video games
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]
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]
Kingdom Hearts Meets LoFi in New Album ‘The Oceans Between’ Featuring Relaxing Beats and Nostalgic Melodies
Curaga Records will be releasing a new Video Game LoFi: KINGDOM HEARTS Vol. 2 – The Oceans Between. Arranged by artist foreteller throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, you can say a lot of us need a break from life and just take a moment to breathe, or in this case, find some music that will help us relax. Kingdom Hearts is one of my favorite franchises and it has a special ...[Read More]
The Callisto Protocol (Xbox Series X) Review
Back in the Fall of 2008, Visceral Games’ Dead Space revolutionized the horror genre. From the atmospheric level and sound composition to the frightening enemy designs, Dead Space set the bar for horror games to come. Striking Distance, a newly formed Krafton-owned studio led by Dead Space veteran Glen Schofield, aims to hit the same horror highs with their latest release, The Callisto Protocol. T...[Read More]
Brook Wingman XB 2 Converter Review
Microsoft’s most recent approach has been accessibility. One of the company’s biggest innovations of the last two generations has been its backwards compatibility. Games originally developed for the original Xbox and Xbox 360 are all backwards compatible with Xbox One and Series consoles. Brook Accessory’s Wingman XB 2 Converter aims to match that backwards compatibility and then some, by pr...[Read More]
Brook Vivid Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch Review
The Nintendo Switch is already 5 years old! In the years since its release, many third-party developers have released their own take on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. With the abundance of options in the market, it has become increasingly difficult to pick the right option. Recently, the folks over at Brook released their Brook Vivid Wireless Controller for the Switch. Brook’s latest offers a...[Read More]
Dezatopia and Mecha Ritz Physical Switch Bundle
Since 2017 Strictly Limited Games has been providing Nintendo Switch owners with special physical editions of previously digital-only games. Back in 2016 developer HEY and publisher Hanaji Games released Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo, a vertical scrolling shoot ‘em up that harkens back to the arcade days. In 2020, the two studios collaborated again to produce Dezatopia, which is a horizontal shmup. The ...[Read More]
Atari 50 (Nintendo Switch) Review
In today’s landscape, there’s an abundance of gaming options for players. The vast number of games available today results in gamers seeking out value in their purchases. One of the greatest values the industry has to offer is compilations. Groups of independently released games, compiled into one collection. While some offer a bare-bones experience, many compilations have been known to feat...[Read More]
Catmaze Now Available On Consoles!
Back in 2018, developer Redblack Spade released Catmaze exclusively onto Steam. This fairytale take on the Metroidvania genre was incredibly well received and has received many updates since its launch. In partnership with Ratalaika Games, Redblack Spade has released Catmaze onto contemporary consoles.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Launching Next Year
Nintendo has been taking extra care in celebrating the Kirby franchise’s 30th anniversary. During today’s September Nintendo Direct, Nintendo continued the festivities, by revealing Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and HD remake of the Nintendo Wii platformer.
New Zelda Game Coming To Nintendo Switch in 2023
Nintendo’s September 2022 Nintendo Direct featured many heavy-hitter announcements. From Fire Emblem to Pikmin, Nintendo’s latest showcase had a little for everyone, especially those interested in Farming Simulators. Perhaps the biggest announcement of the showcase came at the tail end, with the reveal of the upcoming Breath of The Wild sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom...[Read More]
Tunic Coming to Nintendo Switch
Earlier this year, indie darling Tunic launched onto Xbox and PC. This heavily Zelda-inspired exploration puzzle adventure was released to critical acclaim, averaging a Metacritic of 85. Today’s Nintendo Direct confirms Tunic will be heading to Nintendo Switch later this month!