by Matthew Owen | Jul 10, 2026 | Console/Handheld
Judging by the consistent quality of recent movies and television shows, it’s clear that we’re in a golden age of video game adaptations right now, but decades ago, truly good video game movies were an exception to the rule. In fact, up until the last few...
by Matthew Owen | Jul 7, 2026 | Console/Handheld
When you play a really good retro game for the first time, there’s an undeniable magic to the sense of whimsical discovery. For many gamers, it’s a feeling we’re forever chasing, and one that we would give anything to replicate. While it’s...
by Matthew Owen | Jul 2, 2026 | Console/Handheld, Gaming
10 years ago, an extremely weird game called Soda Drinker Pro was released on Xbox and Steam. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon to see silly simulation-style titles like PowerWash Simulator and Lawn Mowing Simulator, but Soda Drinker Pro hit the ground running long...
by Matthew Owen | Jun 28, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2010s, Magazine Preview
Every now and then, a truly great game will emerge, revitalizing a beloved genre and reminding us why we fell in love with it in the first place. In 2025, that game was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG developed by Sandfall Interactive, which wears its...
by Matthew Owen | Jun 19, 2026 | 1990s, Arcade
Run ‘n gun arcade games were a staple of the 90s arcade scene, offering players a combination of challenging gameplay, explosive visuals, and satisfying combat. Similar to side-scrolling shoot ’em ups, but a bit slower paced by comparison, this genre was...