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Up today at GameCritics.com, John Powell reviews Desk Space: Idle Spacefleet Clicker. This incremental experience largely delivers on its premise, but it lives in a strange middle ground where letting it idle was too slow, but giving it attention wasn't fast enough. tinyurl.com/n79d7k7m
Up today at GameCritics.com, Konstantin Koteski reviews Mortal Shell 2, from developer Cold Symmetry. It's hard to encapsulate what a massive leap forward this sequel is compared to the first, but there's no question it's one of 2026's best. gamecritics.com/kkoteski/mor...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Brad Bortone (the OTHER Brad) covers Nightmare Shift. This throwback-themed, short-form horror title taps into the fear that people working lonely nighttime gigs often feel when manning a desk solo. gamecritics.com/brad-bortone...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Eugene Sax offers up a video review for Wild Blue Skies. This furry aerial combat game takes obvious cues from Star Fox, but fails to move the formula forward in any meaningful way despite the source material being decades old. gamecritics.com/eugene-sax/w...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Jason Ricardo covers an indie called (literally) A Game About Chopping Trees. You chop trees. And then you chop more. ...Is there an underlying message, or is this just raw, rapacious capitalism? gamecritics.com/jason-ricci/...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Jason Ricardo has a preview of Torment Hexus. Now in Early Access, this roguelite with a few twists asks us if we'd like to defenestrate some CEOs and I can't imagine who wouldn't... gamecritics.com/jason-ricci/...
The new So Videogames Podcast is up! Ep 501 has a few different life updates along with: Beast of Reincarnation Talespinner Monsters are Coming! ...And more! gamecritics.com/brad-gallawa...
Up today at GameCritics.com, writer Jack Bray covers Gothic 1 Remake. This awkwardly-renamed title is a souped-up version of a true cult classic RPG, and one that embodies (and very possibly kicked off) the concept of 'eurojank'. gamecritics.com/gc-staff/got...
The 500th ep of the So Videogames Podcast is up! I'm joined by TWO guests to celebrate the milestone and we cover: Adventures of Elliot Doom: Revelations Poinpy Halo: CE 007: First Light Kynseed Death Stranding 2 TLoU Part 2 Beast of Reincarnation ...And more! tinyurl.com/ydse922j
Up today at GameCritics.com, @eugenesax.bsky.social covers Denshattack! This train-based racing and tricks game may use a whole load of anime tropes, but they know what they're doing and use them the right way to create one of 2026's must-plays. gamecritics.com/eugene-sax/d...
Some early morning thoughts from me about the state of video games at the moment.
Seriously: Play Your Old Stuff While New Stuff Gets More Expensive
I was reading this article from PC Gamer on a notion of embracing the tech we have now, since newer tech is getting progressively more…
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Up today at GameCritics.com, Thom Stone reviews Peppered: an Existential Platformer. This unconventional title might seem like it's about hopping & bopping, but ends up being more about our relationship to capitalism than stomping turtles. Top marks. gamecritics.com/thom-stone/p...
TOTAL MASSACRE is back! We're joined by @cheflubu.bsky.social and @robzacny.bsky.social for THE KILLER, recently rereleased in 4K. Now let's all point guns at each other's heads to express our feelings! totalmassacre.libsyn.com/the-killer open.spotify.com/episode/3s54...
Also up at GameCritics.com, @baxnalley.bsky.social offers up a review of the latest Starfox remake for the Switch 2. It sure is shiny and pretty, but beyond the upgraded visuals it doesn't offer much that you couldn't get from the original 30 years ago... gamecritics.com/ryan-nalley/...
So Videogames ep 498 is now up! Don't worry if you haven't heard the first 497 eps, you can jump in anytime and (almost) all are welcome! Games covered include: The Alters: Last variable (scored review) Farlands The King is Watching Gurei ...And more! gamecritics.com/brad-gallawa...
One of my favorite games of all time got a remake! Read what I thought below.
