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I have a unique history with the Mario Kart series as a whole. To my knowledge, I have absolutely played every single game in the franchise...But I haven't owned all of them. Some was because of circumstance, and others I just didn't want to buy. However, I have enjoyed them…
Viva La Dirt League have been making sketch comedy videos on Youtube for over a decade, and in that time they've had several series, mostly involving a direct parody of a specific video game such as Red Dead Redemption or PUBG. However, its most lucrative series is Epic NPC Man…
Balatro is a game that caught the world by storm, and thanks to it, other games have gone to Poker or other card games for their inspiration. One such game is All In Abyss: Judge the Fake. This game relies on Texas Hold 'em as the main gameplay mechanic in…
Arise, Nightfarer. And this time, bring friends. Elden Ring Nightreign takes the reins from Elden Ring and its DLC Shadow of the Erdtree to offer a twist on the standard formula. In previous FromSoftware games, multiplayer was an option, but not really encouraged. Here, it's the main event in the high fantasy action role-playing game. So,…
Popucom was a game I have been paying attention to for the last year. I was even able to get some time to play a demo for Steam Next fest last year. It has such a colorful and interesting art design, with a lot of unique characters based on the…
Compile Heart and Idea Factory International surprised everyone by revealing a third-person shooter with rogue-lite elements and bullet hell dodging. The game they revealed was Scar-Lead Salvation. It featured a red-haired girl named Willow shooting robots and dodging large incoming projectiles. Game Name: Scar-Lead Salvation Platform(s): PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5…
I loved every moment of my time in the original Sea of Stars. I was ecstatic when I heard that it was getting a brand new DLC in the form of a free update. It felt like an amazing time to restart my time in the game. And now the…
After quietly building a cult following with its serene atmosphere and striking visuals, Spirit of the North returns with a direct sequel that attempts to deepen its mystical world while retaining the calm, meditative gameplay that defined the original. Spirit of the North 2 on Xbox Series X is visually…
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 continues the trend of revisiting Capcom’s golden era of arcade dominance. While some might argue that Capcom has already reestablished its footing with modern hits like Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter VI, the roots of that success were planted long ago during its reign over…
I've been playing Lost Records Bloom & Rage, the latest narrative-driven adventure game from Don't Nod. The question I had going in was, can Lost Records Bloom & Rage stand out amongst an increasingly crowded genre? And more importantly, is it worth your time? Game Name: Lost Records Bloom &…
While the franchise got its start in 1993, it wasn't till the 2016 reboot that DOOM found its footing in the modern era, putting itself up there with the campaigns of Call of Duty and other shooters. All the while, DOOM Guy, now renamed The Doom Slayer (or The Slayer),…
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a quirky and captivating adventure game that combines exploration, humour, and combat in a beautifully bizarre alien world. Developed by Typhoon Studios and released for multiple platforms, including the Xbox Series X, this title combines vibrant visuals with a light-hearted tone that will leave…
