Riftbound: Vendetta (Set 4) Review & Initial Thoughts
Can you hear that sound? That sound of clashing titans? That sound of longstanding rivalries? That sound of deep-seated resentment? That, dear reader, is the sound of Riftbound’s newest set, Vendetta. Waxing poetic and creative literature aside, the fourth set of Riftbound is available now with some light mechanical additions without dramatically shifting the existing Riftbound meta. As an off-and...[Read More]
Truxton Extreme (Nintendo Switch 2) Review
Masahiro Yuge’s approach to designing Truxton was novel in that memorization was key to winning the shoot ‘em up (shmup). Rather than implementing ridiculously complex bullet patterns that border impossible to navigate or high-risk-high-reward gameplay by way of grazing bullets, Truxton had players memorizing enemies’ positions and bosses’ attack patterns. Memorization-heavy games tend to be given...[Read More]
Riot Maps Out Riftbound’s Next Act in State of the Game Update
TONS of new updates from the Riftbound crew announced today! From Unleashed promos, a 2025 Worlds Champion Collection, to the RADIANCE set, there’s so much to look forward to in the coming months. Check out the new from Riot Games below! Riftbound’s first year was only the opening act. In its second State of the Game update, Riot Games reflected on Riftbound’s first year and revealed what th...[Read More]
Lies of P: Complete Edition (Nintendo Switch 2) Review
“It’s just like Silksong…” “Think of Lies of P like Hollow Knight…” “Focus on retrieving your remains and then retrace whatever steps you need…” “It’s just like Silksong, Will, focus on that…” These are but a handful of mantras I spoke to myself as I played through Lies of P on the Nintendo Switch 2. I said them often, be it during my first attempt at the Scrapped Watchman, my sixth time facing th...[Read More]
Settle the Score in Riftbound: Vendetta, Available Now
Happy VENDETTA release day! We have some thoughts coming soon and are excited to share, but check out the press release from Riot Games and the Riftbound crew below~ Some rivalries can only be settled on the Rift. Riftbound: Vendetta, the fourth set for the Riftbound: League of Legends Trading Card Game (TCG), is now available worldwide in English and Simplified Chinese. Arriving one year after th...[Read More]
FRET12 and Huckberry celebrated Chicago on July 30th, feat. Live Music from Giant Pit of Glass and a Coffee-Themed Collab w/ Metric Coffee
That headline is a mouthful, innit? This past week, we were on location in Chicago, IL, attending a pre-release party at one of Huckberry’s two physical locations. We were invited to a private showing of Huckberry’s upcoming partnership with Chicago-based music culture brand, FRET12! FRET12 is the music shop located within Chicago’s Salt Shed and partners with local musicians to produce some incre...[Read More]
Stage Tour’s Setlist Reveal 5 Adds Three Massive Bands to an Already Massive Lineup
Holy mackerel, this lineup of tracks for Stage Tour is STACKED. And there’s MORE on the way? I can’t believe it! Check out the news from the Stage Tour crew below~ If, like us, you’ve been watching the Stage Tour setlist grow from a humble set of rock and roll riffing rhythms to a metal-tastic leviathan collection of killer tracks, you must be wondering how each new setlist reveal can ...[Read More]
Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Nintendo Switch 2) Review
The Switch 2 is getting some absolute banger ports as of late. From the Final Fantasy VII remakes to Pragmata, Switch 2 owners are getting access to games that were absent on the previous Switch handheld. It’s great to see so many publishers focus on getting some of their most beloved and critically acclaimed titles in the hands of Switch 2 owners, but some of that greatness is being overshadowed ...[Read More]
First Official hololive production Smartphone Game “hololive Dreams,” Jointly Developed by QualiArts and COVER, Officially Launches
A new hololive game! Check out the news below~ CyberAgent, Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Takahiro Yamauchi; TSE Prime Market: Code 4751) announced that its consolidated subsidiary, QualiArts, Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Yoshitatsu Tsujioka), in joint development with COVER Corporation (Head office: ...[Read More]
NOCTUA AND PULSAR GAMING GEARS PARTNER TO LAUNCH THE FEINMANN F01 NOCTUA EDITION, REFINING PREMIUM HIGH-PERFORMANCE PERIPHERALS
This mouse looks stunning! And it has a FAN inside? Check out the news from Pulsar below~ Yongin-si – July 21, 2026 – Pulsar Gaming Gears (AplusX Inc.), a leading developer of high-performance esports peripherals, is thrilled to announce the official global launch of its highly anticipated product: the Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition. This strategic collaboration brings together Pulsar Gaming Gear’s c...[Read More]
KiiBOOM Phantom81 V4 Mechanical Keyboard Review
Another year, another lovely refinement to one of KiiBOOM’s most visually striking (read: gorgeous) and satisfying products, the Phantom81 – the 75% variant of their retro and mostly-transparent Phantom keebs. This year’s variant is the fourth edition of the Phantom81, offering several meaningful updates that elevate the keyboard to contemporary standards while preserving what makes the keyboard a...[Read More]
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 13 alongside a Major Content Update
Switch owners – the Switch 2 version is $1.99. Honestly, a massive steal for a graphical update for one of 2025/2026’s best roguelike platformers. Check out the news from 91Act, Arc System Works, and Astrolabe Games! SHANGHAI – July 15, 2026 – Astrolabe Games is excited to announce that BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, a roguelite action game developed by 91Act under the licence of Arc Syste...[Read More]