Brad Gallaway@bradgallaway.bsky.social · 2mo agoUp today at GameCritics.com, CJ Salcedo reviews Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. This facelift of the 13-year-old title was worth the revival effort. Hero Edward Kenway's story is exciting, the unwanted sci-fi is stripped out & the pirate action holds up nicely! tinyurl.com/e75kyfmw
Up today at GameCritics.com, CJ Salcedo reviews Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced. This facelift of the 13-year-old title was worth the revival effort. Hero Edward Kenway's story is exciting, the unwanted sci-fi is stripped out & the pirate action holds up nicely! tinyurl.com/e75kyfmw
Good morning! I wrote about Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle, and it's absolutely wonderful! It's a fun callback to tabletop RPGs, with a well-written story, and a narrative structure that reminded me of Resident Evil 2's (1998) zapping system. And it's also a beautifully handcrafted game.
Brad Gallaway@bradgallaway.bsky.social · 2mo agoUp today at GameCritics.com, writer @rorenado.bsky.social covers Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle. This superb and unconventional experience simulates book-based tabletop roleplaying akin to Fighting Fantasy, handcrafted by an industry veteran. gamecritics.com/rorenado/ver...
Up today at GameCritics.com, writer @rorenado.bsky.social covers Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle. This superb and unconventional experience simulates book-based tabletop roleplaying akin to Fighting Fantasy, handcrafted by an industry veteran. gamecritics.com/rorenado/ver...
Up today at GameCritics.com, John Powell reviews Ostranauts. This sci-fi capitalism sim does a great job with graphics and atmosphere, but ends up nickel-and-diming players to death with a million little aggravations. gamecritics.com/gc-staff/ost...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Jack Dunn reviews "The Remake Of The End Of The Greatest RPG Of All Time" -- and yes, it's literally called that. This most meta of games released in 2026 is also its most insightful and heartfelt. gamecritics.com/jack-dunn/th...
The new So Videogames Podcast is up! In episode 495, I cover: Rune Dice Hyperwired Gargoyles Remastered Kabuto Park Roadout ...And more! gamecritics.com/brad-gallawa...
The new So Videogames is up! In ep 493, Carlos & I are joined by Jeremy & Matt from the 2 Guys, 3 Consoles pod to discuss: RE2 Remake Ghost of Yotei Resident Evil : Requiem The Drifter Saros Nier: Automata 007: First Light Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell... And more! gamecritics.com/brad-gallawa...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Eugene Sax has a video quick look at Poly Fighter - a Steam Next Fest demo that combines fighting and roguelikes. Is it a chocolate + peanut butter situation? gamecritics.com/eugene-sax/f...
Also up at GameCritics.com today, new writer Michaela El-Ters offers up thoughts on Mina the Hollower, and its success in blending elements of Zelda and Souls to create something retro-yet-new, and entirely awesome. gamecritics.com/gc-staff/min...
Also up at GameCritics.com today, @baxnalley.bsky.social reviews Causal Loop. This sci-fi adventure manages multiple versions of yourself to accomplish things you can't do alone. Unfortunately, most of what you accomplish is pushing buttons... gamecritics.com/ryan-nalley/...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Mitch Z spends some time with the upcoming Rayman Legends remake -- it seems this 2D platformer is doing quite well in the modernization process! gamecritics.com/mitch-zehe/p...
Up today at GameCritics.com, Ben Schwartz reviews Bubsy 4D and finds that Atari's choice to hand the reins over to a proven indie developer was the right one. gamecritics.com/ben-schwartz...
The new So Videogames podcast is up! In this episode Carlos and I cover: Froggy Hates Snow – Review Crimson Desert John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Q Collection Guardians of the Galaxy Luna Abyss Bubsy 4D Mina the Hollower Wall World 2 007 Last Light …And more! gamecritics.com/brad-gallawa...
Also up at GameCritics.com today, Ben Schwartz reviews The Artisan of Glimmith and finds the failure of one game can lead to the triumphant birth of the next. This stained glass puzzler is pure & perfect. Those interested in chill vibe plays should track it down! gamecritics.com/ben-schwartz...
