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From 8-Bit to HD: Does the New CONTRA Capture the Magic of the Original

Guess who’s back? Back again? Contra’s back. Tell all your friends with lower back pain. Trust me, if they played the first one, they worry about that. We dive into the rebooted CONTRA: Operation Galuga, and we wonder if it's still the same old Contra, or did we lose something along the way? Let's talk about it …
by Tim BeisiegelJune 25, 2024

Blumhouse Games and Outersloth Steal the Show at Summer Game Fest

Iain’s highlight of Summer Game Fest was the announcements of two new indie game publishers, Blumhouse Games and Outersloth. We break down the games announced at SGF coming from the new players in the market.
by Iain McParlandJune 24, 2024

Tunic: The Perfect Blend of Zelda Nostalgia and Souls-like Challenge

I FINALLY played Tunic. Join Jordan as he goes into detail about why he can’t believe he missed out on this gem for so long!
by Jordan JurkowskiJune 17, 2024

From Fear to Fascination: My Journey With Steelrising’s Mechanical Marvels

Steelrising was a game released by Spiders in 2022. Join Brandy as she takes a quick look at why you might like to go back and try this fun little game that takes place in a seriously dark alternate history.
by Brandy BrownJune 15, 2024

Breaking Down All The New Info For Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds has dropped two gameplay trailers, and they’re both jam-packed with info. Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down all the important details from the Monster Hunter Wilds trailers.
by Thomas RichardsJune 13, 2024

My Experience in the Marvel Rivals Closed Alpha Test

The Marvel Rivals Closed alpha has been and gone, Ben gives his thoughts on the experience!
by Ben HazellJune 8, 2024

Sneaking and Stabbing Through Feudal Japan With the Reveal of Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been revealed, and we’re finally getting an Assassin’s Creed game in Japan! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down the trailer and theorizes about this upcoming game.
by Thomas RichardsMay 21, 2024

Crash or Spyro? Fans Buzzing Over Toys for Bob’s Mysterious Tease

Speculation is abound regarding Toys for Bob’s mysterious logo appearing on their website. What could it mean? We’ll take you through our best guesses as we become more and more excited for the newly independent studio’s next project.
by Iain McParlandMay 20, 2024

What Keeps Us Hooked on Games? Dive Into the Minds of Gamers and Their Unshakable Game Obsessions!

What is it about a game that makes us continue to come back to it? Is it because it’s story driven or just mindless fun? Dive in to see what four of our contributors think.
by Brandy BrownMay 12, 2024

Unapologetic & Untypical: Top 5 Star Wars Games You Need To Play

These are my top five Star Wars video games that you need to play. These are games that will make you fall in love with Star Wars even more!
by Jordan JurkowskiMay 11, 2024
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Tides of Annihilation Looks To Be Everything I Want In An Action Game

Tides of Annihilation was one of the new announcements from the latest State of Play, and it looks like it’ll be a banger. Tom will tell you all about why it might be the perfect game for him.
by Thomas RichardsMarch 6, 2025

Will Days Gone Remastered Bring This Undead Series Back To Life?

Days Gone has risen from the dead with Days Gone Remastered, but are updated visuals and new modes enough to fully revive this series? Tom thinks so, and he’ll tell you why.
by Thomas RichardsMarch 3, 2025

Baldur’s Gate 3: A reminder of good writing in video games

After spending days in Baldur's Gate 3, Rohan has found other previous open-world video games to be… wanting. Join him as he discusses what makes the writing in Baldur's Gate 3 so compelling.
by Rohan ElliottFebruary 28, 2025

The Video Game Trilogies That Shaped Me

We’ve all got games that helped form and shape us! As gamers these are important in our lives. Check out Jordan’s top three game trilogies that helped shape him.
by Jordan JurkowskiFebruary 27, 2025

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a Great Squeakquel But It’s Not Perfect

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, the long-awaited follow-up to Odd Bug Studio’s first outing has arrived on all platforms and PC! However, is it an improvement, a step back, or kinda both? Check out our review and find out.
by Iain McParlandFebruary 25, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Is Looking Amazing!

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds has finally had its first trailer, and it gave us a lot. Join Tom as he tells you why this could be the best Sonic Racing game yet.
by Thomas RichardsFebruary 24, 2025

The Days Gone Trilogy We Never Got (and Why)

Bend Studio's 2019 title, Days Gone, was an original IP that was supposed to be a trilogy- want to know what the full three-story arch would have been? We've got the scoop, so check it out here!
by Andrea CarterFebruary 18, 2025

PlayStation’s State Of Play Absolutely Cooked!

The PlayStation State of Play showcase was amazing this February. Ben goes through all the new games, and what they're all about in today's article!
by Ben HazellFebruary 17, 2025

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the First Great Game of the Year

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the first great game of the year and a fitting sequel to ENDER LILIES. This Metroidvania got its hooks into Iain and never let go. Let him tell you why.
by Iain McParlandFebruary 12, 2025

Bioware Games Have Ruined Me For All Other Games

Bioware Games have been front and center in Brandy’s gaming collection for years. Find out why and how she feels about some of the decisions EA has made lately.
by Brandy BrownFebruary 9, 2025
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