• Rivage: A Familiar Journey Among the Stars

    Narrative puzzlers hold a special place in my heart. There is an undeniable magic in piecing together the intimate details of other lives through scattered photographs, personal notes, and digital documents, all while exploring a confined, atmospheric environment and solving puzzles grounded in logic. Rivage fits snugly into this beloved genre. While it certainly doesn’t…

  • Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection – Sanctuary in the Palm of Your Hand

    Over the years, Blizzard has continually demonstrated a commendable willingness to listen to its player base, using community feedback to shape and refine its titles. While my initial time with Diablo IV at launch left me with mixed feelings, harboring a handful of grievances about the game’s direction, three years and two expansions later, it…

  • Wolverine – Spectacular Yet Slightly Underwhelming

    Over the past few years, Insomniac Games has established an undeniable rhythm of hit after hit, carving out a golden standard for modern superhero adaptations. On paper, handing the reins of Wolverine to this powerhouse studio seemed like a recipe for absolute magic, a promise of the cinematic, ultra-violent, character-driven journey fans have been begging…

  • Warcraft 3 Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom – Breathing New Life Into Azeroth

    Going back to play Warcraft 3 with a whole new campaign was not something I expected to do in 2026, almost 24 years after it first released. While Warcraft 3 Reforged released in 2020, it felt like a nostalgic trip back to my childhood, but not more than that. However, with the Forsaken Kingdom, I…

  • Blackwood Act 1: Living a Double Life on a Shoestring Budget

    It is hard not to be intrigued by a game selling itself with the pitch of being a video store clerk by day and a John Wick-like assassin by night. The concept is really cool and it somewhat works. When sorting movies in the store, it feels like a pretty good but simple video store…

  • Wardogs Preview: A Fresh Take on the Military Shooter

    This seems to be the year of more realistic military shooters, yet Wardogs manages to stand out from the crowd with some refreshing new features, including a unique three-team dynamic and a heavy focus on cash management and teamwork. While it certainly takes a little time to get into Wardogs and there are a few…