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  OpinionImpressions

  I Can’t Stop Playing This Terrible Game, So Maybe It’s Really Good?

  It's not. It can't be. But what if it is? Or maybe I just like bad games? And what if it's genAI? Oh god, this is breaking me

  By John Walker Published March 26, 2026
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  OpinionImpressions

  Scott Pilgrim EX Is A Perfect Encore

  A crowded field of retro beat 'em ups makes room for one more

  By Ethan Gach Published March 3, 2026
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  CultureNews

  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Magic: The Gathering Cards Are Winning Me Over With Their Big-Time Video Game Vibes

  The latest Nickelodeon Universes Beyond expansion has some neat tricks

  By Ethan Gach Published February 17, 2026
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  Carolyn Petit’s Top 5 Games Of 2025

  This year, games that did traditional things very well and games that broke the mold completely rose to the top

  By Carolyn Petit Published December 31, 2025
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  ReviewsYear in Review

  The 10 Best Gaming Surprises Of 2025

  FromSoftware delivered a banger, the Fortnite Simpsons season was better than we expected, a KOTOR spiritual successor was announced and more good game news from 2025

  By Zack Zwiezen Published December 25, 2025
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  Reviews

  Terminator 2 Finally Has The Incredible Video Game Adaptation It’s Always Deserved

  Terminator 2D: No Fate is a masterpiece of run-and-gun arcade action

  By Carolyn Petit Published December 15, 2025
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  CultureNews

  Meet The Guy Keeping X-Men Vs. Street Fighter Alive At Evo 2025

  Side tournaments for cult fighting games keep the classic arcade spirit burning bright

  By Ethan Gach Published August 1, 2025
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  CultureNews

  The Scott Pilgrim Game Is Getting A Spiritual Successor Over 15 Years Later And It Looks Awesome

  Scott Pilgrim Ex is another pixel art beat-em up lovefest coming in 2026

  By Ethan Gach Published June 6, 2025
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  OpinionImpressions

  The Nintendo Switch Just Got One Hell Of An Arcade Platformer

  Bzzzt is the perfect 2D companion piece to Astro Bot

  By Ethan Gach Published September 23, 2024
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  CultureNews

  16-Bit Halloween And Evil Dead Games Launching This October

  RetroRealms arcade will let you mix and match characters from different horror films and shows

  By Zack Zwiezen Published August 13, 2024