When you fire up Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you’re immediately stepping into a world full of potential that’s trying to bring back the good old vibes from your childhood. This time, Legends: Z-A is set once again in the region of Kalos, known from the 6th generation of Pokémon X&Y. However, instead of revisiting the entire region, our playground is the big and extremely
Read MoreThe first Hollow Knight game earned its place as one of the most exciting games not produced by a multibillion-dollar studio simply by connecting exciting combat with a world that felt too good to be true. A sequel to Hollow Knight had to be more than another upgrade. It needed to create a new identity while respecting the legacy. Now that
Read MoreSonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a kart-racing-style game in the Sonic Racing series, developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. The game comes with an extensive offline mode plus a fun, yet chaotic, online multiplayer mode. In this game, you’ll come across a total of 39 unique tracks; 15 of those are the titular “CrossWorlds,” with currently 23 standard racers to
Read MoreNinja Gaiden: Ragebound is a 2D action-platformer developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu and Joystick. The game harkens back to the style and presentation of the original Ninja Gaiden trilogy back on the Nintendo Entertainment System from the late 1980s and early 1990s. While this reviewer played Ragebound on PC through Steam, the game is also available for
Read MoreTrident’s Tale is a game developed and published by the Italian studio 3DClouds. It is a single-player pirate adventure game that sails into a vibrant, magic-infused world. The game introduces players to Ocean, a bold young captain on a quest to reclaim the legendary Storm Trident, which is a mythical and mystical artifact granting rule over the seas. The prologue of
Read MoreLast week, I had the opportunity to visit Universal Studios’ newest theme park in Orlando, Florida: Universal Epic Universe! This is the first major theme park to open in the United States in two decades and finally levels the playing field between the Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World, which has four theme parks in Orlando. As a major fan
Read MoreVideo games that mix genres of Metroidvania-style exploration with Souls-like combat are becoming increasingly more common. With their popularity, only a few manage to stand out in a very overwhelmed gaming market. Mark of the Deep is an action-adventure title from Mad Mimic that got my attention. The game creates its own space in this challenging genre. It mixes elements of
Read MoreMika and the Witch’s Mountain is an action-adventure independent game developed by Chibig and Nukefist studios. It was initially in early access last year, but now a full version has been released for PC and other platforms. The early release vibes of the game instantly charmed players with its colorful visuals, simple yet addictive gameplay, and familiar mechanics known from the
Read MoreVideo games have been a massive source of entertainment throughout my life and select older titles still prevail in my memory, due to the time passage, many of these would be considered “retro games.” Some of these deserve another pass to bring them to the forefront of gamers’ minds. Perhaps not in the form that they are now, but the ones
Read More2023 was an amazing year when it came to games and stories, gameplay elements, and characters that were used in them. It looks like 2024 will be the same or maybe even better for new games in some aspects. As we await wait the first exciting premiere, let’s check my most anticipated 2024 games and why they’ll be important to the
Read MoreOn May 25, 2023, game enthusiasts from around the world waited eagerly to witness the long-awaited PlayStation Showcase 2023. Sony Interactive Entertainment once again amazed fans with an electrifying display of innovation, breathtaking visuals, and a series of thrilling announcements. From the first look at next-generation hardware to the presentation of exciting new titles, the event left an indelible mark on
Read MoreThe zany and wacky minds at Illumination have finally unlocked the cheat code to the world’s most beloved Italian plumber. Instead of trying to clumsily adapt them into sci-fi elements (much like the entertainingly bad 1993 film), directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, and screenwriter Matthew Fogel, decided to embrace them directly. With The Super Mario Bros Movie, there are certainly
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