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In ‘007 First Light,’ Bond Is At His Best

007 First Light is IO Interactive at their best, blending together dense sandboxes, huge set pieces, and a fresh take on Bond.

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Episode 124: The Feed Is Fake

This week, Alex, Kate, and Matt talk about how basically everything on the internet now is either paid advertising that's inflating how much people care about a thing, or exploitative free advertising at the expense of actual marketing professionals and campaigns. It's all bad and makes products worse while making it impossible to believe that anything online is even real anymore. Plus, how AI is regenerating ads and paid endorsements as legitimate information.

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‘Mina The Hollower’ Is Dark, Deep, And Another Yacht Club Success

Mina the Hollower is as, if not more, fun as the trailers showed. Clever boss and level design, and modifier systems give this second outing a massive joyous swing for the fences.

Looking for Horror? Check Out Certified Forgotten

Supporting indie media is cool! Check out one of the best writer-owned horror outlets, Certified Forgotten. With a spotlight on indie filmmakers, CF is the premiere place on the internet to learn about independent and international horror releases.

Planet Zoo 2 Is On The Way From Frontier Developments With Amazing New Additions

Frontier Developments announced today that Planet Zoo 2 is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and we even got a release date.

[EXCLUSIVE] How Supermassive Games Refined Their Horror Formula With ‘Directive 8020’

Supermassive Games has built an audience around their storytelling and in Directive 8020, they've refined it with their characters' depth.

Netflix’s ‘The Boroughs’ Is Just Great Sci-Fi

The Boroughs is one of the best series that Netflix has put out this year. It’s about where we’re all going, and even with its weird little creatures, that heart is never lost.

Razer Nailed Its BLACKPINK Collection – Photocards And All

Ingrid Is Out Of This World In Her Dazzling ‘Street Fighter 6’ Debut

Ingrid brings cosmically powered gameplay to Street Fighter 6. It just takes a little timing and practice to unlock it all.

‘The Last Viking’ Is Unequivocally What The Arts Should Aspire To

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Has Plenty of New Ideas that Feel Fresh

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 takes the series to South Korea, we took a look at the campaign and multiplayer and were surprised.

‘I Love Boosters’ Delivers Audacious Filmmaking With Too Much Story

I Love Boosters works best as an experiment. With an outlandish sense of style, gleeful refusal to adhere to any pre-approved structural whim, and Palmer’s stratospheric charisma, Riley delivers distinctive visuals energized by high-octane exuberance at the sheer wonder of making a film.

‘Mina The Hollower’ Is Creating A New Universe After 8 Years Of ‘Shovel Knight’

Nick Wozniak of Yacht Club Games about shifting from an eight-plus year franchise to something completely new in Mina the Hollower.

‘The Legend of Kitchen Soldier’ Is Charming From The Jump

The Legend of Kitchen Soldier Episodes 1-4 establish a charming game-ified setup. While cooking may be its focus, Kang Sung-jae is its heart.

The ‘Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace’ Is Its Most Delightful Expansion So Far

While some aspects are lacking, the Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace expansion is a fun and delightful update for players looking for more.

Goodbye Destiny And Thanks For The Memories

It was just over ten years ago, in 2014, that I downloaded the beta test for Bungie’s upcoming title, a shooter called Destiny.

‘No Place For Football’ Has a Resilient and Resolute Nature

No Place For Football highlights the game’s resolute and resilient nature. No matter the continent or culture, football always finds a way to materialize as people travel, train, and triumph.