In a franchise packed with silent heroes, ancient evils, and more timeline splits than a Marvel multiverse, one identity twist still gets fans buzzing: Sheik. When The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time dropped in 1998, Princess Zelda shocked players by ditching the royal robes and stepping back into the story as a stealthy, harp-playing…
After charming Nintendo Switch users in 2023, Disney Illusion Island is leaping onto new platforms. The vibrant 2D platformer, now retitled Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey & Friends, will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on May 30. This new edition doesn’t just bring the game to more players—it also includes three…
The Lunar Remastered Collection. I’ve been playing games for a long time now, but ever since I was a little boy, one game genre that always kept me occupied was the RPGs and JRPGs. With such captivating storytelling and character lore from heroes to villains, it’s just always had a spot on my gaming roster….
It’s finally happening! All you future headmasters, grab your wands and spreadsheets—Spellcaster University is officially making its console debut on May 2, 2025. This PC favorite, where you manage your own wizarding academy (complete with student chaos, budget battles, and dark magic debates), is now heading to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and…
Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, is a sensation in which visual or auditory triggers fire off synapses in the brain that create a pleasant, calming feeling, also referred to as “tingles.” For more gaming gear recommendations, check out Total Apex Gaming! Here is the list of the best ASMR video games. 6 Best ASMR…
In the legacy of Playstation systems that have held iconic titles, the PS3 has become a bit of a forgotten piece of history. Many of the games have not carried over to the more modern consoles, and it was the lowest-selling of the four non-PlayStation 5 consoles. That said, it still was a successful system…
In an increasingly hectic and uncertain world, it’s sometimes enjoyable to go back and appreciate older media from a simpler, quainter era. Video games are no exception to this desire, with many gamers wanting to experience (or reexperience) the look and feel of titles released decades prior – even if it’s a fairly recent game…
In an era where high-definition graphics and sprawling open worlds dominate the gaming landscape, Sea of Stars emerges as a refreshing homage to the golden age of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs). Developed by Sabotage Studio, known for their previous title The Messenger, this turn-based RPG captures the essence of 16-bit classics while infusing modern gameplay elements,…
Indie publisher CRITICAL REFLEX, known for cult classic games Buckshot Roulette and, more recently, Mouthwashing, looks to add another hit horror game to its catalog. In partnership with developer Trioskaz, the pair announced at the April 10 Triple-i Initiative that No, I’m not a Human will be launching this fall. Trioskaz prides itself on creating…
Discover the entire history of Fox McCloud, the fearless leader of the Star Fox team. From his initial appearance on the SNES to his appearances today, observe how this Nintendo legend came into existence. Fox McCloud is Nintendo’s best but underrated hero. He’s the Star Fox series lead character, a space pilot, a soldier’s son…
