Board games and video games have been intersecting more frequently in recent years, with many indie developers reimagining tabletop experiences for PC players. Beacon Patrol, from Shapes and Dreams and BrutalHack, sits right in that space: a cooperative, tile-laying exploration game that puts you at…

Welcome to the Death March Lottery The Long Walk (2025) is a haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s early dystopian novella, finally brought to the screen by director Francis Lawrence. If you’ve never read the book, go in blind. That’s the best way to experience the…

Roguelites often thrive on chaos, unpredictability, and the sheer thrill of survival, and Katanaut delivers all three in spades. Developed by Voidmaw and published by Acclaim, Inc., this solo-dev project takes the familiar Metroidvania-inspired roguelite formula and injects it with a potent dose of cosmic…

Firefighting has always carried an undeniable drama: the rush to the call, the roar of flames, the fight against unpredictable danger. Few games have attempted to capture that experience with authenticity and depth. Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, developed by Weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH and published by…

The annual arrival of a new NBA 2K game always brings a mixture of hype, skepticism, and cautious optimism. NBA 2K26, developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, lands with a promise of hyper-realism through its upgraded ProPLAY™ technology, smoother controls, and a revamped…

R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series has always been a balancing act—creepy enough to make your skin prickle but playful enough to keep you coming back for more. Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek, developed by PHL Collective and published by GameMill Entertainment, steps into that legacy with…

ElementVerdictGenreHorrorRuntime2h 15mMPAA RatingRDirectorMichael ChavesBest MomentBasement axe chaseWorst MomentPing pong family dramaRewatch ValueLowAudience Score78% (Google), 55% (RT) 🎬 The Warren’s Final Case—or Is It Just Another Case? Set in 1986, The Conjuring: Last Rites follows Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate what’s being called their…

The original Daemon X Machina was a curious beast—an eccentric mech-action title that carved out its own space at a time when fans were starved for giant-robot combat. Titanic Scion, the full-fledged sequel from Marvelous Inc., is set to release in 2025 with the promise…

When Julian Gollop’s name is attached to a project, expectations are immediately set high. Known as the mind behind X-COM, Gollop has always thrived on blending strategy with inventive twists. Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids doesn’t just carry that DNA—it mutates it into something…

Toxic Delays & Indie Vibes The Toxic Avenger (2025) isn’t actually a 2025 movie—it was made in 2023 but spent two years in distribution hell. Why? Because Lionsgate reportedly thought it was unreleasable. Enter Cineverse, the same indie distributor that got Terrifier in theaters. They…