I, Robot Review (PS5)
Have you ever played a game and asked yourself at the end of the experience, “What in the hell did I just play?” while asking yourself, “Why was it fun?” That’s about where I am with developer Llamasoft’s I, Robot. Based on the 1984 classic arcade game from mastermind David Theurer, this new release encapsulates what made that early 3D polygon experience so mesmerizing, while simultaneously delive...[Read More]
Croc – Legend of the Gobbos Remastered Review (PlayStation 5)
What a bunch of Croc. No, seriously. It’s a lot of Croc in one game. Now, it is remastered. Kidding aside, last week Argonaut Games released a remastered version of Croc – Legend of the Gobbos. It was a game that spanned several different platforms, including the original PlayStation, the failed Sega Saturn, and the Game Boy Color. It also made its way to Windows during that time when Windows 95 w...[Read More]
Breakout Beyond Review (PC)
Amazingly, some games last as long as they do and I’m glad that the industry, especially Atari as of late, wants to keep old IP alive and kicking. It speaks volumes regarding the respect that Atari has for its IP, especially when it’s remade into something beautiful and representative of the original title. Such is the case with Breakout Beyond. Breakout Beyond from developer Choice Provisions and...[Read More]
Atari, Mighty Yell, and 13AM Games reveal Missile Command Delta
I’m glad the new Atari is keeping the old Atari alive. Check out the details and Missile Command reveal below. NEW YORK – March 17, 2025 – Atari, Mighty Yell, and 13AM Games today revealed Missile Command Delta, launching later this year for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Missile Command Delta reimagines Atari’s 1980s missile defense arcade classic as a turn-based ta...[Read More]
Nosferatu Review
Way back in the mid-90s, I took my first film course titled German Expressionism and Film. The class was introduced to such fine classics as Metropolis, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and one of the most frightening films of my entire life, Triumph of the Will (incredibly relevant nowadays). When the course dipped into horror, we were introduced to Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, a re-telling of Br...[Read More]
The Terminator 4KUHD Review
Back when I was just turning 10 years old, I was having nightmares about being chased by an unstoppable robot that was trying to ensure the end of the world was going to happen with a gigantic bang. Man, the Reagan years were something. I’m sure those dreams will be making a comeback in the next four years. Anyway! Warner Home Video has honored that robot-chasing-humans idea by releasing The Termi...[Read More]
North by Northwest 4KUHD Review
Hitchcock was the master of suspense, thriller, and horror back in the day. He used common themes to create cinematic masterpieces that redefined how movies were made. He also inserted himself in every single one of his films, which was a cool signature. Anyway, one of Hitchcock’s best films about a case of mistaken identity was North by Northwest, and Warner Home Video has decided to honor it wit...[Read More]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review (PS5)
Part of me is praying that SEGA will wake up one day and get a bee in their bonnet to remake Phantasy Star I-IV. I will then know that it is end times and nothing in life could improve. Anyway, the dream lives on, so Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake must do. And don’t mistake that last sentence as disappointment, not in the least. The last few weeks that I have had the pleasure of playing DQIII HD-2D...[Read More]
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review (PS5)
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven has gone through several iterations over the years. It started its journey on the Super Famicom in 1993, where it had some success before moving to mobile in 2010. It also made pitstops on Android and iOS devices in 2016, the PlayStation Vita in the same year, and finally settling into the last generation on almost everything—lots of pitstops. And there is go...[Read More]
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy Review (PC)
Something is interesting about a point-and-click adventure that has a strong LucasArts 90s vibe to it. There’s nothing quite like that era of gaming, where good stories and puzzles led over graphical prowess. That gameplay formula generally meant a good time. See games like The Dig and The Secret of Monkey Island for details. I mention all the above because developer Gametopia has thrown its old-s...[Read More]
Berzerk: Recharged Review (PS5)
Publisher Atari and developer SneakyBox are bringing back a classic 80s Atari arcade gaming experience that quite frankly scared the ever-loving shit out of me as a kid, if not caused outright anxiety at the time. The game? Berserk. The point of the game is to infiltrate a dangerous robotic military compound and eliminate a bunch of enemies while avoiding the vicious Evil Otto, an indestructible k...[Read More]
Quantum: Recharged Review
The days of taking dollars from my dad, putting them in a quarter machine, and then living the dream of spending hours upon hours playing short arcade experiences might be long gone, but games like Quantum: Recharged from developer SneakyBox are keeping the memories alive. Quantum: Recharged is a reimagined 1982 arcade classic called Quantum that borrows the concept of creating connections by form...[Read More]