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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is good, plain fun

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is good, plain fun

Matt Buxton
May 26, 2022
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After a long run of mechanically complex video games with vague, sparse storylines like “Elden Ring,” I’ve been looking for a good ol’ popcorn game to settle in and enjoy.

‘Weird West’ combines spaghetti weirdness with high strangeness

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‘Weird West’ combines spaghetti weirdness with high strangeness

Matt Buxton
Updated May 12, 2022

Review: Tiny Tina’s Wonderland proves less is more but more is wonderful

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Review: Tiny Tina’s Wonderland proves less is more but more is wonderful

Matt Buxton
Apr 28, 2022

Closing the book on the masterpiece that is Elden Ring

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Closing the book on the masterpiece that is Elden Ring

Matt Buxton
Updated Apr 14, 2022

Gran Turismo 7 is the best and worst of racing games

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Gran Turismo 7 is the best and worst of racing games

Matt Buxton
Mar 31, 2022

With a remake on the horizon, now is the time to revisit Live A Live

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With a remake on the horizon, now is the time to revisit Live A Live

Gaget
Mar 24, 2022

I can't quit 'Elden Ring,' so at least here's some tips for surviving the fight

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I can't quit 'Elden Ring,' so at least here's some tips for surviving the fight

Matt Buxton
Mar 17, 2022

An underpriced, delirious replayable mess of fun

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An underpriced, delirious replayable mess of fun

Gaget
Mar 10, 2022

‘Elden Ring’ is a masterpiece, a brutal masterpiece

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‘Elden Ring’ is a masterpiece, a brutal masterpiece

Matt Buxton
Updated Mar 9, 2022

Latest Wario offering returns to its rapid roots

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Latest Wario offering returns to its rapid roots

Gaget
Feb 24, 2022

Smart challenges make 'Rogue Tower' stand out in the tower defense genre

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Smart challenges make 'Rogue Tower' stand out in the tower defense genre

Matt Buxton
Feb 17, 2022

Escape Simulator translates the real life experience of escape rooms into the digital realm

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Escape Simulator translates the real life experience of escape rooms into the digital realm

Matt Buxton
Feb 10, 2022

Altering between irritating and interesting, 'Goemon 4' goes beyond weird into the bizarre

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Altering between irritating and interesting, 'Goemon 4' goes beyond weird into the bizarre

Gaget
Jan 27, 2022

Latest 'Super Monkey Ball' is enough to drive you bananas

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Latest 'Super Monkey Ball' is enough to drive you bananas

Gaget
Jan 20, 2022

Go on a pollution-fighting space adventure in 'The Gunk'

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Go on a pollution-fighting space adventure in 'The Gunk'

Matt Buxton
Jan 13, 2022

Retro rhythm rerelease brings musical brilliance in a tiny package

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Retro rhythm rerelease brings musical brilliance in a tiny package

Gaget
Jan 6, 2022

Some vamped-up rereleases and throw-back games for mobile fun

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Some vamped-up rereleases and throw-back games for mobile fun

Gaget
Dec 30, 2021

Video games of 2021

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Video games of 2021

Matt Buxton
Dec 23, 2021

'Forza Horizon 5': A fun new arcade racer to play

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'Forza Horizon 5': A fun new arcade racer to play

Chris Freiberg
Dec 16, 2021

The new 'Archvale' has a perfect mix of challenge and fun

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The new 'Archvale' has a perfect mix of challenge and fun

Matt Buxton
Dec 9, 2021

The video game creator Kanoguti's past and how it influences his work

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The video game creator Kanoguti's past and how it influences his work

Gaget
Updated Nov 4, 2021

'No More Heroes III:' A thought provoking release

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'No More Heroes III:' A thought provoking release

Gaget
Oct 21, 2021

Minimalist 'Haru to Shura' does a lot with a little even if you don't fully grasp it

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Minimalist 'Haru to Shura' does a lot with a little even if you don't fully grasp it

Gaget
Oct 7, 2021

‘Deathloop’ is time-tripping perfection loaded with mysteries

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‘Deathloop’ is time-tripping perfection loaded with mysteries

Matt Buxton
Updated Sep 30, 2021

'Asha in Monster World' propels the indie franchise's momentum

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'Asha in Monster World' propels the indie franchise's momentum

