Arms: Demo Review

Does anyone really remember Arms anymore? You know, that fighting game from 2017 where everyone had super stretchy arms? Considering Super Smash Bros is literally the only fighting series that I care to play, Arms was never a particular priority for me, even though I had to admit that I was somewhat intrigued by the…

When a Good Game Isn’t Good For You

When I was a kid, my view of what was and wasn’t a “good” game was very simple, I think. It’s difficult to accurately remember that far back, but I have this impression that I thought games were either good or bad. What I mean is that I thought there were games like Ocarina of…

The Ehs and Ohs from PlayStation’s Summer Games Showcase

Last week, Sony offered up an online showcase of what it had in store for players in the coming months. We’re three years into the PlayStation 5’s lifecycle, though it seems that Sony isn’t giving up on the previous generation or its VR headset any time soon. They presented a wide array of PS4/PS5/VR games…

So Sony is Bringing Back the Wii U Now?

There were quite a few announcements at the recent PlayStation Summer Games Showcase. Some were awesome like the reveal of Dragon’s Dogma II, and some, like the announcement of Phantom Blade 0 were just kind of there. Then there’s Sony’s “Project Q,” which just seems baffling. At first glance, it looks like Sony’s answer to…

Mamma Mia!  The Super Mario Bros Movie Was Amazing!

Although I didn’t see it in theaters, the Duck recently got to see The Super Mario Bros Movie on Amazon!  Buying recent releases without having seen them prior has, admittedly, backfired more times than not (I’m looking at you, Wreck-It-Ralph 2), but I had been hearing great things about Mario’s first animated movie (I’m aware…

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood: Demo Review

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is the sequel to Max & the Magic Marker and opens with a scenario that seems strangely similar to the plot of the movie Labyrinth from 1986.  An older sibling gets tired of their annoying younger brother and wishes they would disappear, only to immediately set out to rescue said…

Nostalgia or Not?

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself wondering just how much my judgement of games is impacted by nostalgia and my likes/dislikes now being long established. I can (and often do) greatly enjoy new games, but I must admit that I seem to have an appreciation for older design styles. This doesn’t mean I blanketly…

My Miitopia Crew

Last year, I started in on something that I did not expect to turn into a long-term relationship. That “something” was Miitopia. Spurred to make the purchase thanks to The Duck’s excellent playthrough of the same, I knew some of what to expect going in. This was a fun, quirky, and somewhat odd game that…