Pragmata Review – Yes it’s a dad game

Ever since getting my first taste of Capcom’s new IP, Pragmata, at last year’s Summer Games Fest, it has been one of my most anticipated games of 2026. From boosting around levels, hacking malicious robots, and getting adorable pictures from…

Resident Evil Requiem Review – A Bloody Good Time

While I grew up with the Resident Evil series in the background, it wasn’t until (strangely) the pandemic, when I was out of work, that I really dove into the tales of Leon Kennedy, the members of S.T.A.R.S., and all…

Vultures: Scavengers of Death is Takes Turns Dishing Out Old School Survivor Horror Vibes

In recent years there’s been a re-appreciation of Resident Evil-style horror games, largely lead by Capcom themselves, remaking the classic RE2 and RE4, and innovating on their own formula with RE7 and RE8. At the same time, the independent scene…

Demonschool Review – Open Mic Fright

My 20th(!) high school reunion took place a few weeks ago. I might be projecting a little here, but I never really vibed with games set in school because I always felt like they were for and by people who…

Octopath Traveler 0 Review – A 100-hour mixed bag

It’s funny how something can feel so familiar and yet so different all at the same time, an experience I felt on a fairly regular basis during my nearly 100 hours with Octopath Traveler 0. I have been an avid…

Million Depth Review – A Clever Race to the Bottom

Million Depth is a game about subversion whose zig zags are not gasp worthy, but are curious and cool on a limited number of occasions.

Tales of Xillia Remastered Review

Tales of Xillia was the first “Tales of” game that I ever imported. It’s hard to believe that it has been 14 years since then, and diving back into Reize Maxia and revisiting the beloved cast with Tales of Xillia…

Octopath Traveler 0 Preview – Familiar and different at the same time

I have been on Team Octopath since the first title was revealed back in 2017 and am an avid HD-2D supporter. When it was announced that the mobile Octopath, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, was getting a console version…

The Crooked Moon is the biggest 5e Kickstarter for a reason – Impressions

As someone who fills the DM role in my main D&D group, I am always looking for new inspiration for our game. Whether it’s new characters, potential side-plots, or dastardly new enemies, I am always keeping my eyes open for…

Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake Review

I have a special connection with the original Dragon Warrior — my earliest memory is of the classic NES RPG. It was my older brother’s game, having gotten the copy thanks to the Nintendo Power promotion where you got it…

I was wrong about Universes Beyond – Avatar: The Last Airbender

The final Magic set of 2025 is quickly approaching, and players will soon be able to add Avatar Aang, Zuko, and Badgermoles to their decks with Universes Beyond: Avatar – The Last Airbender. At this point, many long-time Magic players,…

Betrayal at the Neibolt House – The Evil of Pennywise expansion Review

Sometimes, things happen that baffle me by the fact that they hadn’t occurred sooner, like the fact that it took nearly 30 years before Magic: The Gathering got a card called “Murder”. Or, as far as this review is concerned,…