GAMING REVIEWS

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.…