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REVIEW – “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” is a handheld marvel that still has no respect for your time

by Danreb Victorio | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 02 Jun 2026

It’s absolutely wild that we live in a universe where a more than competent remake of Final Fantasy VII exists, but what’s even wilder is that the universe of Final Fantasy VII was also completely remade in such a way that even those who enjoyed the originals can’t tell you what’ll happen next, and it’s all the better for it. Now that it’s also available on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X, more people get to experience it before its epic conclusion now in development.

REVIEW – The kids are not ready for “Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!”

by Chris Penwell | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 28 May 2026

Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next! brings the Nicktoons we know and love from Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Aang to the titular CatDog duo. While some of the graphics can be impressive, it is quite obvious that this is a port of the mobile game. Don’t expect anything as lavish or impressive as the Mario Tennis series with this one, despite its obvious inspiration.

REVIEW – No complaints: “Mina the Hollower” exceeds all expectations

by Brandon Perkins | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 27 May 2026

Mina the Hollower is a game I’ve been anticipating ever since it was first premiered over four years ago. Even when Yacht Club Games went dark for a couple of years, I didn’t give up hope. These were the guys behind Shovel Knight, after all, and that was basically the perfect game–a generation-defining title, I’d even say.

PREVIEW – “Denshattack!” has quickly become one of my most anticipated games

by Chris Penwell | Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 26 May 2026

Take a cool, vibrant anime art style, Tony Hawk Pro Skater style tricks, and the energy of Sonic Unleashed, and you have Denshattack, a game I would have dreamed of as a teenager.

REVIEW – “R-Type Dimensions III” is unapologetically merciless in its desire to kill you

by Filippo Dinolfo | Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 25 May 2026

After finishing the R-Type Delta HD Boosted review, I was asked if I had any interest in checking out R-Type Dimensions III. This is most certainly something I was interested in looking at, since it is a remake of what…

FEATURE – I confessed my sins to priests for “The Blood of Dawnwalker” at MCM Comic Con 2026

by Chris Penwell | Features PC PlayStation 5 Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 22 May 2026

Bandai Namco gets creative with its marketing for The Blood of Dawnwalker. So creative I went into a confessional booth for a video game.

REVIEW – “Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen” provides a fun adventure to get gold back into Bluey’s drawings

by Alex Quevedo | Epic Games Store Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 21 May 2026

I’m on the verge of being a first-time dad, so what’s the best way to get me prepped for that new stage of life? Bluey! In a video game! Surely, nothing else will be needed as I’m sure it will be easy. Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen will prepare me as much as possible.

REVIEW – We’re not joking: “Bubsy 4D” is wonderful

by Kayla Merritt | Nintendo Switch 2 PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 21 May 2026

Bubsy 4D is the cat’s meow and a nearly purr-fect reintroduction for the unfairly maligned orange bobcat. The game takes what’s worked about Bubsy as a character, like his sense of humor and the world he lives in, and puts him in a stellar 3D platformer that deserves to be talked about in the same conversation as other classics in the genre. While the game is short and suffers from occasional camera issues, Bubsy 4D does what the developers set out to do wonderfully.

REVIEW – “Table Flip Simulator” gives you that secret desire to cause chaos at work

by Alex Quevedo | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 21 May 2026

Falling Down is a 1993 film starring Michael Douglas. He’s an ordinary man stuck in LA traffic who realizes he’s done dealing with taking L’s. He goes on a rampage through the city to the oppressive world. That’s essentially Table Flip Simulator.

REVIEW – “Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection” proves some games should be left in the past

by Chris Penwell | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 21 May 2026

From the depths of the 90s and early 2000s are several Rugrats games that hold a special place in the hearts of many Nickelodeon fans. Sometimes, games of that era can age well, but the titles in the Rugrats Retro Rewind Collection have spoiled like Tommy’s leftover milk bottle. You may get a kick out of some of the gameplay moments, but it may be best to leave the babies’ adventures in the past.

REVIEW – “Coffee Talk Tokyo” changed continents, but it’s still as cozy and familiar as your favorite neighborhood cafe

by Brandon Perkins | Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 20 May 2026

I don’t really care for coffee. Sorry, I’ve tried. I really have. I can’t stand the taste, nor the texture. I’ve tried it black, I’ve tried it iced, I’ve tried lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, floats, and every other possible way coffee can be consumed… and it just doesn’t do it for me. If I need a caffeine hit, it’s gotta be a soda for me. But you know what I do like? Japan.

HANDS-ON – “NBA The Run” could be the streetball game fans have been waiting for as long as it stops setting a screen on itself

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 19 May 2026

As sports games grow ever closer to fully adopting a freemium model, people continue to long for the good old days of arcade sports. I’m a huge NFL fan who got into it by playing countless games of NFL Blitz, then NFL Street a few years after that, and I’m sure there are hardcore NBA fans out there who got their start on NBA Jam and NBA Street. We need those games back, and NBA The Run seems like we’re almost there.

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REVIEW – “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” is a handheld marvel that still has no respect for your time

REVIEW – The kids are not ready for “Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next!”

REVIEW – No complaints: “Mina the Hollower” exceeds all expectations

PREVIEW – “Denshattack!” has quickly become one of my most anticipated games

REVIEW – “R-Type Dimensions III” is unapologetically merciless in its desire to kill you

FEATURE – I confessed my sins to priests for “The Blood of Dawnwalker” at MCM Comic Con 2026

REVIEW – “Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen” provides a fun adventure to get gold back into Bluey’s drawings

REVIEW – We’re not joking: “Bubsy 4D” is wonderful

REVIEW – “Table Flip Simulator” gives you that secret desire to cause chaos at work

REVIEW – “Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection” proves some games should be left in the past

REVIEW – “Coffee Talk Tokyo” changed continents, but it’s still as cozy and familiar as your favorite neighborhood cafe

HANDS-ON – “NBA The Run” could be the streetball game fans have been waiting for as long as it stops setting a screen on itself

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