The roguelike is quickly becoming one of my favorite genres and I’ve made no secret how much I love tabletop gaming, so it comes at no surprise that I enjoyed playing As We Descend, the debut title of developer Box Dragon. As We Descend is an upcoming roguelike deckbuilding game …
Read More »My Time With The PS5 Pro Reaffirmed I Shouldn't Spend $700 Right Now–My Base PS5 Is Still Enough
The PlayStation 5 Pro seems like a tough sell, especially to players who already own the original PS5. That’s a sentiment I had going into a preview event for the PS5 Pro and one I still have after spending a few hours with the new console. If I didn’t already …
Read More »Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remasters Revealed At PlayStation State Of Play
A remaster of both Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver games was announced during September’s State of Play, confirming earlier PlayStation Network leaks. The new State of Play trailer also confirmed the leaked December 10 release date and that the remaster is being handled by developers Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr. The …
Read More »Dimension 20's Misfits And Magic Returns For A Second Chaotic-Looking Season Later This Month
Dimension 20 is back for another season with our magical misfits as Misfits and Magic Season 2 has been announced for the next adventure in the dome. And it’s a full season this time around–unlike the four-episode Season 1, Season 2 will have 11. Misfits and Magic Season 2 sees …
Read More »Real-Time Strategy RPG Band Of Crusaders Seems Bland, Lacking The Story Elements I Want To See
Band of Crusaders feels like a game I’m going to have to give a second chance to–the preview build doesn’t feature any of the story elements, and I really only enjoy strategy RPGs that feature long-form, intriguing stories that make the dozens, if not hundreds, of hours I spend playing …
Read More »Apex Legends' Victories Against Cheaters And Bots Detailed In "First Of Many" Blog Posts
Cheating is an ongoing problem in Apex Legends and one that–from the outside looking in–feels like an issue that’s gone unaddressed for dozens of seasons now. It’s a tricky situation for the Apex Legends team. On one hand, if the team tells players how it’s actively getting rid of cheating …
Read More »Constance Is A Colorful Combo Of Hollow Knight And Splatoon, And I Dig It
Save for that blissful half-hour of Silksong that I played back in E3 2019, Constance is, so far, the best Hollow Knight-like game I’ve ever played. It’s not exactly the same–Constance takes a page out of Splatoon’s book and features a main character that can wield dangerous purple paint and …
Read More »The Deck Of Boons And Banes, A D&D Aid By Ginny Di, Subverts TTRPG Mechanics In The Best Ways
Creator Ginny Di and publisher Media Lab Books are releasing a third-party product for Dungeons & Dragons called The Game Master’s Deck of Boons and Banes. As my friend group’s resident Dungeon Master, I could not be more excited about this 40-card deck and accompanying guidebook. Unlike The Deck of …
Read More »I'm Not Used To Backstep Dodging In Metroidvanias, But Marko: Beyond Brave Might Make Me A Believer
Marko: Beyond Brave is not at all what I expected. From the hand-drawn visuals to the cryptic lore tablets, and from the silent protagonist to the largely underground opening levels, I figured it would tickle the same part of my brain that adores the likes of Hollow Knight. But Beyond …
Read More »The Plucky Squire Feels Like The Ideal Game For A Parent To Play With Their Kid
If I was a father, I think I’d love playing a game like The Plucky Squire with my kid–based on a few of the early chapters I played, its plotline seems straightforward and it’s mechanically simple while also offering some fun variety in its assortment of minigames. Plus, the game …
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