. Despite that, after playing Eternal Strands, I feel that the game manages to bring fresh air to the ge...
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Path of Exile 2 (Early Access) Review – Better in Every Way

I’ll be honest, I was not a fan of the first Path of Exile game. I found its complexity very off-putting, and it served as a roadblock for me to fully enjoy the game compared to other ARPGs. Now, more than a decade later, Grinding Gear Games (from here on out referred to as GGG) is back with the follow-up. Path of Exile 2, and after multiple hands-on sessions with the game, I feel that this is the best action RPG in this style that I’ve played. That’s all thanks to the GGG putting its best foot...
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New World: Aeternum Review

Here we go, folks—Amazon’s updated MMO/Action RPG experience for consoles (and also coming to PC), New World: Aeternum, is here. For the first time, the MMO is playable on consoles, and while it’s an MMO, and those tend to be an either you like it or you don’t kind of thing, I did enjoy the little bit I played during the Summer Game Fest, and during the review period. If you’re looking for an MMO to keep you warm through those cold Fall and Winter days and nights, this one ain’t half bad. Game N...
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Remnant 2: The Dark Horizon Review

It’s finally here. Gunfire Games promised three DLC expansions for Remnant 2, and while the final DLC was delayed, it has arrived. Remnant 2: The Dark Horizon takes players back to N’Erud, revamps some systems, and offers even more fantastic gameplay for those who enjoyed the base game and the prior expansions. However, the lingering question remains: can this DLC improve upon the previous outings? Game Name: Remnant 2: The Dark Horizon  Platform(s): PC (reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S Developer...
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Deathsprint 66 Review – Circuit Racing For Your Life

After getting my first look at Deathsprint 66 at Summer Game Fest 2024, and several playtests later, the indie racing title that smashes together several racing titles from the past, plus a few new things is ready for everyone to get their hands on with it. But has Sumo Digital, a name that is synonymous with racing games, struck gold again? Read on to find out in our Deathsprint 66 review. Game Name: Deathsprint 66 Platform(s): PC (reviewed) Developer(s): Sumo Newcastle / Sumo Digital Publisher...
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Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn Review (PC) – A Nostalgic Journey into Retro Gaming

When I discovered that Natsume Atari was remaking one of my favorite Nintendo Entertainment System games, Shadow of the Ninja, I couldn’t help but geek out a bit—it took me back to my childhood. I never owned Shadow of the Ninja, so the only time I played it was when my parents dropped me off at my late grandparents’ house. I would set up my Nintendo Entertainment System in the kitchen and then trek ten miles to the local Blockbuster Video just to play the game. Now that’s dedication! But enough...
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AVerMedia X’tra GO GC515 Review

AVerMedia is a veteran in the gaming capture device market, known for producing high-quality products for decades. However, until now, they hadn’t specifically catered to the handheld gaming market. Enter the AVerMedia X’tra GO (GC515), a revolutionary dock and capture device designed to simplify recording and streaming from popular handhelds like the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally. But how does it compare to other gaming docks and capture devices? Let’s dive in. Name: X’tra GO  Manuf...
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Cygni: All Guns Blazing Review – Next-Gen Looks, Classic Shmup Feel

When it comes to Shmups from Konami, you normally think about Gradius, Salamander, Gyruss, and Axelay (we haven’t forgotten about Axelay). However, with the release of its newest game, Cygni: All Guns Blazing, we can add another game to Konami’s Shmup catalog. But does this new title stack up with Konami’s previous gems, and can it give Shmup fans what they’ve been craving from the Konami camp? That’s what we intend to find out in our Cygni: All Guns Blazing review. Game Name: Cygni: All Guns Bl...
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Another Crab’s Treasure Review (PC) – The Most Accessible Soulslike Yet

When I first found out about Another Crab’s Treasure, I’ll be honest and say that I was put off by the game. It was too cutesy and a departure from the dystopian, desolate Soulslike games that I was used to. There was no end of the world, there was no hollowing, nothing of the sort. Instead, you play as a humble and naive hermit crab who is trying to get back what was stolen from him. However, based on recommendations from several people who also enjoy the genre, I gave it a try. It also didn’t...
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Remnant 2 – The Forgotten Kingdom Review (PC)

When Gunfire Games announced the follow-up to Remnant: From the Ashes, Remnant 2, it also promised the game would receive several DLCs within a year. We’ve already received the first DLC, Remnant 2: The Awakened King, which took players to Losom to provide some closure regarding the One True King storyline but didn’t give us any update as to whether the Root was utterly destroyed. With Remnant 2 – The Forgotten Kingdom DLC, we’re headed back to another location we visited in the base game, Yaesh...
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Contra: Operation Galuga Review (PC)

