• Simon the Sorcerer Origins: A Sarcastic Teenager’s Return

    Point-and-click adventure games, once the kings of the genre, have experienced a significant resurgence in recent years, following a long period in the doldrums. While Germany has certainly contributed some gems during this cooldown, the classics are now finding new life with fresh iterations. The latest to grace our screens is Simon the Sorcerer Origins,…

  • NASCAR 25: Good Oval Racing Stuck In the Slow Lane

    NASCAR 25 arrives promising to bring the visceral thrill of American stock car racing to consoles and PC, aiming to strike a balance between accessible arcade fun and serious simulation depth. After spending time navigating the banked corners of its iconic tracks, it becomes clear that while the title delivers a good oval driving experience,…

  • The Outer Worlds 2: The Peril of Iteration

    Obsidian Entertainment’s anticipated sequel to the cynical, corporate-dystopian RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, arrives at a prolific time for the studio. Following closely on the heels of their somewhat praised fantasy RPG, Avowed, and the sequel to the ongoing survival hit, Grounded, Obsidian has set an ambitious pace for 2025. The question looming over this…

  • Ninja Gaiden 4: A Bloody Good Time, If You Can Ignore the Story

    2025 is proving to be a stellar year for ninja enthusiasts, with the venerable Ninja Gaiden franchise spearheading the charge with not one, but two significant releases. Following the successful 2D revival in Ragebound, the series now leaps forward thirteen years to deliver its fourth installment, Ninja Gaiden 4. This time, Team Ninja has joined…

  • Keeper: A Double Fine Gem That Delivers Charm and Unexpected Depths

    The announcement of any new Double Fine game is met with a flutter of anticipation for me. There’s an undeniable magic woven into their creations – a unique blend of quirkiness, heartfelt charm, and a certain warmth that I find myself yearning for, particularly in the often-turbulent landscape of the real world. Thankfully, Keeper not…

  • Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny: Rolling the Dice on Nostalgia

    Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny offers a heartfelt trip down memory lane for fans of classic Nickelodeon cartoons, delivering a game that genuinely captures the spirit, humor, and quirky warmth of the shows it draws from. It feels less like a standard video game adaptation and more like a delightful, feature-length mashup episode where…