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: September 23rd-29th, 2021

From filling idle hours with Kirakira Stars Idol Project Memories, revisiting Sanctuary in Diablo II, or enjoying a satirical take on ‘tactical espionage action’ with UnMetal, this week brings plenty of notable new releases. Beyond ...

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Gamesir X2 Lightning Controller review

Despite Apple’s continued efforts, action gaming on an iPhone still isn’t a seamless experience. There are still issues on the software side of things, but Gamesir’s latest peripheral offers the kind of physical controls found ...

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SkateBIRD review

Imagine Tony Hawk as an actual hawk, but much smaller. That’s the premise behind SkateBIRD, which aims to bring back the joys of arcade-style skateboarding. Unfortunately, you’re often wrestling with the controls as well as ...

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Metallic Child review

Metallic Child’s offers polished, frantic action, but just as importantly a plotline worth caring about. We must protect Rona at all costs!    Although Metallic Child thoughtfully lets you skip it’s fifteen-minute prologue, you really ...

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New Releases: September 16th-22nd, 2021

This week, visual novel aficionados might Find Love or Die Trying, which could indicate a case of Lost Judgment, especially if you’re playing to travel Eastward in search of a Metallic Child. Header: Find Love ...

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Cruis’n Blast review

Two decades ago, many of the racers felt like thrill rides, propelling players through vibrant environments at wonderfully reckless speeds. Cruis’n Blast is a gratifying reminder of why we should revisit that golden era. When ...

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Orbital Bullet (Early Access Impressions)

With taut action, creatively conceived level structures, and more weapons, perks, and skills that most of its peers, Orbital Bullet’s Early Access release shows a lot of pugnacious promise. A developer once joked, “isn’t everything ...

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Zombeez: A Killer Queen Remix review

BumbleBear Games took an enjoyable competitive multiplayer game and removed most of the fun for a single-player spin-off. Zombeez: A Killer Queen Remix shouldn’t have left the hive. Few games have a history that is ...

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New Releases: September 9th-15th, 2021

With September ushering in cooler autumn evenings, it’s that time of year when notable, eagerly-awaited titles are arriving. This week brings Bandai Namco’s Tales of Arise, Nintendo and Intelligent System’s WarioWare: Get It Together!, Arkane’s ...

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Espgaluda II review

Espgaluda II offers a difficulty setting that can range from merciful to downright masochistic.  Wherever you are on that continuum, expect a showcase of retina-searing visuals and a top-tier soundtrack that can accompany your trek ...

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