To paraphrase the Joan Jett song, some games don’t give a darn about their bad reputations. No matter how many YouTube videos tear apart their flaws, they will still stand up for themselves and show that they have good qualities as well. Here are five games that manage to shine despite their less-than-stellar reputations. 1….
If you thought the PS3 had been taken out back and retired to make room for its flashier, younger siblings, think again. Sony’s plucky last-last-gen console refuses to say die, and its PSN store is still hanging on for dear life. Well, most of the time. Recent server hiccups gave fans mini heart attacks, raising…
There’s nothing like a dash of nostalgia to liven up your Nintendo Switch library, and UFO 50 does just that—with a chaotic twist. This retro-inspired, 50-game bundle dropped on the Switch eShop today, and spoiler alert, it’s NOT your average walk through pixelated memory lane. Think quirky storytelling, intentional difficulty spikes, and yes, games-within-games. Oh,…
Okay, gamers, strap in because BALL X PIT is rolling its way onto Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and more on October 15, 2025! Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun decided to take the phrase “break the mold” and absolutely launch it into the abyss. What do you get when you mash together roguelite…
If you’ve been biding your time waiting for the next big Metroidvania entrant, you’re going to want to grab a cup of coffee and check out the “Well Dweller” trailer that just dropped during the 2025 Indie World Showcase. Brought to you by Top Hat Studios and developed by Kyle Thompson, “Well Dweller” has already…
Neverway isn’t just a game; it’s a fever dream with a splash of pixelated doom and a sprinkle of farming mechanics. At first glance, this indie RPG might sound like Stardew Valley’s goth cousin, but don’t be fooled. Beneath its slow-burning, life-sim exterior lies a horror-laden simulation that promises to remind you why you sometimes…
When you think about JRPGs, your mind probably jumps straight to Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, or maybe even Persona. You know, games filled with melodramatic plotlines, spiky-haired protagonists, and turn-based combat. But what if I told you there’s a whole slew of games that technically fall into the JRPG category—even if their developers probably never…
Ah yes, video games, our favorite relaxing pastime, in which every now and then you see just the worst parents. Those characters you meet make you pause, not because they’re heartwarming or quirky, but because you’re left genuinely wondering, “How did this poor kid survive these parents?” Some video game parents aren’t just bad…
Octopath Traveler 0 launches across multiple platforms, specifically the PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, on December 4.
When it comes to PC cooling, you’ve probably heard the same names thrown around a million times. But if you ask me, it’s time we put the spotlight on something that’s both a performance beast and an RGB flex—that’s right, we’re talking about the Arctic Liquid Freezer III. And boy, this cooler isn’t here to…
