Eventide: Slavic Fable: Demo Review

In the recent past, I played the demo for a casual puzzle game called Grim Legends 2.  It would appear that Artifex Mundi is responsible for a lot of similar games, as I also had the opportunity to try out the demo for Eventide: Slavic Fable, another fantasy-themed puzzle game with gorgeous artwork.  Though this…

When Game Recommendations Go Wrong

When one shares a hobby with their friends, it’s inevitable that you’ll want to make recommendations now and again. Be it movies, books, anime or any number of other media, we have this impulse to share things we like with people we think will appreciate it. Of course, not all recommendations pan out well. Sometimes…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #241

Up this week: Miitopia – what adventures await us in the world of Miitopia? After playing its demo, we return to the game to find out! Super Mario Sunshine – in the grand arsenal of Mario games, Super Mario Sunshine is a unique stand-out. Join along as we play to find out why! Jenny LeClue: Detectivu…

It Takes Two is an Incredible Game, and I Never Want to Play it Again

Though both my husband and I are lifelong gamers, we’re only a few years into our own “co-op mode” renaissance. Before just a few years ago, the vast majority of our “together” time playing games was spent playing very separate games. With the exception of fighting games, we learned long ago that we weren’t compatible…

Ghostwire Tokyo Will Have 6 Different Graphical Modes

Ghostwire Tokyo is on its way and it seems that players are going to have a lot of choice when it comes to how they want to experience their game. As of today, Tango Gameworks has confirmed that the game will have six display modes when it launches on March 22.

Top 10 Worst Shine Sprites in Super Mario Sunshine

Having recently replayed Super Mario Sunshine on the Switch, my newest attempts at 100% were filled with plenty of fun…and plenty of utter aggravation.  I had nearly forgotten how truly terrible some of these Shines are to collect, and I wanted to list my top ten worst Shines in the game, complete with a few…

Embers of Mirrim: Demo Review

Embers of Mirrim is a side-scrolling platformer where you play as two creatures that were joined as one. What distinguishes this game from other platformers is the ability to split into two embers, which can be controlled separately with the analog sticks. Though this is a unique concept in theory, the execution is where this…

Going from Doubter to True Believer in Elden Ring

Okay, so last week at this time I had only just gotten my feet wet with Elden Ring. I still wasn’t sure what I was doing, but I was more or less enjoying it. I was starting to see the appeal even as I struggled my way up to the first major location of the…

YouTube Highlights, Weekly Edition #240

Up this week: Super Mario Sunshine – in the grand arsenal of Mario games, Super Mario Sunshine is a unique stand-out. Join along as we play to find out why! Jenny LeClue: Detectivu – the life of amateur detective Jenny LeClue goes from mild to wild in this delightful murder-mystery indie game. Nostalgic Notions –…

I Play Video Games Wrong

When I played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, I eventually did everything I could to avoid the Lynels, Centaur-like creatures that dotted Hyrule. I say “eventually” because I didn’t avoid them at first. At first, I was ready and willing to take on these difficult beasts with my dinky wooden sword, because…