Author: Jordan Rooker

A gaming enthusiast from age 5, Jordan plays games of all sorts. Whether he's deep into the latest MMO, grinding for gear in his favorite looter-shooter, or popping zombies in Call of Duty - you can guarantee he's spending the little free time he has as a Technical Support Consultant to game. Join him in checking out some of the latest releases and upcoming games.
Supplice – PC Early Access Preview
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Supplice – PC Early Access Preview

Supplice is a retro style FPS now available in Early Access. In development by Mekworx with publishing by Hyperstrange (Jupiter Hell, Frozenheim), this throwback to the mid 1990's is heavily inspired by Doom and its mod community. You can pick it up today only on Steam. Supplice Throws Doom Into the Modern Day There have been many games like Doom since it debuted 30 years ago. From the original Quake and Rise of the Triad to modern entries like Dusk and ULTRAKILL to name a few. Though Doom probably wasn't my first PC game I'm sure it may have been for a lot of 90's kids. And despite the number of similar games I've seen over the years, Supplice is one that stood out to me. I'm glad to have the opportunity to play it and share the experience with you. Let me know which 90's FPS was your f...
Hellcard PC Early Access Preview
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Hellcard PC Early Access Preview

Hellcard is the latest deck-building roguelike adventure from Thing Trunk (Book of Demons). It is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam with publishing by Skystone Games (Undying) and Surefire Games (Riftbreaker). Players can fight through dungeons solo or co-op, upgrading and building up their deck to bring down the paper armies of darkness once again. They May Be Paper, But They Still Do Damage in Hellcard If you have not yet had a chance to play Book of Demons, I sincerely hope you take the time to do so. It's a lot of fun, presents its own challenges and is easily worth the value. Knowing the fun I had in Book of Demons, I couldn't pass up the chance to play Hellcard too. I also will be sure to check out Book of Aliens in the future. I'm sure everyone has their own game serie...
Superfuse PC Early Access Preview
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Superfuse PC Early Access Preview

 Superfuse is a hack and slash, class-based action roleplaying game with a comic book styling. It is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam, with development by Stitch Heads Entertainment (Kabounce) and publishing by Raw Fury (Kingdom Two Crowns, Dome Keeper). Check it out today with three of your friends! Fuse Your Skills To Fit Your Style In Superfuse If you ask a random gamer what games come to mind when they think of the ARPG genre, I wouldn't doubt if Path of Exile and the Diablo series are among the first to note. Come to think of it I'm fairly certain Diablo was one of the first PC games I really got to play. I know I spent plenty of time in high school playing Diablo 2 online with my best friend as well. So I couldn't pass up the chance to check out Superfuse once I educat...
Onion Assault – PC Review
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Onion Assault – PC Review

Onion Assault is a 2D platformer now available on PC and Nintendo Switch. It is the latest game by indie developer Hörberg Productions (Gunman Clive, Mechstermination Force). Pick it up in the Nintendo eShop or via Steam starting January 26th. Simple 2D Platforming That is Just Hard Enough for Me to Suck At I can say with nearly 100% confidence that Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System was the first video game I ever played. Unbeknownst to me at that time what a major part video games would take in my life, both as entertainment and a social outlet. What about you, dear reader? What was your first dip into the endless sea of video games? Be sure to let me know after you read my take on Onion Assault. Gameplay The objective of Onion Assault is to defeat the evil C...
Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure – PC Early Access Preview
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Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure – PC Early Access Preview

Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure is a relaxing, top-down casual game full of exploration and adventure. It hit PC Early Access on Steam in mid-August. Snowcastle Games (Earthlock) is responsible for both development and publishing. Though currently only available on PC, Snowcastle is planning to release Ikonei Island for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4/5, and Xbox One/Series X/S at a later date. It will also eventually be multiplayer. Explore, Adventure, Farm, and Decorate to make Ikonei Island your own! There are plenty of farm/life sim games out there. Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing are two of my favorites. Though Ikonei Island isn't necessarily a farm sim game, it definitely scratches the same itch as those others seem to. There seem like so many things you can do that there i...
From Space – PC Review
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From Space – PC Review

