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REVIEW — “Resident Evil Requiem” is a thrilling and chilling dual-sided romp

by Jon Yelenic | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 25 Feb 2026

With grotesque scares as potent as its pulse-pounding action and puzzle-box level design as engaging as any given combat scenario, Resident Evil Requiem is an engrossing thrill ride throughout that hooked me from the start, and in true Resident Evil fashion, has kept me on that hook long after the credits rolled the first, second, and even third time.

Jon’s Top 5 Games of 2025

by Jon Yelenic | Features | 0 Comments | 25 Dec 2025

Gaming can be an expensive hobby. It asks a lot, both of your spare cash and time — two rare commodities that one rarely mines in abundance simultaneously. In a nutshell, my 2025 proved an expensive and busy year, leaving…

“Battlefield 6” Review

by Jon Yelenic | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 12 Nov 2025

Battlefield 6 starts its life as an enjoyable, albeit overly safe, return to form for the series. How’s the game now after over a month? Here’s our in-depth review.

Jon’s Top 10 Games of 2023

by Jon Yelenic | Best of 2023 Features | 0 Comments | 28 Dec 2023

I easily spent five hundred hours playing new video games this year. In that time, I discovered many personal favorites, some potential all-time favorites, and found myself invested in genres I had reflexively avoided in the past. Despite this, I’m…

“Dead Space” Review

by Jon Yelenic | Reviews | 0 Comments | 09 Feb 2023

Dead Space seems to be a light at the end of a tunnel for a historically troubled series.

“Shadow Warrior 3” Review

by Jon Yelenic | PC PlayStation 4 Reviews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 26 Feb 2022

Shadow Warrior 3 weaknesses far outweigh its strengths.

“Rainbow Six Extraction” Review

by Jon Yelenic | PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox One Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 24 Jan 2022

Rainbow Six Extraction plays well, but isn’t likely to hold your attention for more than a few hours.

Jon’s Top 10 Games of 2021

by Jon Yelenic | Best of 2021 | 0 Comments | 28 Dec 2021

Video games were very good in 2021, with excellent entries in franchises new and old.

“Death Stranding: Director’s Cut” Review

by Jon Yelenic | PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 19 Oct 2021

Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is a treat for fans, but there’s not a lot to sway its detractors.

“Skatebird” Review

by Jon Yelenic | Nintendo Switch PC Reviews Xbox One | 0 Comments | 05 Oct 2021

Skatebird is a great idea, but the final product fails to deliver what the title promises.

“Returnal” Review

by Jon Yelenic | PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 02 Sep 2021

Returnal is a bonafide power trip that’s sure to entertain, but it might be worth holding off on for now.

“Boomerang X” Review

by Jon Yelenic | Nintendo Switch PC Reviews | 0 Comments | 02 Aug 2021

Boomerang X is rife with vibrant visuals, quick-paced combat, and a difficulty that is fair with being needlessly punishing.

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