Pope Leo XIV is a pontiff of firsts: He’s the first American Pope, his love for Wordle makes him the first gamer Pope, he’s the first Pope to declare war on AI, and now he’s the first Pope in human history to both own and have signed a Pokémon card. Yeah, I wasn’t expecting that…
T&E Soft’s Undeadline was previously a Japan exclusive. Thanks to Retro-Bit, we’ve seen insanely rare Sega Genesis games like Gleylancer and Eliminate Down get physical releases in the West, and the company is back at it again with T&E Soft’s unique shmup Undeadline. Originally released on the MSX2 and ported to the Mega Drive exclusively…
“There were many points that made me think ‘Wow, that’s amazing’”. Final Fantasy XIV director and Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida, commonly referred to as Yoshi-P, has been heaping praise on Nintendo lately. And in an interview with Famitsu, where he talks about anime and his love of Super Mario Bros. 3, he’s particularly…
As a longtime Dwarf Fortress devotee, the last few years of DF development have felt like a wonder. For most of the procedural fantasy sim’s history, there could be years between updates as development progress was subject to the circumstances affecting the Adams brothers’ lives and attention. Since joining with Kitfox Games for the Steam…
Category: Games July 8, 2025 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: Five Tips to Help You Start Shredding on Day One Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor Summary Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is available today in early access for those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 +…
Sow much fun. When I reviewed Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for Switch before its release, I said the newest entry was a “must-play for Rune Factory fans and would be well-enjoyed by newcomers to the series as well”. Now, having played the game on Switch 2, I can safely say that Guardians of Azuma…
Category: Games July 8, 2025 Somber Echoes is A Fresh Take on Metroidvania, Inspired By Ancient Greek Tragedy Ivan Moen, CEO and Creative Director, Rock Pocket Games Summary Jump into Somber Echoes, a unique spin on the metroidvania genre. Learn how developer Rock Pocket Games combined Greco-Roman inspiration, storytelling and unique mechanics. Somber Echoes launches…
The Great Hobbit Run is a Lord of the Rings Online tradition based on a simple premise: What if, instead of adventures and experience and becoming the savior of Middle-earth, a bunch of newbies just showed up at Chez Bilbo and then booked it straight to Mount Doom? It sounds like a terrible idea, at…
Buzzing. If you’ve ever wondered “what kind of bucket list does a fly have”, then Time Flies is the game for you. Launching on the Switch eShop on 31st July, this hand-drawn adventure is a little bit like a reverse Mario Paint minigame; instead of swatting the flies, you are the fly. The game will…
Almost three years ago now, I wrote about my love for pink peripherals. I still stand by that: The Razer Quartz Huntsman V2 TKL, Blackshark V2 X headset are still my go-to accessories on my desk, while the Barracuda wireless headset comes with me every time I leave the house. They feel great to use…