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    Robert Allen1 day ago
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    Ys X: Nordics review

    Across the 37-year legacy of the Ys franchise, reoccurring protagonist Adol Christin has witnessed a multitude of extraordinary events during his succession of globe-trotting expeditions. The result has been one of the most reliably entertaining…

  • Switch
    Robert Allen6 days ago
    3 14,306

    Yazuka Kiwami review

    Although the Yakuza franchise has recently enjoyed enormous success in the West, that wasn’t always the case. For some players, the early games could be hard to pigeonhole. Sure, the action was accessible, but the…

  • PC
    Robert Allen1 week ago
    2 13,360

    Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town review

    Two incongruous settings are the true stars of Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town. Sure, the game’s spotlight is usually focused on five-year-old Shinnosuke Nohara. Nicknamed “Shin chan”, by his family, he’s playful and…

  • Switch
    Robert Allen1 week ago
    1 7,258

    8-Bit Adventures 2 review

    Since its origins in the late 1980s, the console role-playing game has evolved considerably. Habitually, modern efforts deliver sizable casts of nuanced characters, multifaceted combat systems, and symphonic scores. But at their core, even the…

  • PC
    Robert Allen1 week ago
    1 26,303

    RetroRealms Arcade review

    RetroRealms Arcade delivers nostalgic action-platforming bundled in a novel way. The free download provides access to the game’s main hub. Beyond a simulated arcade with space for six different virtual coin-ops, the museum dedicates several…

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    October 20, 2023

    Glorious Model D 2 Pro review

    A stealthy appearance masks impressive game performance. But does the Glorious D 2 Pro justify the hundred-dollar price? We put…
    Hardware
    August 26, 2023

    Glorious Model I 2 review

    The switchable magnetic buttons are a cool but unessential gimmick on Glorious’ great, all-around performer Glorious already has an impressive…
    Hardware
    August 11, 2023

    GameSir G7 SE Controller review

    If you don’t mind a wired connection, GameSir’s latest is one of the best budget Xbox and Windows compatible gamepads…
    Hardware
    March 26, 2023

    Glorious Model O2 Wireless Gaming Mouse review

    The Model O2 isn’t a radical overhaul of Glorious’ first gaming mouse. But it doesn’t have to be. The second…
    Hardware
    November 2, 2022

    Cooler Master MM712 Gaming Mouse review

    Looking for a gaming mouse with versatility? The Cooler Master MM712 can tackle everything from marathon shooter sessions to protracted…
    Hardware
    September 13, 2022

    EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Earbuds review

    EPOS’ inaugural set of wireless earbuds is aimed at gamers seeking a lag-free connection. While the GTW 270s deliver on…

    Anime + Film + Television

      May 15, 2024

      A Place Further Than the Universe review

      Widespread doubt and merciless conditions are no match for the power of sistership. Animation has no shortage of adorable girls who epitomize ambition. From K-On!, Love Live! School Idol Project, Revue Starlight, to Sound! Euphonium, a multitude of series have depicted groups of young women chasing musical accomplishment. Similarly, a…
      April 10, 2023

      Blue Thermal review

      Serialized in Monthly Comic Bunch, Blue Thermal told the story of a college freshman joining the aviation club. Protagonist Tsuru Tamaki’s journey was substantial, detailing the progress toward becoming a pilot as well as the relational intricacies with fellow club members and even rivals. Undoubtedly, there was enough material in…
      March 27, 2023

      Deemo: Memorial Keys review

      Although Western animation frequently employs full computer-generated imagery (or CGI), Japan hasn’t embraced the technology as swiftly. The reasons for this are rooted in the budgetary as well as the artistic. Historically, anime has embraced a ‘limited animation’ technique that recycles cells. This system allows animators to draw only new…
      February 27, 2023

      Giovanni’s Island review

      Production I.G’s 2014 film depicts the atrocities that accompany conflict and the aversion of people to succumb to abhorrence. An exceedingly fortunate few won’t have to witness atrocity. But the rest of us will be forced to watch our country either endure or commit acts of barbarism. Occasionally, we might…
      February 16, 2023

      Super Sentai: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger review

      If you grew up during the 1990s, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was hard to miss. Beyond becoming a fixture for the Fox Kids programming block, the series grew into a pop culture phenomenon, spawning two films, action figures, and a succession of video games. The show was unlike anything most…
      February 8, 2023

      Kamen Rider Ryuki: The Complete Series review

      The 1990s were an austere era for Kamen Rider. Although Shotaro Ishinomori’s popular tokusatsu was adapted into stage shows and a trio of films across the decade, 1988’s Kamen Rider Black RX was the century’s last televised installment. Following Ishinomori’s passing in 1998, Kamen Rider Kuuga debuted on January 30th,…
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