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Somehow, I’m playing ‘Overwatch’ again
It's a great time to start playing Overwatch again.
I’ve fallen for Chrono Trigger’s text adventure pseudo-sequel
I’ve fallen for ‘Chrono Trigger’s’ pseudo-sequel text adventure, Radical Dreamers.
'Super Auto Pets' is an awesome (and extra cute) intro to auto battlers
Super Auto Pets is the perfect introduction to auto battlers.
'OlliOlli World' is a great Switch experience, despite a few flaws
OlliOlli World, the delightfully offbeat skateboarding platformer, launched a few weeks ago on basically every gaming console you could ask for. We tried it on the Nintendo Switch to see how it holds up on the less-powerful console.
‘Let’s Play! Oink Games’ is no Jackbox, but it's a worthy party game collection
Let's Play! Oink Games isn't as immediately accessible as Jackbox's popular series, but it's a start.
'Metroid Dread' reminded me why Metroid is an essential series
Metroid Dread is the first all-new game in the Metroid series since 2010, and it's an ideal example of what makes these games so memorable.
‘Splitgate’ brought out the ‘Quake III Arena’ addict in me
Splitgate is the perfect FPS for anyone who spent way too much time in Quake 3 Arena.
‘Welcome to Elk’ packs an emotional wallop in its short play time
Welcome to Elk is a short, but emotional, game about very personal stories.
Yup, Apple Arcade is still worth five bucks a month
My recent Apple Arcade binge made me realize it's still worth $5 a month.
I tried to play 'Unsung Story' and fell for 'Mario Party' instead
It was the only mini game I won the entire time my friends and I played. So, let’s talk about Mario Party instead. Yes, Mario Party. Because after all, the points don’t matter in Mario Party.
My return to ‘No Man’s Sky’ was a reminder of death and the void
No Man's Sky ended up being the perfect game to work out my potential mid-life crisis.
‘Persona 5’ was a nostalgic return to my NYC high school experience
Persona 5 was a nostalgic return to my NYC high school experience.
'Star Wars: Squadrons' is a perfectly pitched VR game
The game’s supporting cast is terrific.
How I discovered the magic of wholesome travel games
In a time when we can't travel anywhere, games offer a bit of relief.
‘Last Word’ is an RPG about the power of debate
Last Word is the rare RPG where you battle enemies with words.
'Maneater' and the simple pleasures of being a killer shark
Maneater is a game that finally lets you be a killer shark.
‘Final Fantasy Adventure’ was everything I hoped for 25 years later
25 years after its release, Final Fantasy Adventure (the first game in the Secret of Mana series) is still an effective RPG.
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' best feature is cooperation
After two months, the best part of Animal Crossing: New Horizon's is clearly all the new social cooperation features.
Who knew I’d get obsessed with a spreadsheet game?
And despite the fact that it’s basically a spreadsheet game, I’m hooked, it’s exactly the sort of time-sink game that shelter-in-place orders call for. It’s not the clicking that’s addictive, although the more work you put in, the more attached to your empire you do become.
'Kind Words' is the rare social network where everyone is nice
The older I get, the less energy I have for social media. Twitter is too busy, Facebook is too stupid and dating apps are just... ugh. But I still have that need to connect with people in some way, something I can approach at my own pace and not feel any kind of obligation. Last year came Popcannibal's Kind Words, a non-game game that lets you reach out, but expects nothing from you in return except good vibes.