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Astro Bot is holding onto his DualSense controller ship one handed while waving at the player once you get ready to launch

Astro Bot Review: Welcome To PlayStation’s New And Joyous Mascot

There’s a reason why Astro Bot compelled me towards my first-ever platinum trophy. This video game is a one-of-a-kind platformer, celebrating all things PlayStation while being a complete game.

October 11, 2024

Console Discussions

Five Features Nintendo’s Switch 2 MUST Have

Today, we dive into what we expect out of the successor to the Nintendo Switch - the Switch 2/Super Switch/SwitchU

October 9, 2024

Game Review

Hades Review

The son of the God of the Underworld wrecks havoc both on his father's domain and the usual notion of…

September 8, 2024

Mario is choosing his action for his turn while Luigi stares down a couple of new enemies in Brothership.

Upcoming Games

10 Excellent Video Games To Anticipate In 2024

Video gaming is always a hot topic this time of year, as Fall brings pre-holiday releases of some of the…

August 31, 2024

Game Review Pokemon Nuzlocke Runs

Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition – Nuzlocke Game Review

Pokemon Nuzlocke runs are meant to be a challenge - how does Pokemon Yellow fair in my eyes? Is it a breeze to please or does it grind my gears?

August 16, 2024

CHC Predicts General Posts

Has the Mobile Gaming Frenzy Died Down In 2024?

Mobile gaming has been rocking the games industry for the better part of a decade. Is this wildfire set up to continue burning bright, or is it soon to be overshadowed again by its console counterparts and other high-powered handhelds? Let’s take a closer look!

August 9, 2024

Game Design Gaming Basics 101

How Do Video Games Build Compelling and Dynamic Stories?

Ever wonder how stories have evolved in video games over the years? We give a simplified history of gaming story-crafting in this blog post!

August 5, 2024

Games Discussions General Posts

Has Minecraft Found Success in Their Spin Offs Yet?

Everyone knows Minecraft. But did you know about the spin offs? Let’s talk about them real quick in our next Minecraft-related post!

July 29, 2024

The tenth entry in Mortal Kombat had such a great range of new and returning fighters, and bangers for DLC choices too (yes, including a good ol’ Alien vs Predator match up)

Best Games Lists

Toasty! Which is the Best Mortal Kombat Game?

From 1992 - 2023, there's been 12 main Mortal Kombat games released - but which one is a Flawless Victory and which one deserves a Fatality?

July 26, 2024

Title page of the uber-popular game from Microsoft, Minecraft

Games Discussions

Are Minecraft Servers Suddenly Shutting Down in 2024?

Is Minecraft in danger of shutting down this year? Has the magic run dry for this relaxing game? Check out our post to get the latest updates on Minecraft!

March 25, 2024