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Nintendo had an Indie World Showcase video today! What was shown off? Check out the video below and then please come back here for some thoughts on today’s Indie reveals. Some good looking games were shown during the Indie World Showcase today. I wouldn’t say that this video was as mind blowing as some previous Indie showcases were but it was still pretty good. For me, the standout games in the video were Calico (out today), Spelunky 1 and 2,…

Hey, you know that Wild Game Awards predictions article I did? Turns out it was pretty wild. Not a single thing right! Also…um…I only sort of watched The Game Awards! I saw some of it. Let me explain… Last night The Game Awards aired. Also, Disney announced a ton of stuff. I mean they announced new Star Wars shows/movies, new Marvel shows/movies, new Pixar stuff, new Disney stuff. They showed trailers even! It was crazy. And they were live streaming…

Its that time again: The Game Awards will air tonight! Whether you watch it on YouTube or twitch or twitter, you should check out this show. You just never know what will be revealed during the Game Awards. And really, isn’t that what we care about? Not the Awards, no never that, but the announcements! The trailers! So what will we see tonight? Here are my wild, never will these happen predictions. Real Talk: Its 2020. If we get one…

The Game Awards is coming up on Thursday. I’m actually excited about the awards this year because a lot of great games are up for awards. Plus I’m hoping some cool things are revealed for next year too. So with all that said, what are my Games of the year? The Year is almost over. This is the time when we’re all thinking about our games of the year. So without further ado, here’s my top 5 games of the…

Welcome to Micetopia. A land populated by mice. Is this mice centric game worth a look? Here’s our review of Micetopia for the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4! Micetopia is a Metroidvania action platformer for the Nintendo Switch and the Playstation 4. I tried out both versions, although most of my playtime was focused on the Nintendo Switch version. If you’ve ever played a Metroidvania before, then the gameplay here should feel familiar. Micetopia doesn’t really do anything unique or…

I’ve talked about Dreams for the PS4 before. I played the beta. And I eventually played the demo too. However, now, I finally have the full game. Here are my thoughts on Dreams for the PS4 so far. Dreams for the Playstation 4 is on sale for $19.99 right now at retail and on the Playstation store. You should go get it! Why? Let me tell you about my experience so far. I bought Dreams on Friday when it went…

The Nintendo Switch will be receiving a bundle for Black Friday. Check out the press release from Nintendo below for the details! “VANCOUVER, B.C., Nov. 9, 2020 – The holidays are rolling closer, and this year families are looking for creative ways to connect and spend time together. For Black Friday, Nintendo is bundling a Nintendo Switch system with a download code for the digital version of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game along with a three-month membership to Nintendo…

Hey, instead of an article or articles talking about video game news today, I thought I’d give you a video with me talking about some stuff, including the PS5. I plug the site too (of course), one of Adam Roffel’s newest contests, and my column. Want to see more video game news updates from me? Let us know!…

Just released from indie-developer Homunculus Games, Endless Memories is a 2D action-adventure side-scroller that mixes a handcrafted non-linear world with ARPG elements. With fast-paced combat and in-depth buff systems, this 2-man dev team is looking to make a lasting impression with their first PC title. Breaking onto the big scene is tough for any indie developer, and the market for 2D action-adventure games is a saturated one to be sure. Will Endless Memories carve out some space for itself with its unique blend of genres and gameplay? Let's find out!

We’ve seen a lot of Metroidvania’s on the Nintendo Switch but what about a Metroidvania that combines elements of an rpg and a visual novel? Enter Even the Ocean for Nintendo Switch, a hybrid of sorts: one part Metroidvania, one part rpg, and one part visual novel. Is it any good? Even the Ocean isn’t defined by just one genre. At first glance, its a Metroidvania. And then you see its world map and you think “oh its an rpg”…