A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
Horatio Goes Snowboarding is an endless, score-based arcade game with obvious nods to Ski Free, the classic Windows game from the early 90s. Mixing one part Frogger, one part snowboarding, and one part rogue elements, this retro throwback has some addicting qualities. Playing as this chubby gnome guy that I assume in named Horatio, the […]
There is no denying the similarities between White Shadows, developed by Monokel and published by Thunderful, and Limbo. Both games feature dark and shadowy environments, sometimes depicting extreme acts of violence with distributing imagery, complete with puzzle platforming gameplay. Although there is a lot in common, White Shadows has plenty of elements that separate it […]
Microsoft announced the following Xbox games will be free in January 2022 for Xbox Live Gold members. NeuroVoider ($13.99): Available January 1 to 31 Aground ($14.99): Available January 16 to February 15 Radiant Silvergun ($14.99): Available January 1 to 15 Space Invaders Infinity Gene ($9.99): Available January 16 to 31 NeuroVoider – check out my […]
Pumpkin Jack is clearly inspired by platforming classics of the late 90s and is all the better for it being released in 2021 (the original non-New Gen Edition was released in 2020). If Pumpkin Jack was released during the 360 era, it probably would have been written off as basic and boring. However, in an […]
The following Xbox games are discounted through December 13, 2021. Xbox One: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes 2K Ball N’ Brawl Bundle Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 50% DWG* 8-Bit Armies Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 90% Family Time Sale 9 Monkeys of Shaolin Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 75% Family Time Sale 9th […]
The Last Stand: Aftermath is the latest roguelike game to hit digital marketplaces but has a few differences that separate it from the other dozen rogue titles released this week. (It seems every game is a rogue these days.) First difference is the isometric perspective with 3D models. Unfortunately, the bland browns and grays provide […]
The following Xbox games are discounted through December 6, 2021. Xbox One: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes A Way Out EA Play 70% Black Friday Sale ABZU Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 65% Black Friday Sale Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S 75% Black Friday Sale Ace Combat 7: Skies […]
The following Xbox games will be free to Xbox Live Gold and Ultimate members in December 2021. The Escapists 2 ($19.99): Available December 1 to 31 Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition ($24.99): Available December 16 to January 15 Orcs Must Die! ($14.99): Available December 1 to 15 Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet ($9.99): Available December 16 […]
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft added more games to the Xbox One/Xbox Series X backwards compatibility list. Due to licensing issues, Microsoft has claimed this will be the last batch of games added to the backwards compatibility list. Here is the full list: Content Title Content Type Discount Notes 0 day Attack on […]
Energy Cycle Edge is a simple puzzle game, just align colored blobs, but takes a tremendous amount of skill to complete. If you like a thinking-based challenge where you have to plan several moves ahead, this is your game. Color starburst space blobs are placed in rows and columns. Clicking any blob will change the […]
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