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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles – Launch Trailer

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Check out the launch trailer for the game below. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is now available on Switch and Switch 2, along with other consoles and PC. The game includes the classic version and the new Ivalice version. The launch trailer is pretty epic! I love that final line “…I will lay you low!” WOW. Hearing voice acting with this game is thrilling.…

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Classic Returns Tomorrow

Back in 1998, a game called Final Fantasy Tactics came to the PlayStation 1. The game was different from other Final Fantasy games: it was a tactical strategy game instead of a turn-based rpg like the rest. It went on to become a true classic and spawned two sequels. And tomorrow it returns as Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles! Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles comes out tomorrow, September 30th, 2025 for modern consoles and PC. There are two…

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Red Solstice 2: Survivors Ultimate Edition Review

Red Solstice 2: Survivors Ultimate Edition on PlayStation 5 isn’t just a game; it’s an experience. It’s a tense, strategic, and often chaotic deep dive into a sci-fi universe teetering on the brink of collapse. It’s a game that demands your attention, rewards your planning, and punishes your mistakes. This isn’t a casual pick-up-and-play title; it’s a game that sinks its hooks into you, demanding hours of your time as you wrestle with the STROL virus, manage your squad, and…

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Into the Emberlands Review

Into the Emberlands, developed by Tiny Roar and published by Daedalic Entertainment, invites players on a charming and whimsical journey through a procedurally generated world. This cozy exploration game, with its hand-drawn art style and focus on community building, offers a unique and relaxing experience. The Premise: Players assume the role of the Light Bearer, tasked with guiding a group of lost villagers back to their home. The Emberlands, once a vibrant and bustling community, has been shrouded in a…

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Demo Impressions

A demo of Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero was released last week on the Nintendo Switch. I’ve checked it out and now has some thoughts on what I played. Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is a strategy-rpg from NIS America. The game has a unique story where a girl who can talk to spirits and her best friend sail the world and quickly get separated. The girl meets new friends and hopes to be reunited with her friend. The new…

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Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero – Demo Trailer

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is the upcoming strategy rpg from NIS America. A new trailer was released today alongside a demo for the game. Check out the trailer below. Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero comes out on Nintendo Switch, PS4/PS5, and STEAM on January 30th. A demo for the game was released today. The trailer doesn’t show too much of the gameplay. It mostly recaps the story so far (the first game) and introduces the story of The Lost…

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Star Trek Legends Is Warping to Switch Soon

Star Trek Legends, a former Apple Arcade game, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch next month. We have information and thoughts on the game below. Star Trek Legends was Apple Arcade and on Christmas Day, it’ll be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game is, of course, based on the popular science fiction franchise Star Trek and features multiple characters from across the franchise. It is a strategy-rpg featuring cartoon graphics and over 70 “iconic” characters from Kirk all…

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Metal Slug Tactics Review

Metal Slug as always been a 2D side scrolling shooter…until now! Metal Slug Tactics is a reinvention of the classic franchise into a strategy game. Is this a good reinvention or should it have stayed a 2D shooter? Here’s our review! Metal Slug Tactics is a strategy game set in a worn-torn world. The story is briefly introduced in words and then the players finds themselves in a tutorial for the battles. There is dialogue and the introduction of other…

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A Tactical Take on Metal Slug

Metal Slug Tactics is out today on all consoles and PC. Yesterday, we received a review code of the game for the Xbox Series. Our review isn’t ready yet but here our first impressions of the game. Metal Slug Tactics is out now for the Xbox Series X/S. The game is available on Game Pass, however we got to check it out a day early. Usually, Metal Slug is an action game but this is a tactical take on the…

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Metal Slug Tactics – Release Date Trailer

Metal Slug Tactics takes the popular run-and-gun platformer into the strategy tactical arena. And the game now has a release date! Check out the release date trailer along with our thoughts on the game. Metal Slug Tactics will be out on November 5th, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series, PS4/PS5, and STEAM. The game is a strategy tactical reimagining on the classic run-and-gun franchise. It looks absolutely fantastic too! The graphics are so very detailed. The…

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