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Disgea 7 Anime Expo 2023 Preview
Since the introduction of video games, developers have looked to establish themselves and create fan-favorite franchises. Despite some franchises lasting decades, not every game within a franchise is beloved. Some games in a series are considered the Black Sheep, with developers wanting you to forget that they even exist. However, when gamers hold developers accountable, one of two things happens,...[Read More]
CRYMACHINA Anime Expo 2023 Preview
During our visit to the NIS America booth, our primary focus was on Disgaea 7 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie. While we were present, we witnessed a proposal being made to Prinny. At Anime Expo 2023, attendees had the unique opportunity to obtain a special Disgaea 7 keychain by completing a particular fan activity. To receive the reward, guests had to check out the Disgaea 7 Cosplaye...[Read More]
PAX West 2023 4-Day Badge Giveaway
Attention, gaming enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting time brought to you by Marooners’ Rock and PAX. We are thrilled to announce a special giveaway where FIVE lucky winners will have the chance to attend PAX West 2023. If you haven’t been to PAX, you’ll be in for one amazing time checking out games, meeting others in the gaming community, and making new friends.
Unlocking the Secrets of Alchemy: Atelier Ryza 3 Nintendo Switch Code Giveaway!
Hey there, fellow gamers! We’re excited to announce that Marooners’ Rock has teamed up with Tecmo Koei to bring you an amazing giveaway for Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key on Nintendo Switch!
Surviving the Red Planet: A First Look at Fort Solis from PAX East 2023
Mars has always been a planet of mystery and intrigue. It is the closest planet to Earth but has long been seen as a symbol of war throughout ancient civilization. Mars remains the most probable planet for future human habitation but the planet is hostile to life. Cold temperatures, CO2, and constant storms would make any attempt at future habitation challenging. In Fort Solis, humans have done th...[Read More]
Challenging the Snowy Peaks: A PAX East 2023 Preview of Bread and Fred
This year’s PAX East 2023 offered a lot to check out during the show including tons of indies as well as some bigger titles coming out in 2023. For me, I always enjoy searching for hidden gems on the show floor or some of those games off-site. During that time, one game that caught my eye ahead of PAX East 2023 was Bread and Fred from Sand Castles Studio as it was something you could play so...[Read More]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Predictions
On March 9th of this year, Nintendo released the fourth wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. Prior waves each added eight additional racetracks, however, this update also added Birdo as a playable racer. Below Birdo, on the character select screen, five additional locked character slots have also appeared. While Nintendo has yet to officially confirm they will be adding more racers...[Read More]
Unleashing the Power of Cobalt Core: A Sneak Peek into Brace Yourself Games’ Latest Creation at PAX East 2023
At PAX East 2023, attendees were treated to a sneak peek of some exciting games from the renowned game development studio, Brace Yourself Games. Among the games showcased was Cobalt Core, a futuristic first-person shooter developed by Rocket Rat Games and published by Brace Yourself Games. As one of the fortunate attendees who got to experience the game, I can confidently say that it is a thrillin...[Read More]
Journey into a World of Wonder: Preview of Fabledom at PAX East 2023
All my friend who knows me, understand that I love city-building games, and during PAX East, I was invited to check a few of them, but one game that stand out to me a lot was Fabledom currently being developed by Grenaa Games which is a two-person studio. Dear Villagers has a great reputation to find great Indie games that players will enjoy, the ones that I have played from them are Forgotten Cit...[Read More]
Survive the Apocalypse: My Hands-On Experience with Dead Island 2 at PAX East 2023
At PAX East 2023 there are so many different video games to check out, but there was one that stood out for me. That was Dead Island 2 developed by Dambuster Studios and Published by Deep Silver. Before I want to dive into my impression of the Dead Island 2 demo, let’s take a trip down memory lane and talk about the history of Dead Island because there has been a large time gap between the F...[Read More]
Sucker for Love: Date to Die For PAX East 2023 Preview
Are you a fan of Dating sims? What about horror games? Well if you answered no to both of these, then you should probably not check out any of DreadXP’s amazing games. Earlier this week we shared with you our PAX East 2023 preview of My Friendly Neighborhood, a scary blend of Resident Evil 4 and children’s puppets. If you answered yes, then you should check out their game Sucker for Lo...[Read More]
Road 96: Mile 0 PAX East 2023 Preview
Over the years, we have found that a game’s soundtrack can make or break a game. When it comes to games that revolve around music, a bad soundtrack can suck the soul out of a game; meanwhile, an amazing soundtrack can draw players into the action and cause them to lose track of time. At PAX East 2023, we met with Digixart to preview their now-released game, Road 96: Mile 0. For fans of the o...[Read More]