Author: Matt Eakins

Matt has been an avid gamer since he first ventured to Zebes in Super Metroid. If he's not there, he's probably racking his mind over a puzzler, running through a JRPG, or grinding Dark Souls again. You can find him at your local bookstore, disc golf course, or friendly Smash Bros. tournament otherwise. With a background in Linguistics and Creative Writing, he loves writing about anything from gaming to semiotics.
  • Motorsport Manager Review

    The world of motorsport racing is fast, slick, expensive, and strenuous. If you’d rather not participate in the heat of the action, Motorsport Manager might interest you. A simulation game to its very core, you’ll deal with every aspect of motorsport racing outside of driving the car. Racing fans, as well as real-world motorsport professionals,…

  • Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension Review

    The scope of this title is tremendous. Simulation and strategy reign supreme, as you balance everything in your world. Start from the bottom and climb the ranks, or dive in already in full control. Whatever your choose, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence – Ascension will satisfy. Fans of sim/strategy games should definitely give this one…

  • Thumper Review

    Thumper, to put it plainly, will leave you in awe. The “rhythm violence” game from developer Drool is as fast as it is addicting. Everything from the sound to the colour scheme is done with masterful precision. Barrel through a terrifying, luminescent void as a metallic beetle with a knack for a good beat. While…

  • Battlezone Review

    Battlezone is a title that finds a good home with PSVR. A modern take on an old arcade classic, this game succeeds in offering an immersive experience. However, what is there to experience can get stale after a while, no matter how deeply connected it felt initially. There are plenty of good things going on…

  • Nintendo Switch: Will Ingenuity Lead To Success?

    Nintendo has finally alleviated the stress of hundreds of thousands of gamers. The Nintendo Switch is here, it is real, and it is coming. Everything about the new Nintendo console at this point is speculation, but it sure looks like a classic dose of Nintendo genius. Another new console release from Nintendo proves one thing:…

  • RIGS: Mechanized Combat League Review

    PSVR is upon us. Among its somewhat ample launch titles is RIGS: Mechanized Combat League. One of the most fully fleshed-out titles available, RIGS is basically a FPS; hop into your mech and enter an immersive VR experience. Online and offline, this title shows the promise VR has in this industry. If you’re part of…

  • Paper Mario: Color Splash Review

    Nintendo’s mustachioed poster child is back in prime form with Paper Mario: Color Splash. Venture to Prism Island with Mario and company to restore colour to the once vibrant world. Collect cards, paint the world, and unravel the mystery of the missing paint! It’s a stunning world full of fun, exploration, and excitement. Paper Mario:…

  • Dark Souls 3 New DLC Gets PvP Focused Trailer

    On October 25th, Dark Souls III will spread its wings and expand with the Ashes of Ariandel DLC. The DLC promises new areas, weapons, bosses and (FINALLY!) a PvP arena. FromSoftware has dropped a trailer, focusing on the PvP arena itself. Dark Souls III players are about to have a lot more to do in…

  • Quest of Dungeons Review

    It’s getting to the point now where dungeon crawlers are everywhere. You sneeze, and another procedural dungeon crawler is released. Quest of Dungeons is another one, thrown into the ever growing pile, that will likely fade into obscurity. Without taking great strides to separate itself from others like it, it never really stands out. There’s…

  • Preview: Dark Flame is an Ode to Castlevania, with a Nod to Metroid

    Dark Flame has everything you want from a 2D ARPG title. Fantastic environments, fluid mechanics, and great enemy design all come out in droves. Just within this pre-alpha build, a solid foundation for a great game exists. While, for most of the demo, it feels more like a tribute to Castlevania than anything else, that…

  • Me and My Controller: 20 Years of Gaming

    On September 20th, I turned 26 years old. That day isn’t necessarily important, and that age isn’t meaningful. But something hit me whilst I was thinking about it: on that day, I also celebrated 20 years of being a gamer. It’s been a part of the majority of my life, and I thought, “What has it…

  • Laser Disco Defenders Review

    Laser Disco Defenders might be coated in a classic vibe, but it sure plays like a shiny new product. Skate and glide your way through levels of top-down gameplay. Blast your enemies away with your groovy lasers, and make sure your outfit is looking good. Four playable characters and chaotic gameplay makes this one a…

  • Endless Burst Review

    Nine ships, 20+ levels, and lots of bullets. That’s what awaits those jumping into Neon Squid Games’ Endless Burst. If you have experience with bullet hell games, you won’t get much new content from here. But if you’re a newbie to the genre, Endless Burst can bring you up to speed. It doesn’t feel as…

  • Nebulous Review

    Do you enjoy physics, puzzles, and the vast loneliness of space? Then you’re in luck! Nebulous is a physics-based puzzler from Namazu Studios that messes with your mind almost as much as gravity. Guide Dash Johnson, a stranded astronaut, through a variety of increasingly difficult levels. Set the pieces needed to complete each level and…

  • Strike Vector EX Review

    Strike Vector EX is a fast-paced, action packed game with slick graphics, responsive controls, and great variety. Pilot your Vector around floating cities, mining facilities, and enemy strongholds all at high speeds. The game moves fast and the action is palpable, which lends to a memorable experience with each mission. It harks back to the…

  • Panda Love Review

    Panda Love is a one button platformer that ends as quickly as it begins. Guide a love-struck panda through a charming world filled with obstacles and spikes so he can find his lady panda. The definition of a pick-up-and-play game; Panda Love almost feels like a tutorial for a first-time gamer. Describing Panda Love is…

  • Inversus Review

    Inversus isn’t a game that tries to overload the player with bright colors, intense sounds, or deep intricacy. The game gives you the basics, but success requires strategic planning and execution by the player. Without bursting at the seams with content, Inversus offers plenty of reasons to come back if you find its appeal. Hypersect…

  • Overwatch Going Free-to-Play on PS4 and Xbox One September 9th-12th

    Blizzard Entertainment is giving players on Xbox One and PS4 a chance to play Overwatch for free starting on Sep. 9th-12th. The critically acclaimed, worldwide phenomenon has made waves since its release. If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, try it and see if there’s a seat for you. Overwatch is on everyone’s radar…

  • Binaries Review

    Binaries bridges the gap between puzzler and platformer with grace, in turn creating an experience both joyous and increasingly stressful. With hundreds of levels ranging from easy to insane, the game doesn’t lack content. While at times frustration may trump enjoyment, it’s hard to stop after just one level. Developers Ant Workshop made quite a…

  • Reminder: Paragon enters Open Beta August 16th on PS4 & PC

    Epic Games’ shiny new MOBA, Paragon, is leaving its early access stages and heading into Open Beta this week. If you missed your chance to play early, now’s your opportunity to jump into the fray without hurting your wallet. This Tuesday August 16th, Paragon will be free-to-play for PC and PS4 players through an Open…

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