I’ve always had a soft spot for Sword Art Online. While the anime has certainly had its ups and downs over the years, I’ve enjoyed following Kirito’s adventures ever since the series first debuted. The franchise has also produced a surprisingly solid lineup of video game adaptations, with several of them doing a great job of expanding on the world … Read More
Overnight, Nintendo had their turn presenting their June showcase with the latest episode of their Nintendo Direct. Coming in just under an hour long, the stream was jam packed with new reveals, release date announcements and plenty of new ports coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Check out all the announcements below, along with their official descriptions. Rhythm Paradise Groove … Read More
The Coffee Talk series has carved out a unique place for itself over the years. In a gaming landscape often dominated by action-packed adventures, sprawling open worlds, and competitive multiplayer experiences, Coffee Talk has always offered something different. It’s a series built around conversation, connection, and a warm drink shared between strangers. Now, with Coffee Talk: Tokyo, the franchise returns … Read More
Yoshi has always occupied a unique space within Nintendo’s lineup. While Mario’s adventures often focus on platforming precision and fast-paced action, Yoshi games have traditionally leaned into creativity, exploration, and accessibility. From the hand-drawn charm of Yoshi’s Island on the Super Nintendo to the arts & crafts presentation of Yoshi’s Woolly World and Yoshi’s Crafted World, the series has consistently … Read More
For nearly two decades, the Lego video game series has carved out its own unique identity. What started as simple, charming adaptations of popular movie franchises gradually evolved into some of the most enjoyable family friendly, action-adventure games available. Along the way, we’ve seen countless Lego interpretations of beloved worlds, including Batman, who has remained one of the franchise’s most … Read More
This morning, kicking off the trend of the June showcases from the gaming industries biggest publishers was Sony with a lengthy and detailed State of Play. We received over an hour of gameplay deep dives, announcements and new trailers. And there was plenty to love. Check out all the trailers from the show below along with their official synopsis and … Read More
Back in 2021, I reviewed Tales of Arise on PS5 and came away seriously impressed. At the time, it felt like the series had finally found the perfect balance between classic Tales charm and a more modern presentation. The combat was fast and satisfying, the world was beautiful to explore, and the story delivered far more emotional weight than I … Read More
When I first laid eyes on The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, I immediately understood why Square Enix chose to reveal it the way they did. Before I even saw combat or heard dialogue, the art style did the heavy lifting. The game is stunning. But what surprised me most wasn’t simply that Square Enix had created another gorgeous … Read More
Housemarque has quietly become one of the most dependable studios in modern gaming. Over the last decade they’ve carved out a reputation as masters of the bullet hell genre, blending arcade chaos with cinematic presentation in games like Resogun, Nex Machina, and most notably Returnal. So going into Saros on PS5, I already had pretty high expectations. Thankfully, this is … Read More
Superhero games are nothing new at this point, but superhero fighting games still feel oddly uncommon. That’s part of what immediately pulled me toward Invincible VS, as it’s been a long while since Injustice released, which was the last super hero fighter that I enjoyed and because the Invincible universe already lends itself perfectly to the genre. It’s violent, fast, … Read More