Outcast – A New Beginning review: Hi Jetpack, I’m Dad
A sequel to a 1990s cult classic and open world pioneer in 2024 aims high but stays humble.
A beautiful new indie sandbox game just hit Steam, and I’m mesmerized
Every once in a while, a game comes along that’s so beautiful it stops you in your tracks. Sometimes it’s for sheer visual fidelity; the likes of Crysis, Skyrim, Final…
Phil Spencer on Helldivers 2 Not Being on Xbox: ‘I’m Not Exactly Sure Who It Helps’
Alongside the announcement that four Xbox games will be headed to other platforms, Phil Spencer also commented on other companies' approaches to exclusivity, namechecking Helldivers 2 specifically: "When I look…
Kurt Russell On Why He Didn’t Voice Snake In MGS: “IDK I’m A Movie Guy”
Despite the perceived similarities between Escape From New York's Snake Plissken and Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake, actor Kurt Russell says he never had any interest in voicing a similar…
Exciting new indie RPG Arco gets a free Steam demo, and I’m hooked
Blending exploration and decision-making with tactical turn-based RPG combat that would make the likes of Baldur’s Gate 3, Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, or Into the Breach proud, Arco is…
Mass Effect 2’s Human Reaper Was Dumb And I’m Sad We Didn’t Get More Of It
Mass Effect 2 is celebrating its 14-year anniversary today, January 26, 2024. Below, we look back at one of its strangest aspects, and how it set up a broader subplot…
Adam Driver On Star Wars: “I’m Not Doing Any More”
Actor Adam Driver played Kylo Ren in the new Star Wars trilogy, but don't expect him to return to the sci-fi series anytime soon. He said on the SmartLess podcast…
Diablo 4 isn’t Lilith’s story, and somehow I’m okay with it
From the moment her veiny, translucent red foot stepped into Sanctuary, I have been obsessed with Diablo 4’s prime antagonist, Lilith. Her soothing voice, her twisted quest for justice -…
Thirsty Suitors Review – “I’m Jala Goddamn Jayaratne!”
At a glance, Thirsty Suitors is a game about revenge. Its story follows the recently heartbroken Jala Jayaratne, who returns to her hometown only to be relentlessly attacked by a…
We’re one step from League of Legends KDA bath water, I’m afraid
Sure, Heartsteel are the new kids on the block, but no one is ever going to beat League of Legends iconic K-pop group, K/DA (except Pentakill, but that's an aside).…