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With the release of any new video game console, there generally comes a means of testing out the hardware. The PlayStation 5, for example, came with Astro’s Playroom, while the Nintendo Wii had Wii Sports, which in itself turned into a huge phenomenon. You could even go all the way...
When it comes to racing games, the Mario Kart franchise is one of the few that immediately come to mind. It’s an iconic mash-up of all Nintendo characters, not to mention recognizable guests that do battle while in their little automobiles. It’s something Nintendo has been able to do over...
Fans of the AI: The Somnium Files games get to enjoy another new entry to the series as it makes its way into their hands. With the release of No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, we get to see a new...
The 45th anniversary of Pac-Man brings fans a unique take on the iconic series of games. Shadow Labyrinth takes on a new role for the franchise, bringing you into a new piece of the Pac-Man universe with a darker tone and a new genre. Players must use their abilities to...
Edens Zero is an action RPG based on Hiro Mashima’s series of the same name. While the original manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 2018 to 2024, this is its first console adaption. With Konami at the helm, the experience shows solid fundamentals, but lets down on one specific...
EA released College Football 25 last year, which became not only a cultural revolution, but one of the most-praised football video games of all time. The amount of love and authenticity that went into that title felt like a rare spark in the industry. How does...
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games have been a longtime favorite for fans of arcade and skating. Now fans can look forward to playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4, two games in one, remastered and packaged for players to enjoy. Whether you're playing to experience them for the...
Patapon 1+2 Replay brings back the classic series from Sony, now licensed to Bandai Namco so that it can be published on systems beyond the PlayStation family. The new pack includes the original game and its sequel with various quality-of-life additions for a new generation.
The '90s were a fascinating time in gaming, with an incredible number of cultural forces dragging it every which way. The Sega CD, and to a lesser extent, TurboDuo had brought multimedia gaming to the living room (at least for the niche audiences who bought them), but it was clear...
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is getting its first major update, which in the eyes of Ubisoft, makes the latest release a brand new experience. A good bit has gone into this update which starts with the name, Siege X. It has been ten years since the launch of Rainbow...
Tron: Catalyst is the latest title by Bithell Games, the studio created by Mike Bithell of Thomas was Alone fame. While the developer had previously entered the world of Disney’s Tron with a text adventure experience that mixed a visual novel format and puzzles, this time they have created a...
If parallel timelines actually do exist, how much do your choices (regrettable or not) truly matter in the grand scheme of things? The Alters, the new sci-fi survival-management game from 11bit Studios, explores this question with a charming, hilarious and heartfelt sci-fi tale that's equal parts Death...
