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For as large a storied animation history Hayao Miyazaki and his company Studio Ghibli has, he is as stubborn as they come at least in the public eye. Time and again, he will always find ways to come out of retirement for "one last hurrah" when he's not chastising modern animation in Japan for being pandering and soulless pieces of entertainment. Be...
Sometimes, we yearn for a delectable treat that will satisfy our cravings, and Wonka undeniably fulfils this desire by serving up its sweetness in a delightful package. Directed by Paul King, the renowned filmmaker behind the beloved Paddington movies, this film seamlessly blends animation and live-action, creating an enjoyable all-ages adventure t...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch Genre: Metroidvania with Maple Story graphics & Devil May Cry action combo system 2023 already has its fair share of 2D Metroidvania/search action games: you get dumped on a giant map with interconnecting areas of various environments and settings, get powerups that help you traverse furth...
Platform(s): PS5 (version reviewed), Xbox Series, PC Genre: Action Adventure, Crime The latest Like A Dragon/Yakuza game from Sega holds a world record for shortest game entry in the long-running series, boasting a main quest runtime of 10 hours. Much like its previous iterations, you wander around the streets of a Japan city location as series...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed) Genre: Retro fantasy FPS Traversing the enchanting realms of Wizordum, my senses were immediately ensnared by the game's unwavering dedication to a retro aesthetic, reminiscent of iconic titles such as Heretic and Hexen. Developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, the vis...
The SteelSeries Alias Pro microphone offers a versatile solution for individuals looking to elevate their audio quality, whether they are streamers, podcasters, or anyone seeking an enhanced audio experience without a full studio setup. This microphone stands out by striking a balance between basic USB options and more advanced XLR-based systems. ...
Platforms: PC Genre: Simulation, Strategy, Building Management I'm not sure if this new building game in the Steamworld universe was good for my anxiety, but damn, was it a really good game. When I say I was addicted as soon as I started, I mean, I finished every single map available... If you don't know what it is, the game is a pretty simple ...
Flip phones are the new craze but what I find funny is that this craze happened when I was just a young girl. Despite once being beloved, flip phones had its sudden demise as the 2000s drew to a close. But why did it go out of business? Well, smartphones rose up with their larger touchscreens, sophisticated mobile operating systems, app ecosystems,...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed) PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S Genre: Cozy farming simulator No friends? No problem. Ikonei Island has your back! Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure is a cozy title by Norwegian studio Snowcastle Games. If you enjoy wholesome games like Stardew Vall...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Nintendo Switch Genre: Fishing adventure game with Cthulu-esque cosmic horrors lurking in the deep blue seas On the surface, Dredge is a fishing adventure game. You pilot a boat out to the sea, catch fish via a bunch of minigames where you hit moving targets within the green zone with timely button presses. Y...
Platform: Nintendo Switch Genre: Turn-Based RPG featuring Mario & the gang, new Squaresoft characters, and Yoko Shimomura's beginnings Back in 1996, Squaresoft (now Square Enix) teamed up with Nintendo at one point to make a brand-new role-playing game with turn-based combat starring characters from the Mario universe. Not only that, Square...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed) Genre: Fast-paced Mobility Action Game Katana Rama, the latest offering from Malaysian indie developer Ghost Machine Games, took me on a brief yet exhilarating journey into the heart of a digital realm. As a hacker program armed with a formidable sword, I embarked on a fast-paced adventure to break through dig...
Slashers are perhaps the most popular category of horror movies, boasting the likes of iconic franchises such as Halloween, Friday The 13th, Scream and more. After decades and countless movies, it's difficult for a slasher to be original and good. Surprisingly, Eli Roth's Thanksgiving is exactly that and perhaps one of the best modern slashers, des...
Ridley Scott is a legendary director who is perhaps best known, if not for 1979's Alien, then for his sweeping historical epics such as 2000's Gladiator and 2004's Kingdom Of Heaven. In his latest cinematic endeavour, he tackles one of the most famous conquerors and leaders in history; Napoleon Bonaparte of France. All's Fair In Love And...
Platforms: PC (version reviewed), PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch Genre: Platformer, Adventure, Action, Turn-Based Strategy, Atmospheric In the ever-evolving realm of visually appealing platformer-like games, it is always refreshing to encounter a title that introduces innovative concepts and surprises players. Developed ...
Ahhhh, the tablet. The awkward sibling in the smart and portable devices family. Always the second option to smartphones and laptops alike, and yet it's always seen as an essential inclusion to everyone's mobile office setup. In the past, tablets are considered as the device to solve size-related issues. Want a larger screen than your average...
When former indie comic book creator/writer Bryan Lee O'Malley made his debut with his work Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life in 2004, which ended in 2014, he took the indie comic book story world by storm with his video game references and workarounds in a love story. Said tale is about Scott Pilgrim winning the love of Ramona Flowers by defeat...
I've always been a Disney girl growing up. However, the last few years, the movies have been well, quite a disappointment. Maybe it was just me, but I didn't buy into the Moana hype as much as everyone did. Encanto had some catchy songs but for me that was just it (Please don't kill me). Now Wish, is Disney's latest animated musical fantasy film di...
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC Genre: Tactical Turn-Based Strategy, RPG, JRPG It's difficult to believe that it's been 6 years since the original worldwide launch of Persona 5 back in 2017. Ever since then, the game has received an updated definitive version with Persona 5 Royale and several spinoffs, the la...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One Genre: Realistic FPS Originally posted 10 November 2023. Updated 16 November 2023. As someone deeply involved in the Call of Duty world, I was surprised to learn early in 2023 about the upcoming sequel to last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II ...
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