There are few games like Cruelty Squad. It’s a brilliant entry into the immersive sim genre that critiques capitalism and the military-industrial complex. It’s also — and there’s no polite way to say this — a complete assault on the senses. The game is ugly, loud, and difficult. Playing Cruelty Squad can feel a lot […]
Why Final Fantasy 14 is just so hot right now
Final Fantasy 14 has been shattered before, but not by its own players. Droves of new and returning players are flooding the MMO’s servers, resulting in lengthy queue times and even a brief period where the digital version of the game went out of stock. This leap in popularity is both unprecedented and unexpected. It’s […]
This terrible bird is destroying top-tier Pokémon in Unite
Before Pokémon Unite, I didn’t care about the Pokémon called Cramorant. The bird-like flying-water type was released in Pokémon Sword and Shield, and besides a funny gimmick where it carried Pikachu, nothing really drew me to it. But now it’s obvious to me: Cormorant, oops I mean CRAM-orant, the Pokémon whose namesake comes from combining […]
Skyward Sword is the exact opposite of Breath of the Wild, but it’s still great
In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, characters find solace in playing their part in a grand tradition. The earliest chronological renditions of Link and Zelda, the two characters who will be reincarnated time and again throughout The Legend of Zelda’s intricate timeline, are more than happy to carry out the roles they’re told are […]
Take-Two Is Taking Down More GTA Mods, Bad News For GTA Modders Scene
Grand Theft Auto has always had a robust modding community, but many of the GTA modders in the scene are finding themselves in Take-Two’s crosshairs. While takedown notices have been a thing in the past from Take-Two, especially earlier this year when looking at Vice City, it appears that the company is ramping up the […]
Oath Is One Of The Strangest (And Best) Board Games Of The Year
When we speak of games, genres and playstyles become an easy shorthand to relay information; if you enjoy this game, you’ll probably like this other game that is like it. That can be a powerful way to communicate recommendations, but it can also be a dangerous crutch when encountering something new. That’s the case with […]
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Is A Smash Bros. Style Cartoon Smackdown
Many of us of a certain age love to reminisce about Nickelodeon’s glory days and which Nicktoons were our favorites. These intellectual discussions sometimes devolve into fierce debates about whether Hey Arnold! was a better show than The Wild Thornberrys, or if ‘00s-era series like Danny Phantom stack up to the ‘90s classics. I’m in […]
LeBron James is coming to Fortnite
LeBron James is the newest Fortnite Icon skin. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, and soon to be Space Jam 2 leading man, will arrive in the game with his own unique outfits and accessories on Wednesday. James’ Fortnite skin includes three specially designed outfits for players to choose from. Among these skins is a Taco […]
Loki’s weirdest Easter egg is the biggest video game in urban legend history
Fans are noticing a ton of Marvel Comics Easter eggs in the latest episode of Loki, from license plates that spell significant names to full-on character cameos. But there’s one more reference in Loki’s fifth episode, “Journey Into Mystery,” and it has nothing to do with Marvel Comics. And while we’ve known about it since […]
My favorite gaming mouse is the Logitech G Pro Wireless
I use to equate the quality of esports mice with garish looks, bulky construction, and fancy button configurations. However, my favorite mouse of the last few years, the Logitech G Pro Wireless, is the exact opposite of that aesthetic. It’s simple and understated. It feels so light, you would be excused for thinking it was […]