Author Archives: Robert Allen

Since being a toddler, Robert Allen has been immersed in video games, anime, and tokusatsu. Currently, his days are spent teaching at two southern California colleges. But his evenings and weekends are filled with STGs, RPGs, and action titles and well at writing for Tech-Gaming since 2007.

New Releases: February 8th-14th, 2024

This week, Helldivers II makes a simultaneous descent on PlayStation 5 and PC, while Tomb Raider I-III Remastered lets players relive Lara’s early adventures. For those uninterested in those titles, KONOSUBA – God’s Blessing on ...

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Batsugun mini-review

The projectile-packed pioneer returns in a reasonably priced, feature-rich arcade port. Although Toaplan’s efforts ranged from eroge mahjong (1986’s Mahjong Sisters) to platformers (1990’s Snow Bros), the studio is best known for their pioneering shoot ...

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Computer Repair Shop review

Geek Squad Gone Bad Cheesecake Dev’s Computer Repair Shop isn’t another one of those dry occupational simulations. Sure, the game lives up to its title, so you’ll spend the bulk of your time diagnosing and ...

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink review

Move over, Monster Hunter. Relink’s fluid combat and assistive allies make taking down those towering baddies a pure delight. First announced in 2016, Granblue Fantasy: Relink has faced several worrisome complications. Scheduled to arrive amidst ...

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New Releases: February 1st-7th, 2024

This week, Granblue Fantasy: Relink delivers character-driven role-playing action, Persona 3 Reload lets us recultivate those social links, while Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash brings sorcerers together for some two-on-two fighting. If none of those interest ...

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Go Mecha Ball review

Go Mecha Ball draws from a variety of influences, blending everything from twin-stick shooting, Marble Madness style rolling, and even some of Tony Hawk’s ramp sticks. An appreciation for the chaotic is obligatory for playing ...

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Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters review

Little sisters trying their best!  There’s a problem with a lot of media franchises these days. Instead of telling a comprehensive story laid out across a succession of installments, entries can feel like a meandering ...

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New Releases: January 25th-31st, 2024

This week, Switch owners face a trifecta of sinful shovelware with Evil Nun, Devil Inside Us, and Selling Souls. Fortunately, those aren’t the only titles arriving over the next seven days, as Like a Dragon: ...

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review

Yakuza, I’m in love, still in love, still in love with you. The Yakuza/Like a Dragon series has long been rooted in contrasting forces. One moment, the mobster-driven melodrama delivers poignancy- whether it’s the stoicism ...

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