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REVIEW: The Plucky Squire celebrates the creative spirit and performs gaming magic

Nate Hermanson

Sep 179 min read

REVIEW: The Plucky Squire celebrates the creative spirit and performs gaming magic

The Plucky Squire is about how stories are able to inspire others to create, and the impact they have on young hearts and minds.

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REVIEW: The Crush House shows the cracks in reality (TV)

Nate Hermanson

Aug 910 min read

REVIEW: The Crush House shows the cracks in reality (TV)

REALITY GONE WILD (GONE SEXUAL) (GONE CHORBY) (ALL FUN)

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REVIEW: Pepper Grinder is a drillin' platformer that's smooth as butter

Nate Hermanson

Mar 288 min read

REVIEW: Pepper Grinder is a drillin' platformer that's smooth as butter

Thrilling drilling and buttery smooth platforming. If this Pepper Grinder asked me to "say when" I simply wouldn't.

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REVIEW: Wizard with a Gun shoots, loops, and crafts a satisfying solo and co-op experience

Nate Hermanson

Oct 30, 20238 min read

REVIEW: Wizard with a Gun shoots, loops, and crafts a satisfying solo and co-op experience

We played Wizard with a Gun in two-player co-op. Its gameplay loop and sandbox allow for fun experimentation across the board.

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REVIEW: Gunbrella soars with its quality and lands gently as one of the year's best releases

Nate Hermanson

Sep 13, 20237 min read

REVIEW: Gunbrella soars with its quality and lands gently as one of the year's best releases

The Gunbrella is the Best Weapon of 2023, THERE I SAID IT.

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REVIEW: Terra Nil's environmental reclamation puzzles are as impactful as they are addictive

Nate Hermanson

Mar 29, 20238 min read

REVIEW: Terra Nil's environmental reclamation puzzles are as impactful as they are addictive

Terra Nil, equal parts meditative and strategic, is a "reverse city builder" that has you restore barren land to its natural state.

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REVIEW: Return to Monkey Island proves that going back can be a hard but rewarding thing

Nate Hermanson

Sep 22, 202210 min read

REVIEW: Return to Monkey Island proves that going back can be a hard but rewarding thing

Those aren't tears on my face, matey. It's just mist from all this seafarin'. ARGH.

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REVIEW: Shuffle the deck against your foes in the witty and wily Card Shark

Nate Hermanson

Sep 17, 20226 min read

REVIEW: Shuffle the deck against your foes in the witty and wily Card Shark

Nerial has gaming's equivalent of a pair of aces in Card Shark — and I wouldn't even mind if they'd cheated to get this winning hand.

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(Not) E3 2022 is here for a week of reveals and chaos!

Nate Hermanson

Jun 8, 20223 min read

(Not) E3 2022 is here for a week of reveals and chaos!

It's that time of year again. The birds are singing, the video game marketers are scrambling. It's (Not) E3 2022 time! Full schedule inside!

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Undeniable Proof That 19th-Century Whaling Is The Greatest Gaming Backdrop

Zachy Hennessey

Nov 20, 20214 min read

Undeniable Proof That 19th-Century Whaling Is The Greatest Gaming Backdrop

Gamers, 19th-century nautical fiction just hits different. Let's explore the world of whaling.

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REVIEW: Daniel Mullins pulls the rug out in card-battling Inscryption

Nate Hermanson

Nov 7, 20218 min read

REVIEW: Daniel Mullins pulls the rug out in card-battling Inscryption

In an industry that operates so heavily under tradition, games like the horror deck builder Inscryption come along and shake you awake.

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REVIEW: Boomerang X is a three-hour adrenaline ride

Nate Hermanson

Sep 17, 20215 min read

REVIEW: Boomerang X is a three-hour adrenaline ride

Light, breezy, action-packed controlled chaos? Yes please! Boomerang X is a thrilling achievement as DANG!'s debut release.

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REVIEW: Death's Door delivers deadly delights

Nate Hermanson

Jul 25, 20215 min read

REVIEW: Death's Door delivers deadly delights

Despite playing as a soul-reaping crow, Death's Door is a lighthearted action game with excellent combat and professional polish.

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Early Access Check-in: Lose hours of your life to the hidden temple grind in Phantom Abyss

Nate Hermanson

Jul 21, 20214 min read

Early Access Check-in: Lose hours of your life to the hidden temple grind in Phantom Abyss

Avoid traps, loot tombs, and learn from other players' mistakes in Phantom Abyss, an asynchronous multiplayer roguelite in early access.

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E3 2021: The Definitive Tier List for Day 1 of E3 Weekend

Nate Hermanson

Jun 12, 20214 min read

E3 2021: The Definitive Tier List for Day 1 of E3 Weekend

We ranked E3 Day 1 showcases: Guerilla Collective 2, Wholesome Games, Future of Play, Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Digital & Gearbox.

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