I wish I could go back and experience Cuphead with fresh eyes; the run-and-gun boss battle formula was perfect, and I’m hankering for that difficult yet balanced feeling. While I haven’t been able to replicate that feeling since, there have been a few games that have scratched the

Gaming Trend · Episode 015: X Box Series X This week Erica Echlin and Jon Miller discuss all the released exclusives for the upcoming system X Box Series X. – The Gunk is described as a in-between of Pikmin and The Goonies – We already have irl zombie deer, they’re not that

My first encounter with the original Shantae on the GameBoy Color was through a Let’s Play by a small YouTube creator by the name of Brickroad. Eventually, I played it for myself, but those videos immediately enamored me with the game’s wacky charm and unique mechanics. I’ve

Crypto is back, and we’ve gotten our grubby little human paws on the Destroy All Humans! DNA Collector’s Edition.  We’ve unboxed it.  That’s what we do.  What’s in the box?  Let’s see… * This unique example of human craftsmanship is brought to you by your

There are collector’s editions, and then there are collector’s editions.  Destroy All Humans! is back, and we’ve gotten our hands on the Crypto-137 edition — a special edition of the game featuring a nearly 2′ tall statue and a backpack with a shockingly small storage compartment.  Let’s

With a barrage of roguelite, action-platforming, run-and-gun games on the market, it’s easy to get lost in the mix. But what does it take for a game to stand out in a crowded room full of gun-toting, action-packed, frantic, games? Whatever the formula is, Veewo Games, the team behind

Castle of Shikigami III is one of my guilty pleasure games from the Wii era. It’s a surprising mix of sadistic, Touhou-like bullet hell and some hilariously over-the-top cheesy voice acting (the PS2 predecessor outdoes it, but I love the pairing mechanics of III). Alfa System has recently created

Oh hey, another shoot-em-up! It seems we’ve been getting a ton of quick-paced shooting games, and they’ve been solid on the Switch. The recently released Rigid Force Redux takes the 2018 side-scrolling shooter and improves the experience on the go, with great performance and a charming take on