Anime has reached new heights in 2023, with more and more content coming out and recognition spanning further than it ever has. People are finding new ways to bring this content to the ever-growing audience, though to varying degrees of success. While the market seems to be focused on live…

I remember the day I started Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout. It was the first Atelier game I played, and I only decided to try it by chance. Nevertheless, I was glad I did, as it got me into the massive haul of Atelier games. About four…

Made in Abyss is a series that has both a manga as well as anime that spans over 11 volumes, 23 episodes, and 3 movies at this time. This charming looking anime looks fluffy at first, but as you dive into the nitty gritty you realize there are many dark…

What happens to a game when it is remade? Does it become obsolete or does it keep some merit? That is a question that Persona 3 in particular had to face a couple of times. One year after its original launch on the PlayStation 2, Persona 3 FES released to…

Series like Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and Super Smash Brothers have dominated the fighting game scene over the last few years, yet there are still gems of this genre to be found outside of these massive franchises. River City Girls, released in 2019 as part of the River City franchise,…

Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection for the Nintendo Switch gives two full versions of games from the franchise, Life is Strange and Life is Strange Before the Storm, that showcase Max and Chloe’s stories while allowing players a glimpse into the rest of the series. This is a great way…

The Switch has long since become a safe haven for farming games big and small. Among some of the more well known farming games is Rune Factory. The Rune Factory series has been on Nintendo systems since its creation in 2006 for the DS. And just three years later in…

When Joker joined the fight in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Persona coming to the Nintendo Switch became inevitable.  When Persona 4 Golden broke the mold and got ported to Steam, the series’ multi-platform contract got sealed. At long last, the fabled Persona Switch ports were finally announced afterward, with Persona…

Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and take a break. In the ever-expanding world of gaming, there’s a constant stream of titles that offer intense hours of competitive fun. Every now and then though, it’s refreshing to play a game that encourages slow and strategic thinking. That seems to…

Kirby fans have been enjoying an all-out buffet in the Switch generation. From mainline games to free-to-play spin-offs, a large variety of games featuring our favorite pink fluff ball is available to play. Last year, he entered the third dimension for the first time in Kirby and The Forgotten Land.…