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Shujinkou Review (PS5)

I haven’t had this much fun learning since playing Oregon Trail back in 1983 on a Texas Instruments computer. Sometimes learning through games can be a blast. Even if the learning portion of the game happens to be about the Japanese language. What a unique experience. Shujinkou from developer Rice Games Inc. is a fascinating journey. It has everything you would want with a JPRG delivered with clas...[Read More]

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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Review (Nintendo Switch 2)

The last week has been dedicated to revisiting older titles on new or existing platforms. This past weekend, I had fun revisiting the world of Final Fantasy XVI on the Xbox Series X, while throwing water on a weak argument aimed at the game’s resolution and performance. It was fun chastising those reading the review, and I will do it again if I must. Graphical arguments haven’t been relevant since...[Read More]

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Final Fantasy XVI Review (Xbox Series X)

Okay, Interwebs, we’re about to have an uncomfortable conversation about how you all think when it comes to console releases. Consoles will never be better than PCs. Never. Ever. People will not look at a console and say, “Wow, I wish a PC did that.” That will never happen, so you have to accept it, stop comparing it, and move on. Standards are not as high and pure as PC releases. The quicker we a...[Read More]

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Mecha Break available on PC and consoles

I’m anxious to get going with this one. Check out the official launch details below. IRVINE, CA – July 1, 2025 – Today, Amazing Seasun Games has officially launched Mecha BREAK, a free-to-play, third-person mech shooter set in the near-future which features both PvP and PvPvE Extraction gamemodes. The title is free-to-play and is currently available on PC via Steam (where it is also St...[Read More]

Games Done Quick release schedule for Flame Fatales 2025

Mark it down, folks.  Games Done Quick’s all-women and femmes summer speedrunning event, Flame Fatales, returns September 7-14. The week-long showcase will be broadcast online on the GDQ Twitch channel and will feature over 50 speedruns from around the world. Today, the schedule has been published on the GDQ website: https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule/58 Flame Fatales 2025 highlights includ...[Read More]

EA Sports unveils franchise and presentation gridiron notes

Nice and transparent. Enjoy the official details below. Side note — Can’t wait to see how the Browns disappoint me this year.  Today, EA SPORTS released the Franchise mode Gridiron notes for Madden NFL 26, which goes in depth on the changes, features and updates coming to the mode. Additionally, more details about the game’s presentation were revealed, highlighting the strides the deve...[Read More]

Descendant Fest 2025, updates, crossovers, and future roadmap unveiled for The First Descendant

Official details are below. Enjoy, good folks.  July 2, 2025 – Yesterday, NEXON conducted a special presentation called ‘Descendant Fest 2025’ to celebrate the first anniversary of their looter-shooter title The First Descendant, in which the dev team revealed new details about the highly anticipated Season 3: Breakthrough update that is launching on August 7. The presentation also showcased...[Read More]

Spongebob Squarepants Krusty Cook-off makes it to PlayStation and Xbox

This game is stupidly addictive. Enjoy the official details of its console(s) release below. NEW YORK – JULY 2, 2025 – SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off has made it ashore onto PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One today. PlayStation and Xbox Goofy Goobers alike can now dive into this cooking game inspired by one of the most beloved cartoon franchises of all time for $14.99. Steam players c...[Read More]

Naraka: Bladepoint turns four and celebrates with events

Four years is a big achievement for battle royale games these days and age. Enjoy the celebratory details below. HANGZHOU, China, July 2nd, 2025: Today, NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment are very pleased to update the NARAKA: BLADEPOINT community with news regarding the brand-new Fission Season and the celebrations for the game’s 4th Anniversary! Yesterday, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT producer, Ray Kuan, ...[Read More]

Bungies releases new trailer for Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate

Check out the details and goods below. Today, Bungie debuted a new cinematic trailer during a Destiny 2 developer livestream for The Edge of Fate, launching on July 15. In The Edge of Fate, players will join new and familiar faces to investigate the mysteries of the new destination Kepler, and uncover a looming threat that predates everything Guardians thought they knew about Sol. Destiny 2: The E...[Read More]

The Sims 4 gets glass roofs and walls (and more…)

You know what they say about glass houses, that’s right, put it in The Sims and watch your plants grow. Enjoy the official details of some good base game updates below. The Sims 4 invites players to immerse their builds in nature with a base game update bringing glass roofs and walls, plants on roofs and more, available for EA app™, Epic Games Store and Steam®, PlayStation®5, PlayStat...[Read More]

Tamagotchi Plaza launches for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

I’m not sure I can be involved with that game. I committed some Tamagotchi crimes in the 90s. Can’t let them catch me. Anyway, you heard none of this! Enjoy the plaza details below. IRVINE, Calif. – June. 27, 2025 – TAMAGOTCHI PLAZA™, the latest entry in the TAMAGOTCHI™ CONNECTION: CORNER SHOP series, is now available worldwide. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Ame...[Read More]