Like many kids born in the mid-’90s, I spent my childhood obsessing over Kingdom Hearts. I dove into the series for Donald, Goofy, Aladdin, and that constant tease of Mickey Mouse. But I kept bumping into characters with gunblades, big-ass swords, giant shuriken, and zippers who I knew nothing about. These were, of course, Final […]
A chill crane game where you catch fish instead of toys
The Clawfish Arcade is accessible by train, a small boardwalk venue surrounded by dreamlike fog and lots of clear, blue water. It’s open only to me, the lone wanderer that’s free to skip stones off the dock, talk with the local seagull, or stuff coins into the arcade’s three crane games. Clawfish, from developer David […]
In Chicory, you fight the embodiment of self-destructive thoughts
Chicory can’t finish her work. She’s an artist, and an important one at that. She’s the wielder of the brush, a magical artifact that brings color into the black-and-white world of Picnic. But she doubts herself, her ability to paint creatively, and her worth as the brush wielder. Chicory starts to paint but erases her […]
You Can’t Convince Me That I Need To Buy A Switch Pro
I found my Switch yesterday, buried under a pile of clothes on a chair that hasn’t been sat on since we were allowed to walk around without a mask. The Switch hasn’t been there that long, mind – I put around 100 hours into New Pokemon Snap back in April, although I don’t think I’ve played […]
Scarlet Nexus Is Good But You Should Play Genshin Impact Instead
Earlier this week, after playing through loads of the 40 free demos that launched on Xbox during E3 2021, I decided it was high time to give Scarlet Nexus a whirl. For those unacquainted with it, it’s an intensely anime action-adventure game that opts for a combination of the kind of hack-and-slash combat you’d find in […]
Stardew Valley: Everything You Need To Know About The Luau
There is no shortage of events and festivals in Stardew Valley. One of the festivals is the annual Luau. During the Luau, you will get to interact with the residents of Pelican Town, and contribute to the communal soup. This guide is going to go over everything you need to know about the Luau. The big reward […]
Biomutant: Everything You Need To Know About Psi-Powers
The way Psi-Powers actually work in Biomutant can seem like a bit of a mystery. All you have to do is save some random captive or pray at one of the many Psi Shrines found in the game, and suddenly you can unlock the ability to summon lightning from your hands and freeze enemies around […]
Skyward Sword: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Groose
The Legend of Zelda has had a colorful cast of characters in its 35 years, but none compare to the majesty and arrogance of Groose. This red pompadoured titan was your initial Skyward Sword antagonist, looking to best Link at every turn in order to win the heart of Princess Zelda for his own. Groose saw unprecedented […]
Planet Zoo Lets You Compare Meerkats In New Africa Pack
Frontier has announced the Africa Pack for Planet Zoo. This new DLC adds five new animals, a timed scenario, and a huge range of themed scenery to the game. You’ll find the Meerkat, Southern White Rhino, African Penguin, and Fennec Fox all ready to enter habitats, while the Sacred Scarab Beetle is a unique addition […]
You Can "Run Right Past" Boss Fights In Axiom Verge 2
Axiom Verge 2 will feature a new protagonist, a new combat style, and it now seems that it will feature new difficulty features. Creator Thomas Happ spoke about a feature that will help players with the game’s difficulty, specifically the boss fights. It turns out that you’ll be able to run right past them. In […]