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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Is Still Amazing in 2026

When I first played and reviewed Dragon's Dogma 2 for The Escapist, it was pretty much everything I expected as a fan of the...

FFXIV Evercold Tokyo Fan Fest 2026 News & Info Round-up

The FFXIV Tokyo Fan Fest 2026 took place during Halloween weekend, and I was busy with my own Halloween festivities so... apologies. But I...
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Maybe I Should’ve Killed Quiet in MGS V After All [Fieldnotes]

FieldnotesĀ is a weekly column where I drop into a new (or old) game and report back with raw notes, sharp takes, unfiltered, and sometimes...
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A small figure in a red dress riding on a big bug in Silksong.

Certain Games Just Aren’t For You & That’s Okay

This week, after years of delays and silence and anticipation and Twitch chats filled with "Silksong when?", Team Cherry has finally released Hollow Knight:...
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A man standing in front of an explosion with a thumbs up. Episode 3 of Peacemaker Season 2.

Peacemaker Season 2’s Alternate Timeline Story Is an Oldie But Always...

This article contains spoilers for episode 3 of Peacemaker Season 2.The concept of alternate timelines or jumping back and forth between time is one...
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A group of characters outside the Discounty supermarket.

Discounty: The Retcon Review

As far as cozy games go, Discounty really bucks the trend by making you feel anxious and guilty about everything you're doing every step...
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A raccoon holding golden coins.

How RACCOIN, A Game About Watching a Machine Push Coins, Came...

In the past decade, we've seen that the simplest ideas can often pave the way for the most compelling games to take shape. Balatro...
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A man holding up a small dog.

All Big Boss Needs in MGS V Are His Boyfriends &...

FieldnotesĀ is a weekly column where I drop into a new (or old) game and report back with raw notes, sharp takes, unfiltered, and sometimes...