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With Secret Agent HD’s arrival on Steam, there’s no need to boot up DOSBox for a bit of Nineties-era, Apogee-published, two-dimensional platforming. Given enough time, nearly every popular game will be remastered, remade, or reiterated ...

The remake of Destroy All Humans! reminds us that being the bad guy can be a lot of fun, especially when protagonist Crypto 137 can fling people across hillsides. Pleasingly, most of the fluidity of ...

Although the build quality doesn’t exclude quality, the Xround Aero Earbuds succeed where it counts, offering the convenience of Bluetooth connectivity with lag-free audio that’s perfect for gaming. I thought I had assembled a capable ...

No longer a PlayStation exclusive, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox arrives on Switch and PC this week, while The Silver Case 2425 brings two of Goichi “Suda51” Suda’s pulpy mysteries to PlayStation 4 and Switch. Oddly, ...

There’s not a lot of innovation to be found in Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. But if you’re a fan of goth visuals and plaintive piano-driven melodies, eyes and ears will be delighted by this adventure, ...

Tragically, most of the changes to Disgaea 6 fall flat, leaving the strength of the franchise’s foundations to carry this iteration to competency. Much like Disgaea 6’s indomitable and undead protagonist, Nippon Ichi Software is ...

Rangerdog is a shooter where you’ll never know where the next stage will be set. You’ll travels from space, suburbia, and into the jungle, encountering unlikely enemies and unexpected bosses. Fans of games like Gradius ...

Empire of Angels IV shows that strategy role-playing games don’t need intricate systems or wordy conversations. Simplified and filled with appealing characters, this makes for a delightful showing on Switch. Empires of Angels IV makes ...

This week, expect to see some familiar faces. Although Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX released digitally last week, SEGA’s former mascot appears in physical form this week, as does the bundling of Zombies Ate ...

SEGA’s early ambassador deserves another shot, but a dutiful remastering of his 1986 debut might not be the best choice for Alex Kidd. While game historians might appreciate the update, Miracle World’s mechanics feel tragically ...