Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Review (PS5)
Before we begin, let me get some disclaimers out of the way. The first is that I hadn’t played Diablo IV before this review. I had played the first, skipped the second (someone else reviewed that), and did a deep dive into Diablo III (which I enjoyed and streamed). Diablo IV has always intrigued me, doubly so after Ben Sheene’s review at its launch. Sheene is a master of words, and his review last...[Read More]
CIDOO QK61 Mechanical Keyboard Review (PC)
There is nothing in this world more satisfying than a good keyboard. When done right, a keyboard is a word piano that allows you mental verbal musical flow, as you put together a Magnus opus of a paper, review, or academic journal (because you’re dying to do one of those). In addition to flow, when the keys are going hard, there is nothing like hearing the clicky-clack of a good keyboard sound. It...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI Review (PC)
Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in. Let me tell you a tale, good readers. Nearly a year ago, I had just arrived in Portland, Oregon for some virtual production training for work and was looking forward to relaxing with some Balatro in the evening hours. It was a perfect and delightful plan, where I would work all day, and play an addictive video game card game at night. What in ...[Read More]
God of War: Ragnarök Review (PC)
Our own Ben Sheene declared God of War: Ragnarök on the PlayStation 5 as perfect, even if it didn’t shift or differ too far away from its predecessor. It brought a solid middle act in a trilogy while adding more depth and context to its characters. While the stakes were bigger, the exploration was certainly more sizeable than the first, in its intentions to fit nicely into place with the first gam...[Read More]
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review (PS5)
Oh, boy. This is a blast from the past. It was the summer of 1998 (maybe 1999, tough to say – I’m old), and I remember working at Waldensoftware in Fayette Mall in Lexington, Kentucky. Someone had decided that they were going to turn in their Sega Saturn and trade in the import Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter. I had a cartridge for my Saturn that would allow me to play imports, because that...[Read More]
NBA 2K25 Review (PS5)
I have been playing the NBA 2K series since its inception on the SEGA Dreamcast. I have always felt that the series was a visual marvel that broke the barrier between a good isometric NBA Live and what future basketball games would be in the games industry. It did so much for sports games and Visual Concepts will always be a developer that took professional-based games to the next level before any...[Read More]
New World: Aeternum Preview (PS5)
There have been a handful of MMORPGs that have piqued my interest over the years. A few examples are Final Fantasy 11, Final Fantasy 14, and even the almighty Destiny 2. The consistent traits that attracted and kept me engaged across the board with those games have been co-op, less grindy character build (although Destiny has since proven that wrong), and big worlds with interesting quests. Short ...[Read More]
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Review (PS5)
In all transparency, I am no good at any Ace Attorney game. They’re brutal, mind-bending at times, and extensive in their complicated construction. And yet, I cannot give them up because they’re so damn good. While I have told this story countless times over the years in my reviews about my relationship with this series, I will say it again – I have thoroughly enjoyed them. Back in 2005, I remembe...[Read More]
PS5 Pro announced from Sony
The system specs seem more than reasonable for the price point, but the last time a console tried to sell at $699 was the Panasonic 3DO. I’m positive people will be more receptive this time around. It should be damn interesting to follow. Anyway, enjoy the details. SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The PlayStation®5 Pro (PS5®Pro) console is the latest hardware innovation to ent...[Read More]
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Review (PS5)
In all honesty, and why wouldn’t I be honest, I’m reviewing a game, part of me was very skeptical about Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions when I first played the beta. The gameplay was frustrating to control, and the rewards were a bit of an unknown, as was the depth of the game. I also assumed, probably like everyone else, that there would be microtransactions scattered everywhere in the title an...[Read More]
Star Trucker Review (PC)
Over the years, I have joked about playing Bus Simulator competitively. And when I say ‘joked’, I mean only half-joked. And when I say ‘competitively’, I mean just with some goofball friends. Anyway, it’s a game that fascinates me to its core. The idea of spending a relaxing day going from bus stop to bus stop and picking people up and dropping them off just seems like an idea I could retire to so...[Read More]
Dungeon Fighter online update adds hard mode and additional advancements (and more…)
Check out those official details below. Enjoy. ‘The Hunt Begins” Update brings brand new content for both returning and new players, including: Two New Archer Advancements: Hunter and Vigilante, 2 new item farming dungeons, and Asrahan: Curtains of Mu Hard Mode. Rapid Growth Event: The Rapid Growth Event has returned with more support than ever to help players get their new characters to end-game ...[Read More]