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Video Game Veteran | Electronics Enthusiast | Button Masher Since '88 With over 35 years of gaming experience under his belt (and a few worn-out controllers to prove it), Carmelo Cianciotta is your go-to guy for honest, entertaining, and occasionally sarcastic reviews of video games and electronics. Whether he's testing the latest tech or yelling at pixelated bosses from the '90s, Carmelo brings a seasoned eye and a sharp wit to everything he covers. He’s seen consoles come and go, graphics evolve from “imaginative” blobs to near-reality, and he's still wondering why every controller update adds more buttons. When Carmelo speaks tech, it's with the passion of someone who’s blown into a few cartridges and lived to tell the tale. If it's got a power button, he's probably reviewed it—possibly while sipping coffee and arguing with an AI assistant.

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Hello Engineer (Stadia)

Mr. Peterson is back! running off the success of the hit Hello Neighbor that released in 2018. Hello Engineer launched on Google Stadia on June 22nd as a timed exclusive for users. Keep in mind this is an early access releases so issues and bugs are expected. In Hello Neighbor we had to escape a creepy house full of puzzles, what's in store for us this time around? 

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Mighty Pups Save Adventure Pay (Xbox & Stadia)

Paw Patrol is on a roll! Now that I have played both games I can't get the theme song out of my head. Adventure Bay once again needs our help, I will say this time around the game has improved in all aspects from the 2018 game. Although much shorter the game is still very enjoyable. The pups have 7 unique missions to complete with 7 separate mini games on the home screen. The mini games and other items are unlocked as you progress through the game. In the words ...

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RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE STADIA

The latest installment of the Resident Evil franchise launched a few months ago with great anticipation. Even if you skipped out on Resident Evil 7 like I did, don't worry the option of a story recap is available which came in handy for me. First things first, if you haven't checked out the review for Resident Evil Village make sure you do. Mat Growcott did a fantastic job and I share the same sentiments with him about the game. I have to admit when I first got ...

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Hundred Days- Winemaking Simulator Stadia

Hundred Days Wine making simulator a title I was so excited to try. Simulation games are one genre I can’t get enough of so I have really high hopes for this game. I know nothing about Wine, but hey that’s okay I can learn along the way with this truly unique game.

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Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 Edition

Razer is known for their great products, so when they made a gaming mouse with one of my favourite games I was drawn in. The Razer Viper Ultimate Cyberpunk 2077 edition doesn't disappoint. When I opened the box I could immediately tell this mouse was crafted with high quality something I was expecting due to the high price tag. At $235 Canadian it cam seem really over priced, however if you look at the industry it is on average the same price.

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Stadia Coming Soon: Super Animal Royale and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse

Stadia just announced two more games coming soon as their library continues to grow at a steady pace. Stadia has stated that more than 100 games would be releasing this year which I am excited about.

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Octopath Traveler Stadia

First releasing on Nintendo in 2018 Octopath Traveler was a big hit selling over two million copies. Square Enix brought us Octopath Traveler on Google Stadia April 28th, 2020. I am personally a huge fan of RPG games so I was excited to give this game a try. Octopath Traveler has beautiful 2D graphics with a SNES feel to it. The game takes place on the continent of Orsterra where we have the option to chose from 8 different characters to start our journey. Each ...

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Judgment Stadia

Even though Judgment released in June 25th, 2019 on PlayStation 4 I didn’t give it a try. I had a huge backlog of games to play and kept holding it off. Fast forward to April 2021, the game was remastered and released on other platforms. I jumped to play this on Google Stadia, I can’t ignore the convenience Stadia brings for my busy life. I was a fan of the Yakuza series so I knew this game would be a treat as a spin off. The game was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku ...

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

Darkside Detective was originally released in 2017, however I was only introduced to it a few weeks ago on Google Stadia. How did I miss out on such a great game? It completely flew under my radar. After completing all the cases I was ready for more Detective work, and thankfully, A Fumble in the Dark came out. I enjoyed Darkside detective for its great writing, having to use my brain thinking about clues, and the amusing characters we met along the way. When ...

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The Darkside Detective Stadia

Detective Francis McQueen is the lead investigator in the Darkside division Twin Lakes City. Along with his funny sidekick, Officer Dooley, he gets ready to take on crime. Darkside Detective features nine unique cases to complete all with a different feel to them. The game features hours of fun with puzzles to solve so get that brain ready to work. Thanks to Google Stadia, I was able to complete this game on the go even without a controller, due to…

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Jumanji: The Video Game XBOX

Welcome to Jumanji! I am sure your visit will be short and left with disappointment. Firstly I will start off by saying I absolutely love the movie, watched it several times, and even purchased it. When I picked up this game for Xbox, I was excited. I wasn’t going to let the fact that most movie-based games usually come out terrible, and so I kept an open mind.   Jumanji The Video Game features the same characters as in the…

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Watch Dogs Legion Stadia

Watch Dogs Legion is the third installment in the series. The game takes place in London where crime and terrorism are ruining the city. It is your job as a member of DedSec to form a team and clean up the city. London looks absolutely great, and you can tell Ubisoft took time to put great detail into the game. In a truly open world with many different missions, side quests, and exploring to do, it’s easy to spend hours…

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Mafia 2 Definitive Edition

Welcome to Empire Bay. I grew up playing the Mafia series on every platform and was so excited for a remaster. Mafia 2 stars Vito Scarletta, a young Italian who wants to live large and make real money. To achieve this, he turns to organized crime. At the start of the game, Vito lives with his mother and sister in a little apartment. When the game starts, Vito is with his best friend Joe Barbaro doing a jewelry heist. As…

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Reigns on Stadia

Reigns is a text based strategy game that takes place in Medieval times where you are king of the land. The game play is extremely simple, giving payers the option to swipe left or right when you are ready to make a decision after reading the text. Each time you play you are given a king to control, with the simple objective of trying to live as long as you can. Each decision you make will impact the story in…

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