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]
Rightfully, Beary Arms: CLAWS & PAWS FASHION UPDATE (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]
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (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]
ROBOBEAT 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]
Saviorless Review (PC)
Saviorless feels very familiar to Limbo and Inside, but far more wordy. The three hours of gameplay took me through hand-drawn environments, platforming across a collapsing world, and solving puzzles all the while dangerous foes lurked in every corner. It started benign, almost hopeful, but treaded into a darker territory. It’s a beautiful game with small details that reacted to my input. Saviorle...[Read More]
MelGeek CYBER01 Magnetic Switch Gaming Keyboard
Gaming keyboards tend to boast low actuation points (as in, the distance a key needs to be pressed down before it is registered by the computer) and ridiculously high polling rates. For first-person shooters, milliseconds matter and can determine whether or not you can take down the enemy or succumb to them. Mechanical keyboards have traditionally employed mechanical keyswitches, some of which are...[Read More]
Pepper Grinder Review (PC)
Back in 2017, I watched YouTuber videogamedunkey’s “The Good Year” where he detailed his hopes for game releases that were to take place that year. His video contained an incredibly high amount of optimism for AAA titles like Breath of the Wild as well as indie “masterpieces for your wallet” like Hollow Knight. Towards the end of the video, he mentions a few of upcoming indies he saw and played at...[Read More]