Unless you've been living under a rock this past week, you've probably either been playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch or hearing a lot about it from those who are. I actually took a couple days off from work specifically to give myself more time to play it - … Continue reading First Gameplay Impressions of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (No Story Spoilers!)
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My To-Play List: April-May 2023 Progress!
A few weeks ago, I wrote one of my "To-Play List" articles, specifically talking about which games I was hoping to play and complete before The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched. This post is the natural follow-up to that, talking about my progress with some added thoughts on what I've played. Of … Continue reading My To-Play List: April-May 2023 Progress!
Sea of Stars Demo Review: Classic Appeal With A Modern Twist
The recent Nintendo Direct contained many highlights, and one standout for me was the upcoming RPG Sea of Stars from Sabotage Studio, developers of the critically-acclaimed The Messenger. In addition to the short showcase of gameplay footage, we received the announcement of a new demo for the game, which I promptly proceeded to download and … Continue reading Sea of Stars Demo Review: Classic Appeal With A Modern Twist
10 Hours With… Pokémon Scarlet
As I mentioned in my last post, I'm currently playing Pokémon Scarlet, one of the two new mainline Pokémon games - you may have heard of them, haha! They feature the new, open-world region of Paldea and plenty other new innovations to the series, so there's a lot to discuss. However, with the game naturally … Continue reading 10 Hours With… Pokémon Scarlet
Coffee Talk Review
Developed and Published by: Toge Productions Platforms: Nintendo Switch (Reviewed), PS4, Xbox One, PC Release Date: Out Now! One part coffee-barista-simulator and one part visual novel, Coffee Talk is quite unlike any other game I've played before! I'm personally not much of a coffee or tea drinker myself, but that isn't required to enjoy this … Continue reading Coffee Talk Review
Super Crush KO Review
Developed and Published by: Vertex Pop Inc. Platforms: Nintendo Switch (Reviewed), PCRelease Date: Out Now! You know, sometimes games are just straightforward, distilled fun. Yes, I know, a revolutionary concept, right? Super Crush KO is a fantastic example of this, with a sharp, short story, a strong visual flair and energetic, absorbing combat platforming. It's … Continue reading Super Crush KO Review
10 Hours With… Pokémon Unite
As the Pokémon juggernaut rolls on, so does it continue to branch into different platforms and genres. Most lately, this has been through the currently Switch-exclusive Pokémon Unite (a mobile release is coming soon), which brings the franchise to the world of MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas), a competitive and highly popular genre long associated … Continue reading 10 Hours With… Pokémon Unite
My 5 Standout Games From E3 2021
So, another year of E3 has finished, and whilst some shows fell flat (Capcom, really, what was that?), there was plenty to be excited for - whether that was brand-new reveals, or new information on previously-announced games. As usual, our predictions were mostly way off the mark (a solid five out of eighteen correct, good … Continue reading My 5 Standout Games From E3 2021
Our Expected, Hopeful, and Plain Ridiculous E3 2021 Predictions
It's that wonderful time of year again - E3 is back, following the COVID-19-forced absence last year. I don't know about you, but I welcome its return, as laughing and cheering along with my friends at the hype-fueled reveals from various publishers each year is something I eagerly look forward to. In the run-up to … Continue reading Our Expected, Hopeful, and Plain Ridiculous E3 2021 Predictions
Zombie Army 4: Dead War Review
Developed and Published by: RebellionPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Xbox One, PC, StadiaRelease Date: Out Now As I have mentioned before, multiplayer can be a key selling point for games that might otherwise pass you by. In particular, this has been the case over the last year of lockdowns and isolation, where a communal … Continue reading Zombie Army 4: Dead War Review