Gaget
Sep 23, 2021

'Aliens: Fireteam Elite" is a must-play for fans of the "Alien" series

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'Aliens: Fireteam Elite" is a must-play for fans of the "Alien" series

Matt Buxton
Sep 16, 2021

At 'Bear's Restaurant,' serving up a slice of the afterlife

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At 'Bear's Restaurant,' serving up a slice of the afterlife

Gaget
Sep 9, 2021

‘Supernatural’ makes working out a game, but it’s not cheap

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‘Supernatural’ makes working out a game, but it’s not cheap

Matt Buxton
Sep 2, 2021

Classic indie thriller 'SNATCHER' still holds up today

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Classic indie thriller 'SNATCHER' still holds up today

Aug 26, 2021

In colorful world of card battlers, drab ‘Banners of Ruin’ doesn’t stand out

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In colorful world of card battlers, drab ‘Banners of Ruin’ doesn’t stand out

By Matt Buxton
Aug 19, 2021

'Garlic' should be the next big indie success

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'Garlic' should be the next big indie success

By Gaget
Aug 12, 2021

‘The Ascent’ is a gorgeous and gritty action adventure

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‘The Ascent’ is a gorgeous and gritty action adventure

Matt Buxton
Aug 5, 2021

‘World’s End Club’ is a road movie turned indie game

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‘World’s End Club’ is a road movie turned indie game

Gaget
Jul 29, 2021

Patience, experience will pay off in 'Clockwork Calamity'

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Patience, experience will pay off in 'Clockwork Calamity'

Gaget
Jul 15, 2021

Medieval battling has never been as epic as it is in 'Chivalry II'

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Medieval battling has never been as epic as it is in 'Chivalry II'

Matt Buxton
Jul 8, 2021

The 'NieR' series gets a reboot, and it's worth it

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The 'NieR' series gets a reboot, and it's worth it

Gaget
Jun 17, 2021

Competitive dodgeball? Yep, it's a knockout.

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Competitive dodgeball? Yep, it's a knockout.

By Matt Buxton
Jun 10, 2021

Patience pays off in indie game 'Root Film'

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Patience pays off in indie game 'Root Film'

Gaget
Jun 3, 2021

Take flight in the open world with ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’

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Take flight in the open world with ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’

By Matt Buxton
May 27, 2021

'Resident Evil Village' isn't the best in the series but it's a solid addition

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'Resident Evil Village' isn't the best in the series but it's a solid addition

Chris Freiberg, for the News-Miner
May 20, 2021

Simplicity and soul is at the heart of 'Little Town Hero'

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Simplicity and soul is at the heart of 'Little Town Hero'

Gaget
May 20, 2021

With a slate of high-stress games, the charming ‘Dorfromantik’ is a perfectly peaceful escape

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With a slate of high-stress games, the charming ‘Dorfromantik’ is a perfectly peaceful escape

Matt Buxton
Updated May 13, 2021

'Risk System' is an overlooked banger of shoot-em-up games

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'Risk System' is an overlooked banger of shoot-em-up games

Gaget
May 6, 2021

The 'Chaos Wastes' are reason to return to ‘Vermintide 2’

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The 'Chaos Wastes' are reason to return to ‘Vermintide 2’

Matt Buxton, The Great Indoors
Apr 29, 2021

'Balan Wonderworld' is a weird game in normal game packaging

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'Balan Wonderworld' is a weird game in normal game packaging

Gaget
Apr 22, 2021

Sublime destruction and getaways featured in 'Teardown'

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Sublime destruction and getaways featured in 'Teardown'

Matt Buxton
Apr 15, 2021

Indie game double bill: ‘Lorera’ and ‘qomp’ hook you in

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Indie game double bill: ‘Lorera’ and ‘qomp’ hook you in

Gaget
Apr 8, 2021

The world of ‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ still holds up

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The world of ‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ still holds up

Matt Buxton
Updated Apr 1, 2021

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Indie ‘Iconoclasts’ holds its own against mainstream gaming

Gaget
Mar 25, 2021

‘Loop Hero’ brings a weird, unique twist to dungeon crawlers, but is it good weird?

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‘Loop Hero’ brings a weird, unique twist to dungeon crawlers, but is it good weird?

Matt Buxton
Mar 18, 2021

Exploration has never been as good as it is in 'Valheim'

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Exploration has never been as good as it is in 'Valheim'

Matt Buxton
Mar 11, 2021

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