Another year has come and gone and so it’s time for our list of the best games of 2022! This list was adapted from our editor-in-chief’s Twitter account so expect the opinions to be short and sweet. #11 – Marvel Snap This game is the spiritual successor to Cartoon Network gToons (look it up). The…
Author: Jacob McCourt
Jacob is a creator marketing professional, and a fan of video games. He produces the Left Behind Game Club and Cutscenes podcasts as well as Video Game Trivia on YouTube.
Wavetale Review
Wavetale is a game full of promise that delivers a great core movement mechanic. What is Wavetale? Wavetale is an action-adventure game where your playable character, Sigrid, gains the ability to move gracefully on the water. When her archipelago is suddenly threatened, it’s up to her to save the inhabitants that live on the islands…
We Are OFK Review
We Are OFK is a young adult drama that you must check out. What is We Are OFK? We Are OFK is an “interactive EP” that chronicles the origins of an LA-based group of dreamers trying to make it in the music world. Practically, it’s a narrative adventure indie game. In each of the game’s…
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Review
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope perfects the formula for this character/genre mash-up and may be one of the most surprising games of 2022. What is Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope? Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is the second game in the series that sees Ubisoft’s furry fiends, the Rabbids, come together with…
Pentiment Review
This review contains light spoilers about the first major gameplay event about two hours into the experience. Pentiment is the type of game that a subscription model like Xbox Game Pass enables. It’s an ambitious project from a small group within a very established team that smashes together two genres and explores an era not…
Video Game Tournament 101 (Updated for 2020)
In 2012, I released a video on YouTube called “Organize a Video Game Tournament”. It was a different time on YouTube (this is early 2010s one-shot content at its finest). My brother even made an appearance playing trombone in the background. Production quality aside, the video contains some great tips about video game tournament styles…
APEX Legends: The Best Marketing in Games
Marketing video games, like many other categories of products, used to be a much simpler proposition. In 2020, purchasers of video games are among the savviest and most critical consumers out there, so getting them to pay attention to your game is a harrowing proposition. Having consumers pay for your game is even tougher due…
Patapon 2 Remastered Review
After waiting almost two and a half years, the second game in Sony’s Patapon series has been remastered for a brand new audience on the PlayStation 4. How does Patapon 2: Remastered fair over 11 years since its original release? Well, it’s a mixed bag. The Story of Patapon 2: A Humble Re-Release Patapon 2 Remastered is a re-release…
Concrete Genie Review
James and the Giant Peach + Jet Grind Radio + Infamous = Concrete Genie. At first glance, I was certain that this equation would make for an incredibly compelling package. After working through the six-or-so-hour campaign and taking in the entire package, however, this title ambitiously swings for the fences. Still, it unfortunately only knocks out a ground-rule double on execution….
HITMAN: Definitive Edition Review
The HITMAN: Definitive Edition is the essential way to play IO Interactive’s fantastic re-invention of the Hitman series. What is the HITMAN: Definitive Edition? In addition to asking: “is HITMAN a good game,” you may very well be asking yourself, “what is the difference between HITMAN: Season 1, HITMAN: Game of the Year and HITMAN: Definitive Edition”? To understand that, it’s worth exploring the backstory of…
