Xbox Series X / S
skate. Hands-On Early Access Impressions
The existence of skate. in 2025 feels like a fluke. It’s been 15 years since Skate 3 and the fervor for the series’ revival has almost fel...[Read More]
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Review
While the DNA of more recent titles can be seen in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, it is unequivocally rooted in the framework of classic action games. Per...[Read More]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Reveal Blowout
Call of Duty feels as if it is going through a transitory period, exemplified by the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger. The best-selling franch...[Read More]
Shadow Labyrinth Review
Shadow Labyrinth was a satisfying imitation of a classic Metroidvania in its first hour or two. At that point, platforming felt confident. “Swor...[Read More]
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound effortlessly replicates the old-school fangs of Tecmo’s 1988 classic not by innovating but by staying true to form. Deve...[Read More]
RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business Review
As I wrapped up my review of RoboCop: Rogue City back in 2023 I wrote the following: “Rogue City deserves a sequel. I’ll go ahead and say it. Te...[Read More]
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review
Tony Hawk’s cultural flashpoint happened during my impressionable middle school and high school years. The fever pitch around X-Games, professio...[Read More]
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 b...[Read More]
Ruffy and the Riverside Review
When Yooka-Laylee released a lifetime ago back in 2017, I couldn’t help but be charmed at its blatantly obvious bid for nostalgia. Comprised of ...[Read More]
FBC: Firebreak Review
Often it’s difficult for a game to escape a poor first impression. And were it not for the pedigree of Remedy Entertainment, FBC: Firebreak may ...[Read More]
The Alters Review
The significance of the choices we make ripple throughout the timeline of our existence until the moment we die. At what point did we create our own f...[Read More]
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Preview
When Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound‘s protagonist Kenji is struck by an enemy, he doesn’t fly backward. To any veteran of the Ninja Gaiden trilog...[Read More]