Author: Brendan Bailey
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PAX East 2026: The Secret of Weepstone is a Passionately-Crafted Love Letter to Classic Dungeons and Dragons
Brendan shares their experience at PAX East playing the demo of The Secret of Weepstone; praising the clear passion behind the project as well as its authenticity.
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PAX East 2026: Rain98 is Mysterious, Gorgeous, and Unlike Anything I’ve Ever Played
PAX East 2026: Brendan plays a demo for Rain98 and speaks with creator, C#4R4CT3R.
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PAX East 2026 Spotlight Interview: High Times, a Dating/Cooking Sim Hybrid Featuring… Mood Altering Donuts?
PAX East 2026: Brendan speaks with Carlos from Yangyang Mobile about High Times; their creative dating/cooking sim hybrid that is currently slated for a May release.
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PAX East 2026: Bubsy 4D and Other Can’t Miss Game Demos from the First Day
Brendan covers the demos they played through during their first day at PAX East and shares some quick thoughts on their experiences with each.
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GAME REVIEW: Sonic Wings Reunion
The Sonic Wings series takes flight once more following a 28-year dormancy; but does it manage to reach high enough heights to justify the hefty price tag?
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Boss Rush Banter: Dragon Quest’s Tactics System is the Secret to Grander Immersion and Faster Combat
While forgoing direct control over your party members may not seem advisable at first, it can lead to an increased sense of immersion as well as brisker combat.
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Boss Rush Banter: Are Single Party Member RPGs Still Worth Creating or Are They Relics of the Past?
The solitary adventure of Dragon Quest I is immersive and exciting, but does relying on a one person party limit your options too much during battle?
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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is Strikingly Unique and Deserves Your Attention
Following several delays, title changes, and a drastic increase in scope, Level-5’s Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road has finally made it’s way off of the bench.
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Boss Rush Banter: Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Has Me In a Chokehold
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is irresponsibly addicting and has put my sleep schedule in jeopardy; I love it.
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy XII’s Gambit System Deserves to be Imitated
Final Fantasy XII’s gambit system is unique, rewarding, and absolutely deserves to be highlighted and improved upon in other RPGs.
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Boss Rush Banter: Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia is a Nostalgia-Filled Love Letter
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia beautifully merges the fundamentals of classic and modern Megami Tensei, resulting in a fantastic love letter to the dungeon role-playing genre.
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Berwick Saga is Unrelenting, Gritty, and Absolutely Worth Your Time
Drenched in gritty realism, Berwick Saga is the greatest tactical role-playing game to come from the mind of Fire Emblem’s original creator, Shouzou Kaga.
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Boss Rush Banter: Boku no Natsuyasumi Deserves an Official Western Localization
Boku no Natsuyasumi serves as the perfect end to summer; unfortunately, the Sony-published series remains unreleased and untranslated in the West.
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Boss Rush Banter: I Miss Pocketable First-Party Handhelds
As many major game developers pump out releases where much of the content could be considered ‘quantity over quality’, I have found myself craving some of the tighter, condensed games that tended to make their way to handhelds in the past.
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Boss Rush Banter: Will Playdate Season Two Rocket the Niche Handheld Back into the Limelight?
Playdate’s eagerly anticipated Season Two is finally dropping, but has the community already moved on from the device in the years since Season One’s release?
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Boss Rush Banter: Sunderfolk is Board Game Night Without the Hassle
Sunderfolk’s tactical gameplay manages to scratch the same itch provided by the best collaborative board games, ensuring any night can be board game night.
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Boss Rush Banter: EGM’s Digital Archive is Video Game History Preservation Done Right
The Electronic Gaming Monthly Digital Archive does an impressive job preserving material that was vital in shaping the video game industry and the culture surrounding it.
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RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Announced with June Release Date
Alongside a handful of other exciting titles revealed at today’s Nintendo Direct was the surprising but welcome announcement of RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army.
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GAME REVIEW: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication
Based loosely on the Taiwanese film series of the same name, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is a first-person supernatural horror adventure focusing on the investigation and uncovering of various unsolved missing persons cases at the haunted Wen Hua University.
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Boss Rush Banter: Does Monster Hunter Wilds Progress Too Slowly?
When Monster Hunter Wilds is firing on all cylinders, it’s a thrilling experience; however, as a returning player, I found the opening hours to be a bit of a slog at times.
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Boss Rush Banter: We are in the Midst of a Survival Horror Renaissance
The survival horror genre has seen a massive resurgence in recent years. While its nice to see flagship developers, such as Capcom and Konami, back in the ring, the true innovation is coming from within the indie scene rather than the AAA industry.
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GAME REVIEW: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell’s expanded focus on rewarding, exploratory progression and expressive, weighty combat results in a natural evolution for the series. Despite being the fifth (and potentially final) entry, Moonlit Farewell serves as a great starting point for newcomers to the series and metroidvanias alike.
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Five Aetherdrift Cards That You May Have Overlooked
With the release of the newest Magic the Gathering set, Aetherdrift, on February 14th, you may be wondering which singles are worth seeking to spice up your Commander decklists. Let’s review some lesser discussed cards that you shouldn’t overlook.
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GAME REVIEW: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Expanding on its 2022 predecessor in nearly every meaningful capacity, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is an elegant and engaging dice-driven RPG set in a rich and immersive sci-fi setting.
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