Realm of Ink (Chumps Preview)
Chumps Preview is a special kind of post where we unofficially preview games in Early Access, Beta, or are otherwise “unfinished.” This kind of preview is meant to be a first impression rather than a definitive review where we provide a rating to determine a game’s value. As such, we fully expect a game covered in a Chumps Preview to have room for improvement, some bugginess/incompleteness, and ot...[Read More]
ALZARA: Radiant Echoes announced for PC and consoles! Its Kickstarter is now active!
Check out the announcement for ALZARA Radiant Echoes! As a JRPG fan, I’m intrigued as to how the game will drive home the best bits of the genre! ========== Montpellier, May 14, 2024. Studio Camelia has officially announced ALZARA Radiant Echoes, a 3D turn-based JRPG inspired by beloved classics, with a soundtrack by composer Motoi Sakuraba (Dark Souls, Golden Sun) and main character designs...[Read More]
Chilkey ND75 Mechanical Keyboard Review
It’s incredibly rare when a sub-$100 keyboard excites me. This isn’t to say that budget mechanical keyboards are “bad” – not at all. It’s just that the lower-end of the mechanical keyboard price spectrum often includes a wealth of compromises, going anywhere from weird switches, questionable build quality, or a lack of customization that mechanical keyboard consumers often seek as they become more...[Read More]
Athenian Rhapsody (PC) Review
What does it mean when a game looks incredibly similar to an indie title with a cult following? Does it make it a knockoff? A carbon copy? A love letter to source material? I know many folks asked themselves about the uniqueness of Palworld when it came out, despite it being a Pokemon meets Fortnite meets gun game. Regardless of choice, there’s much to be said about originality when new games emer...[Read More]
ROBOBEAT (PC) Review
Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of previewing ROBOBEAT, which was in Early Access at the time. Despite being in Early Access, ROBOBEAT felt nearly complete barring some information-presentation issues that I hoped would be corrected for the final release. The few hours I spent in-game were full of high-octane shooting to the beat of the song that was currently playing. Of course, there were ...[Read More]
“Teamfight Tactics” Unveils New Details About Upcoming Rotating Shop Feature
Big news for TFT players! If you missed out on pass-exclusive Little Legends, Booms, and/or Arenas, the new Rotating Shop will be your place to get that once-exclusive content! Now I can get the Boba Sprite and complete my collection! More details below~ =============================================== LOS ANGELES, CA (May 9, 2024) – Riot Games has unveiled exciting new details about the high...[Read More]
Abiotic Factor (Chumps Preview)
Chumps Preview is a special kind of post where we unofficially preview games in Early Access, Beta, or are otherwise “unfinished.” This kind of preview is meant to be a first impression rather than a definitive review where we provide a rating to determine a game’s value. As such, we fully expect a game covered in a Chumps Preview to have room for improvement, some bugginess/incompleteness, and ot...[Read More]
Umurangi Generation VR Review (PSVR2)
The earlier days of social media were a more precious time. As were the early days of the Internet that preceded the apps that have now interwoven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives. I remember a time when Instagram and Facebook feeds were simpler, benign, often adding glimpses of slices of our lives. We shared pictures of our boring pasta meals, a simple cup of coffee, or even a silly ...[Read More]
EPOMAKER DynaTab 75X Mechanical Keyboard Review
EPOMAKER’s lineup of keyboards are nothing short of impressive, ranging from rounded pastel aesthetic to retro-inspired keyboards with screens that can be added to the top of the keyboard. The breadth of styles and formats make EPOMAKER an easy recommendation for PC players who want to go one step deeper into the realm of trying out new mechanical keyboards beyond simply being “gaming keyboards.” ...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide DLC Review
Final Fantasy XVI was one of the better games I played in 2023. When I initially reviewed it, I struggled putting my DualSense down as my afternoons turned into evenings and then into the wee hours of the morning. There were fleeting moments where I felt inclined to say that Final Fantasy XVI was one of my most favorite FFs. I’m not intending to start a debate about the best FF title; instead, I’m...[Read More]
Phantom Fury (PC) Review
Part of what makes boomer shooters fun is their over-the-top presentations, be it excessive gore, ridiculous traversal, thematics that avoid taking themselves too seriously, and/or high-octane gameplay that is encapsulated in retro-fueled pixels. They don’t cater to precise shooting or believable plots, instead opting for unbelievable storylines with occasional plot twists and guns with bullet spr...[Read More]
Unicorn Overlord Review (Nintendo Switch)
It’s been incredibly hard to review Unicorn Overlord. I don’t say this because the game was difficult (it is), nor because of it being complicated (it’s that, too). I say it because I legitimately struggled to put the game down to put my thoughts to paper. Five hours passed in a blink of an eye. Another afternoon came and went. Then a weekend was absorbed into Unicorn Overlord. I’ve spent more tim...[Read More]