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The Firewall Collapsed in 2025, and Not Just for Video Games

Generally speaking, the bigger a subject being reviewed, the more likely the person reviewing it is to skew white and/or wealthy. Based on purely anecdotal evidence — I am not…

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The State of the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025

It doesn't feel like Nintendo just released a new console. Last year around this time we were inundated with weekly leaks about the Switch 2. They all pointed to the…

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STARBITES Review – A Charming Throwback JRPG With a Debt Problem and a Broken Blonde

There is a distinct smell to JRPGs from the PlayStation 2 era. It is a quality and texture, with a bold confidence in being exactly what they are, without any…

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Calamity Angels: Special Delivery Review – A Chaotic, Cute, but Shallow Delivery

Compile Heart has a very particular style of game, and it never really changes. Pastel-colored character art, a story that refuses to be serious for even a moment, and a…

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007 First Light Review – A Solid Origin Story Held Back by Heavy-Handed Stealth

For years, the name James Bond has been synonymous with thrilling spy tales and heart-racing, action-packed scenes. Whether it's a dashing black suit, a martini shaken not stirred, a golden…

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Splatoon Raiders Review – A Bold, Brilliant PVE Pivot That Mostly Pays Off

Splatoon Raiders is a real surprise for this franchise. Every previous game in the series has thrived on its PVP, pitting Inklings against each other in battles for territory where ink…

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – A Welcome Return for Veterans, but Not Much Else

Endless Ragnarok comes in with plenty to prove, and after some solid time with it, the takeaway is clear: it's exactly what most people are calling it — a substantial, well-crafted…

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Disgaea Mayhem Review – A Colourful but Safe Musou That Forgets Its Own Roster

Developer: Nippon Ichi Software Publisher: NIS America Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 (reviewed) Release Date: July 23, 2026 Price: $59.99 Disgaea Mayhem takes a beloved franchise…

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Denshattack! Review – An Unlawful, Exhilarating Blend of Skateboarding and Trains

Developer: Undercoders Publisher: Fireshine Games, Boltray Games Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 (Reviewed) Release Date: July 16, 2026 Price: $19.99 In Denshattack!, kickflipping a train car…

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Dialoop Review – A Promising Puzzle Roguelite That Will Make You Seasick

Developer: Byking Publisher: Byking Platforms: Windows, Switch (Reviewed) Release Date: April 21, 2026 (PC), June 18, 2026 (Switch) Price: $7.99 Dialoop is a puzzle roguelite-style game by Byking that is…

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