I’m perched on a rotten tree branch above a narrow thoroughfare in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. I could pretend I’m surveying the land below, that I’m meticulously planning my next deadly move, raining down on my foes undetected with a flurry of shuriken stars and skilled swordsmanship. But I’m not. …
Read More »Palias cozy MMO sim is exactly what I wanted but didnt get from co-op Stardew Valley
Palia is a game trying to offer an entire world for cozy gamers to exist in together. Whereas most MMOs combine the more peaceful pursuits of homebuilding, farming, and fishing alongside combat or other more violent endeavors, Palia strips all that bloodthirsty stuff away to focus solely on creating a …
Read More »Fort Solis spins an interesting space mystery with its TV show style format
There’s a hard vein of sci-fi mined by Fort Solis’ opening hour. Set on Mars it takes the same route as The Expanse to the stars; with industrial settings and hard working, get-the job-done-type people thoroughly unimpressed by space. It makes the mystery of the first hour I played all …
Read More »The Starfield achievements leak reminds me of the one Fallout 4 trophy I cant get
A recent leak surfaced that suggests Starfield will have 50 achievements at launch. While we don’t have official confirmation, or any insight into what we’ll have to do to earn these achievements, it’s got me thinking about a Fallout 4 trophy that continues to elude me almost eight years later. …
Read More »This highly-anticipated JRPG with Pokemon and Game of Thrones vibes will be totally worth the wait
The beloved Suikoden series was ahead of its time. First launched on the PSOne in Japan in 1996 (the following year in the US, and the year after that in Europe), the sprawling JRPG told a turbulent tale of political unrest, socio-economic turmoil, love, loss, and good versus evil. As …
Read More »I only fell in love with Pikmin 4 after the credits rolled
Pikmin always seemed like one of those Nintendo franchises destined to be little more than a historical curiosity, consigned to the same dusty IP warehouse where the company has stuffed the likes of other beloved cult classics like Earthbound and Golden Sun. Yet despite regularly disappointing sales, Pikmin keeps getting …
Read More »This supremely chill puzzle game with lo-fi vibes is my new go-to for relaxation
These days I’m always on the lookout for games that will give me a little space to breathe and unwind, and The Shape of Things certainly fits that bill. The Rubik’s Cube inspired puzzle game from developer Hyper Three Studio is perfect to pick up and play in short bursts, …
Read More »The Witcher season 4 could be the show’s best yet – even without Henry Cavill
On paper, Liam Hemsworth has a thankless task ahead of him. He’s all set to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt, a pitch-perfect portrayal that is universally beloved by both critics and fans alike. Mercifully, the Netflix series has made his job that much easier with The Witcher season 3, volume …
Read More »While I wait for Phantom Liberty, Im replaying Cyberpunk 2077 as a hardboiled detective
The upcoming release of the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty expansion has motivated me to once again hit the streets of Night City and start over fresh. But instead of simply repeating my way through another playthrough, I’m doing things a little differently. Phantom Liberty promises to be a “spy-thriller” in …
Read More »This Bloodborne boss no longer haunts my dreams after reading one single item description
I’m back playing Bloodborne for my sins, and have just made it to the base of Old Yharnam. I’m standing before a familiar fog gate, its glistening yellow hue stretched over the crumbling church’s arching doorway, reflecting deep shadows back onto the cobblestone path I’ve just wandered down. I pretend …
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