Konami’s Contra series has been part of my gaming history for as long as I’ve played video games. I’ve played every Contra game across multiple platforms. Yet, for the past few years, it was increasingly apparent that Konami was less about reinventing its video games and more about collections, some of which were terrible. Then, in 2023, when Wayforward and Konami announced they would release a new Contra game, Contra: Operation Galuga, I felt both happy and suspicious at the same time. Konami
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BEEMAI Dark Souls series 3 Review – Quite the Disappointment

As the resident Soulslike fan here at this lovely establishment, I always look for cool Soulslike stuff to display in my office. Not that I don’t need more, but I digress. While browsing Amazon recently, I discovered some new Dark Souls figurines in the BEEMAI Dark Souls series 3. This series comprises six different collectibles: Minic, Lucatiel, Banpresto Faraam, Sir Alonne, Shanalotte, and Desert Pyromancer, and comes with a catch. You’ll never know which of the six you’ll get. You can purcha
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Review: Remnant 2 – The Awakened King

In my mind, I want to say that it’s about time I’ve had a reason to dive back into Remnant 2. While I’ve enjoyed my time with the base game, I’ve pretty much everything I’ve wanted. I’ve beaten the game alone and with co-op players, including on Apocalypse difficulty. I’ve done it all. But now that the first DLC, The Awakened King, has been released, I was eager to return to the game. But is this DLC worth the wait? Will it get you back into playing Remnant 2? Find out in our Remnant 2 – The Awa
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Lords of the Fallen (2023) PC Review – Better in every way –

Nearly ten years ago, Deck 13 gave the world Lords of the Fallen, an Action RPG that tried to copy everything that made Dark Souls such a fantastic game. While it didn’t succeed in that regard, it wasn’t a bad game, but it could have been better. Now, CI Games has decided to change things up, and after the weird development cycle and several years, we’re getting a follow-up to the game, and I had one thing on my mind about that. That being, would this be good? Could this do what the original gam...
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Forza Motorsport Review – Here’s Your Crown, King

Nearly six years after the release of Forza Motorsport 7, Turn 10 Studios has returned with a reboot for its popular simulator racer, Forza Motorsport. Sure, it’s sporting the same name as the original game that graced the original Xbox so many decades ago, but believe me, I say that this next-generation racer has more technical chops, visual delights, and enough racing for newcomers and those who’ve been playing Forza Motorsport since the beginning. It’s time for Turn 10 to show us what they’ve
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‘Lies of P’ (PC) Review – There Are No Strings on P

We’ve all seen Disney’s take on Carlo Collodi’s classic children’s novel about a wooden puppet that eventually became a real-life boy. Well, I’m sure we’ve never imagined we’d get a game based on that story, and one that turned out to be one of the better Soulslike games I’ve ever played. Yet, that’s exactly what we got with Round8 Studio’s Lies of P, and damn, I can’t get enough of this game. Game Name: Lies of P Platform(s): PC (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S Publisher(s): Neowiz Devel
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Double Dragon Gaiden Review – The Lee Brothers Are Back

When I first heard that another company was working on a Double Dragon game, I was very skeptical about it. Double Dragon has had so many ups and downs that It was starting to feel like the Sonic cycle had rubbed off on Double Dragon. But being the fan that I am, I held fast. Finally, getting some hands-on with Double Dragon Gaiden, I’m a believer, and if you’re someone who enjoyed the golden days of Double Dragon and wished the series would make a return, then this game may be what you’re looki
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Remnant II Review – It’s Time to Do Some Pruning

Back in 2019, Gunfire Games released Remnant From the Ashes, which was considered a sleeper hit at the time. Not many knew of the game, but those who enjoy the Soulslike genre were keenly aware of the game and loved every bit of it. I and countless others coined the game “Soulslike with Guns” because that’s pretty much what it was. Now, four years later, Gunfire Games is back at it again with the follow-up, Remnant II. Is it as good as the prequel? No, it’s leaps and bounds better. Read on to fi
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NYXI Wizard Joy-pad Review – It’s Like a Gamecube Controller but Better

When you first glance at the NYXI Wizard Joy-pad, you might think that you’re looking at the Nintendo Gamecube controller, but it isn’t. Sure, this controller does share some semblance to the iconic controller, but it’s so much more and can even attach to the Switch. I’ve wanted to get access to this controller for a while, but these things are always sold out. But recently, NYXI reached out if we wanted to check out the controller. Finally, having it in my hands and putting it through the paces
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Redfall (PC) Review – This Vampire FPS Bites

There’s a slew of games that pit gamers against the supernatural while they team up with their friends, with Redfall by Arkane being the latest. Given that Arkane Austin has been making games for quite some time, and they have a decent track record with crafting enjoyable titles such as Dishonored, Prey, and a personal favorite, Deathloop, I was excited to see the end product. To say they rarely disappoint is an understatement, and as such, I had hoped that Redfall would impress me, but more oft
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