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Patrick Sounds Off: Fight For Your Digital Rights

by Patrick Mifflin | Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS Nintendo Switch Nintendo Wii Nintendo Wii U Patrick Sounds Off PC PlayStation Portable Steam Videos Xbox 360 Xbox One Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 10 May 2025

A recent, short comment thread on my last video got me to thinking, what would it actually take to bring me around on Switch 2 game-key cards? I was surprisingly able to come up with an honest and feasible answer,…

“despelote” Review

by Danreb Victorio | PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 05 May 2025

There’ll be plenty of times in life you’ll be chilling with people you don’t know, doing things you don’t care about, but they’ll still be memorable. That’s exactly what despelote is. I don’t like soccer, but I created my own vibe doing idiotic things, and that’s totally okay. I didn’t have the best time, and I didn’t have the worst time, but I’ll remember it.

“Rematch” Hands-On

by Kurosh Jozavi | Previews | 0 Comments | 05 May 2025

Rematch takes the kinetic energy and mechanical depth of their past combat-focused games and funnels it into a 5v5 competitive soccer experience.

“The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy” Review

by Brandon Perkins | Reviews | 0 Comments | 28 Apr 2025

This isn’t what it looks like. No really, I’m serious. I know what you’re thinking right now, especially with these screenshots and with these character designs. You’re having thoughts of Danganronpa and all the ridiculousness that goes with it. I…

“Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, Tape 2” Review

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 24 Apr 2025

After two months, the conclusion to Don’t Nod’s spiritual successor to Life is Strange is finally here, and it’s a rough misstep for players who think they have a full understanding of the “choose your own adventure” style.

“Koira” Review

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews | 0 Comments | 08 Apr 2025

if you’re looking for a short experience that’ll make you feel, or if you want something that’ll tide you over as you wait for a bigger title, Koira should resonate with a lot of people.

“Assassin’s Creed Shadows” Review

by Danreb Victorio | PC PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 03 Apr 2025

A lot of people in the industry have their eyes on Ubisoft. Since 2023, the company has seen their headcount reduced by over 17,000 workers. It would be irresponsible to say that this is solely due to recent games not…

The Switch 2 Day Cheat Sheet

by Danreb Victorio | Articles Nintendo Switch | 0 Comments | 02 Apr 2025

Nintendo broke the internet this morning with their Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct. In addition to Switch 2’s launch date of June 5 and lineup of upcoming Switch 2 games, the hour-long presentation included information on the functionality of the highly…

[GDC 2025] “Fresh Tracks” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | GDC PC PlayStation 5 Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 01 Apr 2025

While it was probably the most informal as it took place in a loud hotel lobby near the Moscone Center, our last GDC preview appointment was a great one. We sat down with Karen Mitchell, Senior Producer and Marketing Lead…

[GDC 2025] “The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | GDC Nintendo Switch PC Previews | 0 Comments | 28 Mar 2025

Let it be known now, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is anything but “Generic JRPG XVI.” During our brief, albeit extended, time with the game, this could very well be a hit for anybody that gives it a chance.

[GDC 2025] “Hela” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | GDC PC Previews Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 27 Mar 2025

Featured prominently at both ID@Xbox and Indie Media Connect during GDC, Hela is a game I had no idea about but now will definitely keep a watchful eye on as it continues development.

[GDC 2025] “Baseless” Hands-On

by Danreb Victorio | GDC Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 5 Previews Steam Xbox Series X | 0 Comments | 26 Mar 2025

Of three games First Break Labs invited us to try out at GDC, Baseless was easily the most addictive one.

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