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Articles, News 2 weeks ago
Nier:Automata x Stellar Blade: A Dream Collaboration
The stars have aligned, and the worlds of Stellar Blade and Nier:Automata have collided in an extraordinary collaboration. This unexpected partnership, born from mutual admiration and creative synergy between Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, has resulted in a truly magical gaming experience. Emil’s Enchanting Shop At the heart of this collaboration lies the enigmatic Emil, a beloved character from Nier:Automata. His mysterious shop has materialized within the vibrant world of Stellar Blade, offering eleven unique items that blend…
Articles 2 weeks ago
Revisiting My Sims and My Sims Kingdom
On the Nintendo Wii, there was a game called My Sims. It was a cute and fun take on the Sims franchise. It got a sequel called My Sims Kingdom. Now both are available on the Nintendo Switch. We received a review code to check them out and have some thoughts on both. On the Wii, I played a game called My Sims. It was a cute, fun take on the Sims franchise. I enjoyed it, though it had very…
Articles 2 weeks ago
Gaming Chair Ergonomics: What You Need to Know for Better Posture
In today’s digital age, lengthy hours spent gaming or working at a computer have ended up the norm for many. Unfortunately, this can often cause negative posture and bodily discomfort in case you aren’t sitting in a chair designed with ergonomics in thoughts. A nicely-built gaming chair can be a critical device in keeping proper posture and promoting prolonged-time period spinal fitness. In this article, we’ll discover the importance of gaming chair ergonomics, the way it impacts your posture, and…
Articles 2 weeks ago
Farming Simulator 25 – Flawed, Fun?
I’ve been dabbling in Farming Simulator for over a week now and while the game has a bunch of problems both on console and PC, I cannot help but continue to pick up the controller and maneuver my tractors around the map. I invest so much into Farming Simulator games because I know Giants Software will continue to work on the game for years to come. But I would be considered a super fan – should you invest? Listen, right…
Articles 2 weeks ago
Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit LEGO Review
The LEGO Group continues to impress me with their adult focused LEGO set releases, and the Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set is no exception. This somewhat complicated build was incredibly satisfying from the first page of the instructions, and with very little repetition in the build, it was a joy to work on for a few hours. Ultimately, in a crowded LEGO space, is this one worth the investment? Let’s take a look! First and foremost, there are…
Articles 2 weeks ago
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Storybook Vale First impressions
The second paid DLC for Disney Dreamlight Valley, The Storybook Vale, came out yesterday. I downloaded it for the Nintendo Switch and now I want to share my first impressions. The Storybook Vale, Disney Dreamlight Valley’s second paid DLC, came out yesterday. I’m a huge fan of the game and knew I wanted this since it was first announced. And now I’ve played it a little bit and want to share my first impressions. I’m not very far into the…
Articles 2 weeks ago
Queen by Midnight – Quarter Past
Queen by Midnight – Quarter Past is a standalone expansion to Queen by Midnight, a well received deck building game from Darington Press. Queen by Midnight was a solid game, but piqued my interest when it was released because of the outstanding dice tower clock included in the box. While Quarter Past doesn’t have the same flashy table presence, subtle improvements and a much smaller box makes this attractive to returning players and new plates alike. We generally always write…
Articles 2 weeks ago
Skyrise Components Overview and Impressions
I absolutely love reviewing board games but every once in a while, we get the retail version of a game in the office when a much sexier version exists out there in the wild. That was my feeling when Skyrise landed on my table over the weekend, but despite not having all the deluxified buildings and pieces, the retail version of Skyrise is absolutely stunning! Let’s start with the boring stuff – the cardboard boards you’ll be using to build…
Articles 3 weeks ago
Tetris Forever is a Joyful Gem
Tetris Forever is out now. I’ve really been to play it since I have so much nostalgia for the series. Yesterday I got a copy of the game from Xbox and the joy I felt is hard to explain. I’ll try to explain it anyway. Here are my thoughts on Tetris Forever so far. Tetris Forever tells the story of Tetris, from the creation all the way till now. Its presented in a timeline setup that reminds me a lot…
Articles 3 weeks ago
White Castle Components Overview and Impressions
Devir Games makes some truly amazing games, and we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a whole whack load of them – they all have the same components issue, the fact that there is so much game and without an insert it’s hard to get it all back in the box. That problem exists for White Castle too, but after that, this production is a gem! I don’t usually call out the artwork in these articles, but I want to here…