GAMING REVIEWS
Slay the Spire 2 review: the tower returns with smarter cards, deadlier enemies, and endless strategic possibilities
TL;DR: Slay the Spire 2 keeps the brilliant deck-building foundation of the original game but enhances it with new characters, refined mechanics, upgraded visuals, and co-op play. It may look…
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection review: the monster collecting RPG that finally perfected the formula
TL;DR: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection delivers a deep, strategic monster-collecting RPG with addictive exploration, flexible monster customization, and satisfying turn-based combat. It’s the best version of the Stories…
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake review: a modern horror glow-up for one of the creepiest games ever made
TL;DR: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake faithfully revives one of the greatest horror games ever made with gorgeous visuals and expanded storytelling. Some modern gameplay systems reduce the original’s…
Marathon Review: the extraction shooter that became my sleepless loot addiction (and I’m not sure I want to stop)
TL;DR: Marathon is a tense and highly addictive extraction shooter powered by Bungie’s exceptional gunplay. PvP encounters are thrilling, the progression system keeps players invested, and the eerie cyberpunk atmosphere…
Esoteric Ebb review: a brilliantly weird fantasy CRPG where politics, dice rolls, and bad decisions collide
TL;DR: Esoteric Ebb is basically a fantasy CRPG that channels Disco Elysium’s narrative magic while injecting its own absurd humor and political intrigue. It’s funny, smart, surprisingly deep, and absolutely…
WWE 2K26 review: the wrestling is better than ever, but the soul of the game feels a little missing
TL;DR: WWE 2K26 still delivers great wrestling gameplay and tons of modes, but disappointing Showcase and MyRise campaigns plus some bugs make it feel like a step sideways rather than…
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf review: a hand-painted sci-fi dream that ends before I’m ready to wake up
TL;DR: Planet of Lana II is a gorgeous, heartfelt sci-fi puzzle platformer with smart design and incredible art direction. It’s a little short, but absolutely worth your time. Planet of…
Scott Pilgrim EX review: a time-traveling beat ’em up that levels up nostalgia instead of just farming it
TL;DR: Scott Pilgrim EX is a must-play modern beat ’em up with deeper combat, light RPG mechanics, and a living Toronto hub. Not perfect, but absolutely worth your time. 4/5.…
Pokémon Pokopia review: no battles, no badges, just pure Pokémon vibes, and it somehow works
TL;DR: You’re a Ditto rebuilding a ruined Kanto in a cozy, addictive life sim. It’s charming, surprisingly deep, occasionally clunky, and absolutely worth your time. When I first booted up…
Resident Evil Requiem review: a terrifying fusion of survival horror, raw power, and a franchise reborn
TL;DR: Resident Evil Requiem nails the shooting, scares, and dual-character design, but plays it safe with its big anniversary themes. It’s one of the smoothest, most mechanically refined entries in…
Reptilian Rising preview: an ’80s tabletop fever dream where Julius Caesar fights laser raptors (and it actually works)
TL;DR: Time-traveling reptiles invade history. You fight back with legendary heroes on an ’80s tabletop battlefield. It sounds like chaos. It plays like smart, addictive tactical strategy. There are game…
Battlefield season 2 roadmap breakdown: every new weapon, map, vehicle, and limited-time mode explained
TL;DR: Battlefield 6 Season 2 delivers meaningful new maps, aggressive close-quarters weapons, experimental gas and night gameplay mechanics, and the return of the Little Bird — and that alone makes…
Back to the red future: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy still plays like a beautiful, bizarre 90s fever dream
TL;DR: The new Virtual Boy accessory is a niche, nostalgia-fueled oddity that nails the vibe of the original. Short sessions only. Wario Land rules. If you love retro gaming weirdness,…
Demon Tides review: Beebz, bat wings, and the most addictive jump physics I’ve felt since Mario
TL;DR: Demon Tides takes open world 3D platforming, hands you the physics engine, and says “have fun.” Slightly messy structure aside, it’s an absolute joy to play and easily one…
The Gathering TMNT: turtles in time, timeless staples, and a cardboard trip through dimension x
TL;DR: Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a nostalgia bomb with mechanical bite, packed with powerful cards, stunning variants, and deep-cut references that reward longtime fans. It’s goofy,…
God of War: Sons of Sparta review: before the blades, before the beard, before Kratos learned to weaponize trauma
TL;DR: A thoughtful, combat-driven prequel that trades chaos for character. Not the most visually daring entry, but a strong and satisfying chapter in Kratos’ story. Kratos has lived in my…
TR-49 review: the dystopian puzzle game that turns linguistics into a weapon and somehow makes it feel uncomfortably real
TL;DR: A brilliant, unsettling puzzle game about language, power, and censorship. Come for the archive-diving mystery. Stay for the existential dread. There are puzzle games that make me feel clever.…
Logitech Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE review: tunable speed, pro control
TL;DR: The Logitech Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE is a $179 esports-focused gaming mouse that replaces traditional clicks with customizable haptic triggers. It cuts latency by up to 30 ms, offers tunable…