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Mario in Mid-Air, About to Be Devoured by a Chain Chomp from Paper Mario: The Origami King
By Jacob Roundy Posted on August 11, 2020August 7, 2020

The Paper Mario Problem: A Review of The Origami King

Let’s talk about Paper Mario. How does The Origami King fit into the series as a whole? And is it worth playing? Find out here.

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: Featured, game design, gamecube, gaming, mario, nintendo, nintendo switch, platformers, reviews, RPGs, video games
Nioh 2 Screenshot
By Ben Gogel Posted on March 31, 2020March 27, 2020

Nioh 2 Review: Grave of the Flung Controllers

Ben Gogel grabs his blood pressure pills and dies no less than 226 times to see if Samurai Souls 2: Sengoku Boogaloo cuts sharp.

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: dark souls, Featured, gaming, metroidvanias, ninja gaiden, nioh, reviews, RPGs, video games
Animal Crossing New Horizons Screenshot
By Jacob Roundy Posted on March 28, 2020March 27, 2020

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review — First Impressions

Is Animal Crossing: New Horizons everything we hoped and dreamed for? Find out here with this first look at the game!

Categories: First Impressions, Game ReviewsTags: animal crossing, Featured, nintendo, nintendo switch, reviews, stardew valley, the sims, video games
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
By Ben Gogel Posted on April 19, 2019April 14, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice — You Lived, You Died, You Lived Again

Being the resident Couch Bandits masochist, Ben Gogel tests his sanity with From Software’s latest project — Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Categories: Full Features, Game ReviewsTags: bloodborne, dark souls, Featured, fromsoftware, gaming, ps4, reviews, video games, xbox
Devil May Cry 5
By Ben Gogel Posted on April 17, 2019April 14, 2019

Devil May Cry 5 Review: To SSStyle is Human

Ben Gogel keeps up his masochism streak with the newest Devil May Cry game, seeing if the long-dormant action franchise can still SSS-rank up with the best of them.

Categories: Full Features, Game ReviewsTags: devil may cry, Featured, gaming, ps4, reviews, video games
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe screengrab
By Jacob Roundy Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Review

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe recently hit the Nintendo Switch, and it’s an absolute delight. Find out what makes this game so much fun right here.

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: Featured, mario, new super mario bros u deluxe, nintendo, nintendo switch, platformers, reviews, video games, wii u
Kingdom Hearts 3 Art
By Ben Gogel Posted on February 2, 2019January 31, 2019

Kingdom Hearts Retrospective, Episode III: Closing the Door

After coming to terms with the rest of the series, Ben Gogel sees to the end of the Darkseeker Saga in Kingdom Hearts III.

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: Featured, kingdom hearts, ps4, retrospectives, reviews, video games
Kingdom Hearts screenshot
By Ben Gogel Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Kingdom Hearts Retrospective, Episode II.8: Keeping the Door Open

Ben Gogel closes the book on his retrospective by looking at the final pieces of the Kingdom Hearts puzzle.

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: Featured, kingdom hearts, ps4, retrospectives, reviews, video games
Kingdom Hearts Art
By Ben Gogel Posted on January 15, 2019January 14, 2019

Kingdom Hearts Retrospective, Episode II.5: Unlocking True Potential

After opening the door on Kingdom Hearts and creating a chain of strong memories over the course of 358/2 days, Ben Gogel continues his series retrospective by looking at the franchise apex.

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: Featured, kingdom hearts, ps4, retrospectives, reviews, video games
Kingdom Hearts Featured Image
By Ben Gogel Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Kingdom Hearts Retrospective, Episode I.5: Opening the Door

With the third installment (finally) around the corner, Ben Gogel looks back and justifies his misspent youth beating people up with a giant oversized key in Kingdom Hearts.

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: Featured, kingdom hearts, ps4, retrospectives, reviews, video games
Nintendo Switch Attached to NES Controllers
By Jacob Roundy Posted on December 21, 2018

Nintendo Switch NES Controllers Review

Jake got a pair of the Nintendo Switch NES controllers and decided to share his thoughts about them. Find out if they’re worth the price right here!

Categories: Game ReviewsTags: NES, NES controllers, nintendo, nintendo switch, reviews, video games

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