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2Feb

By MikeNo Comments

Escape from Ever After – PS5 Review

Have you ever asked yourself, "What would you get if you mixed fairy tales, paper-thin characters (literally), and a charming, colourful aesthetic?" No, me neither, but thankfully developer Sleepy Castle Studio did, because now we have Escape from Ever After! This is the developers very first title, and oh wow, does it look like a great debut! Escape from Ever After is a turn-based action RPG, and is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. Like A Storybook Come to Life! Let's not shy away from the obvious: Escape from Ever After is clearly a homage to the classic Paper Mario titles. As someone who absolutely adored Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for GameCube, I've been looking forward to this since its announcement! But will this have the same m...

13Jan

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Cloudheim – PC Early Access Preview

Cloudheim is a new third-person co-op action RPG available on PC in Early Access. Noodle Cat Games, a studio founded in 2022 with a industry veterans at the helm, is both developing and self-publishing the title. You can pick it up now only on PC via Steam or Epic Games. Console versions for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S plan to come out with full release. Explore Everywhere, Destroy Everything in Cloudheim I don't recall if it was originally a Vine or a TikTok - but one of my favorite short-form bits was of someone acting out Link going into a shop full of vases. Link destroys them all to the horror of the shop owner to collect rupees. He then leaves and returns to rinse and repeat. One of the top things I enjoy about Cloudheim is this simple mechanic. But there's more to the game t...

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked PC Review

9Jan

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked PC Review

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked is a digital tabletop game set within the D&D universe. Developed and published by Resolution Games (Demeo) in partnership with Wizards of the Coast, it builds on the original Demeo series by adding in familiar features from The Forgotten Realms. Play it solo or with up to three other adventurers across Steam, PS5, and Meta Quest. It is also playable via Steam on Mac. Digital D&D Tabletop Demeo Dungeons & Dragons is something I didn't really look into learning more about until I was an adult. I didn't have any friends that played it, nor did I hang out at a local gaming/card shop for any kind of exposure to it. Nowadays I play as regularly as I can with my wife and a few of our friends, but I'm still in the mostly learning stages. ...

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival – PS5 Review

8Jan

By MikeNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival – PS5 Review

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival is a game that asks the question: "What if a post-apocalyptic survival title was stress-free?" Brought to us by developer Mandragora, I Am Future initially launched into Steam's Early Access in 2023. The full 1.0 release was then made available in November 2024. Now, it's coming to PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. Rejoice console players! This review of I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival will be covering the PS5 version. But, it's worth noting that the Steam user reviews are already sitting at "Very Positive". So, get cosy, gather your materials, and get ready for the end of the world! Survival Has Never Been So Snug I Am Future puts you in the role of the last surviving human on Earth. Everyone has seemingly fled to a n...

10 Premium MTG Commander Upgrades to Give This Christmas

23Dec

By JoseNo Comments

Features

10 Premium MTG Commander Upgrades to Give This Christmas

If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for a friend or loved one who plays Magic: The Gathering, I've got a list for you. In the last piece, we talked about budget upgrades for Commander decks. Here, I'll be going over some not-so-budget upgrades for your Commander bestie. Let's dig right in! Flashy, Full-Art, Foils Commander players simply love to bling out their favorite decks. We know this to be true because of the secondary market on websites such as tcgplayer and cardmarket, where the price difference between foils and non-foils is substantial. The rarer the card, the prettier the art, the flashier the foiling shines, the more players and collectors are willing to pay for it. A prime example of this is the recent Final Fantasy set. Now, without further ado, I give you...

11Dec

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Unboxathon – PC Review

I'll be unpacking a new game created by Skye, it is called Unboxathon. The game looks simple, fun, and if you are looking to try before you buy, a demo is also out on Steam. It is tagged as a clicker game, so for any infamous Cookie Clicker fans, this is your time to shine. For more idler-type games, why not check some of the games Charlie has reviewed? Unpack and relax. Gameplay Unboxathon has the player opening random parcels to sell various trinkets. You can also save items for a passive income, by archiving them and placing them on a shelf in a different window. Additional shelves are purchased at the same window, but they will need Cogs. As the player accumulates money, there will be a good few sections to check out to further increase money. And with certain upgrades, new box...

11Dec

By JoseNo Comments

PC Reviews

Marvel Cosmic Invasion – PC Review

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a pixel-art beat'em up developed by Tribute Games Inc. and published by Dotemu. Playable solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, the game delivers fun and fast-paced combat where players will visit some of the best-known locations of the Marvel Universe. Retro Pixel Arcade Action Galore After the success of 2022's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, game developers Tribute Games have come up with another excellent retro, pixel-art, arcade-style beat-'em-up game. Marvel Cosmic Invasion uses the same action-filled formula as its predecessor but enhances it with a larger hero roster and adds another layer of complexity through its swap mechanic. This game is a deep cut to 90s pop culture, when home PCs and consoles weren't as ...

5 Budget MTG Commander Precons To Give Away This Christmas

10Dec

By JoseNo Comments

Features

5 Budget MTG Commander Precons To Give Away This Christmas

Over the last decade or so, Magic: The Gathering has released a plethora of preconstructed commander decks. Once an occasional release, these fully constructed and ready-out-of-the-box decks have become expected by-products of every new set. These "precons", as they are known among MTG players, are a great Christmas gift for your trade card gaming addicted friend or for yourself. But which one should you choose from the hundreds of preconstructed commander decks that have come out over the years? Fear not, this short list is here to help. Let's delve in. Draw, Untap, Unleash Hell This list is intended for people who want to get their special one a great (and somewhat within budget) Christmas gift, but are completely clueless about Magic: The Gathering. Commander decks are made of 100 ...

4Dec

By JoseNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Comic Book Store Simulator – PC Preview

Comic Book Store Simulator is a small shop-management game where you step into the shoes of a comic shop owner trying to keep a niche business alive. Developed by Akhir Pekan Studio and published by PlayWay S.A., the game tasks you with organizing your store, dealing with thieves, and juggling the constant flow of sales and restocks. I played it on PC, and overall, the game runs rather smoothly with only a couple of minor wrinkles. Organizing the Chaos Running a comic book store might at first sound a bit dull, but as anyone who has spent some considerable amount of time in these nerd dungeons will tell you, it is anything but. As a comic book store crawler myself, I found it intriguing to see the store from the other side of the counter. Let's explore the magic behind running a geek lai...

24Nov

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Superhero Simulator – PC Preview

Superhero Simulator is a single-player simulation game that has entered early access, brought to you by developer and publisher mightyracoon! Studios, you are given the opportunity to become the hero that Goldpine City needs. Do you have what it takes to become a superhero? Is it a bird, is it a plane? Being an avid fan of Marvel, I jumped at the opportunity to play Superhero Simulator. While it doesn’t have the backing of the likes of Insomniac’s Spider-Man series, it could be a great addition to the superhero genre of games. While I will be talking about the positives and negatives of the game, it must be remembered that this game is in early access. I am reviewing the game based on what is there currently. However, the mightyracoon! Studios have a clear plan for their development, ...