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Rolling Gunner might not be the prettiest horizontally-scrolling shooter. But the game counterbalances its utilitarian looks with engrossing playability. The bundled DLC adds additional longevity. Sadly, it’s been over a decade since danmaku masters Cave ...

EPOS just paired their H6PRO headset with the GSX 300 external sound card, providing an all-in-one sound package with astounding (and customizable) 7.1 surround sound. To help celebrate this bundling of two great products, EPOS ...

Descriptions or aesthetics might make you assume that Obsidian Prince is derivative. Like it’s plucky adventures, the game forges its own distinctive path.   Perhaps I’m getting old and jaded, but descriptors like “roguelike” and ...

While fault – StP – LIGHTKRAVTE is a tightly-focused novel about a person chasing their dreams, it packs an emotional payoff and provides insight into Rughzenahide’s rich history. Few visual novel franchises are as capricious ...

This week, retro characters like Pac-Man and Kao the Kangaroo return, Sniper Elite 5’s Karl Fairburne continues his Nazi hunt, while Sakura Succubus 5 and Senren * Banka (pictured) beautify Switch screens. Here’s the full ...

Rebellion’s latest is yet another long-range bulls-eye for the franchise. Like series star Karl Fairburne, don’t miss this one, especially if you’re a fan of slow-boiled, methodical stealth.   World War II lasted for six ...

When a faction of evil-doers want to chance the past, it’s time for swords incarnated as handsome husbandos to save the day. Prolific game franchises can often be daunting for newcomers. With mainline games spread ...

With a lot of new birds, including a solid selection of owls, the Wingspan European Expansion is quite a hoot. There aren’t any sweeping transformations, but a few additions inject a bit more strategy into ...

Known as Cotton Rock ‘n Roll: Superlative Night Dreams in Japan, the Success’ shooter makes it way stateside. It’s got seven different playable characters and unlockable homage stages. While the game establishes a new watermark ...

Otoko Cross: Pretty Boys Mahjong Solitaire offers an affordable and accessible tile-matching challenge. Anyone with an appetite for androgyny will appreciate the game’s cast.   “Fan-Service” is a near-ubiquitous term in gaming, normally referring to ...