From Space is a top-down co-op action shooter that can be played solo or with up to four friends. This sci-fi adventure is by Triangle Studios (It Came from Space and Ate Our Brains) and brought to us by Curve Games (Autonauts vs Piratebots, Embr, I Am Fish). It is available on PC via Steam and on Switch as of November 3rd! Aliens Have Invaded in From Space! Alien invasions seem to be a popular genre in all types of entertainment media. I'd reckon they rank up there along the lines of Zombies and Post-Apocalyptic themes, which also tend to go hand in hand. Though the overall theme itself feels outdone at times, it's nice to look at a game like From Space and think, "Hey that looks different... could be interesting." What about you reader? Are there certain genres or themes in games or ot...
Trifox – PC Review
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Trifox – PC Review

Trifox is a colorful new, original IP action-adventure game by Glowfish Interactive (Space Pirate Trainer). The twin-stick shooter and 3D platformer is being published by Big Sugar (Valfaris, Berserk Boy, Sam & Max: This Time It's Virtual) and will be available for PC and consoles. The game releases today (14th October) on Switch, Xbox Seriese X|S and One, and PC via Steam/Epic. Trifox also plans to release on PS4 and PS5 at a later date. Time to Get Foxy in Trifox! One of the first games I remember playing on PlayStation 1 was Crash Bandicoot. Trifox reminds me quite a lot of that game with it's colorful aesthetic and witty character. It's great when you find games that bring a nostalgic but fresh feeling. What games come to mind that you've run across that bring the same feelings, ...
Camp Canyonwood – PC Early Access Preview
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Camp Canyonwood – PC Early Access Preview

Camp Canyonwood is a life sim and management game that places you as the head counsellor of summer camp. It is in development by Deli Interactive LLC (We Need To Go Deeper) with publishing by Graffiti Games (Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Blue Fire). It is only available on PC and became available via Early Access on Steam on August 4, 2022 with a full release pending for 2023. Take the Lead as Counsellor of Camp Canyonwood Summer camp was never really something I personally took part in much growing up. I'm pretty sure my experiences were limited to some day camps sponsored by the YMCA. I suppose I did attend a week-long camp a summer or two for Boy Scouts as well, but don't particularly remember really enjoying it as I mostly just got homesick. Camp Canyonwood is interesting because i...
TombStar PC Review
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TombStar PC Review

TombStar blazes a path onto Steam on July 20th. This new top-down, roguelite shooter brings a Space Western theme to PC. It has been in development by Andy Sum and Marcus Grambau, with publishing by No More Robots (Let's Build a Zoo, Yes, Your Grace). Andy Sum is the co-founder of Hipster Whale (Crossy Road). Marcus Grambau is the founder of Valorian Games (Ink or Swim). This appears to be their first collaborative project for a PC game release. Bullet Hell But Make it Western? TombStar The last time I wrote a piece for a bullet-hell, twin stick shooter type of game was for the Early Access Release of Uragun. I really enjoyed my time playing that game and interestingly enough I just learned that Uragun is going to be switching to a roguelite gameplay approach as well. If you recall from ...
Distant Worlds 2 – PC Review
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Distant Worlds 2 – PC Review

Distant Worlds 2 released on PC on March 10th. This is the second game in the 4x space strategy series by Code Force (Distant Worlds: Universe) with publishing by Slitherine Ltd. (Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Command). It is only available via Steam for Windows PC. Options as Vast as Space in Distant Worlds 2 The 4x strategy genre has not had a huge role in my time as a gamer. Though my Steam library is full of them with the likes of Stellaris, Endless Legend and Endless Space 2, and Civilization VI and Civilization: Beyond Earth; my cumulative time is probably less than five hours. Distant Worlds 2 stood out to me as an alternative to Stellaris so I thought I would take a look. Have you ever had a similar experience where something you usually don't play catches your eye? Let me know ...