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Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review - Cowabunga or Cowabummer? - MonsterVine The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond set introduces Sneak, Disappear, mutagen tokens, a Turtle Power commander deck, and the cooperative Turtle Team-Up format.

That’s right, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are the next Universes Beyond set in Magic the Gathering, and while there’s been a bit of skepticism towards the set, we’re here to let you know if it’s a hit or a cowabummer. - @diegoescala.bsky.social

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I am beyond excited for Mouse PI For Hire!

Today I get to be a part of my first new game. To say I’m proud of myself and my peers would be an understatement.

As a lifetime fan, working at Bungie has been a dream come true.

From Witch Queen to Marathon, it’s been an absolute privilege.

See you on Tau Ceti, Runners.

Armatus Preview – Can This Third-Person Roguelite Stand Out in 2026? Armatus enters a crowded market with swaths of roguelite third-person shooters vying for gamers’ attention. While it’s hard to say how it will fare as a full release, this demo provides a brief look…

Armatus enters a crowded market with swaths of roguelite third-person shooters vying for gamers’ attention. - @raisinbman.bsky.social

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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Preview – Cartoon Noir Chaos Meets Classic Boomer Shooter Gameplay Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, “How would Doom 93 look if it were made in the style of a noir Steamboat Willie?” No? Just me? Well, thankfully, the team over at Fumi Games apparently asked…

Admittedly, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has been a game I’ve been looking forward to since I saw gameplay at last year’s Summer Game Fest. It’s a refreshing take on the Boomer Shooter genre, and it’s fun in its purest form. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social

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March 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up: New Releases & Demos I’m not going to lie and say February was a great month; it kinda sucked! Just like the month before it, and the months in the foreseeable future. What can I say, I’m an optimist. But dealing with…

March 2026 Indie Game Wrap-Up: New Releases & Demos

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Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Preview – A Stellar Return for the DS RPG Series I played the first Mega Man Star Force game back in the day on my Nintendo DS and really dug it. Given its narrative and gameplay connections to the Mega Man Battle Network series – my favorite Mega…

After Capcom has been whipping up these snazzy new Mega Man collections for the past several years, we’ve finally reached the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and this one seems just as exceptional as the rest. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review – The Great Nosgoth Rebellion of 2003 What is the purpose of remastering an old game? Is it to preserve as much of the original product as possible? Should the team simply look to upscale the game so it plays on modern platforms, or is…

I’d like to think it depends on the project but, let’s be real, it’s about IP holders making a quick buck. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is no different. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social

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Scott Pilgrim EX Review – Quests Make You Fat? Scott Pilgrim EX takes a different approach than the previous Scott Pilgrim beat-em-up, which works in some ways and feels a bit stiff in others. Despite the slightly wonky format, the aesthetic and…

Scott Pilgrim EX takes a different approach than the previous Scott Pilgrim beat-em-up, which works in some ways and feels a bit stiff in others. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Back from Oahu what did I miss?

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Upgrade – Is 60 FPS Worth $5? - MonsterVine Xenoblade Chronicles X now runs at 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2. We break down performance, visual improvements, pop-in, and whether the paid upgrade delivers real value.

I’d say that the performance upgrade alone is worth it if you do put a decent amount of importance on 60 fps as I do, and won’t be too put off by dropping a fiver or so on the update. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Resident Evil Requiem Review – Capcom’s Ultimate Modern Resident Evil - MonsterVine Resident Evil Requiem blends first-person survival horror with RE4-inspired action, starring Leon and newcomer Grace in Capcom’s most refined modern Resident Evil yet.

Resident Evil Requiem fucking rips. It’s the best gameplay—both survival horror and action—in the series since 4. Swapping between segments enhances both experiences, making for a fantastic horror experience monstervine.com/2026/02/resi...

Resident Evil Requiem takes the best of the modern games and remakes and smashes them together to create the best Resident Evil in years. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social

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The Disney Afternoon Collection is a brilliant bunch of Disney video games that are mostly well worth playing 30+ years later. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Best Co-Op Games on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (February 2026) It’s February, and love is in the air. What better way to share the love than to sit down and play something fun with your other half or buddy? As you’d expect, Xbox Game Pass has you covered on that…

Best Co-Op Games on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (February 2026)

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Crisol: Theater of Idols Review – Blood-Powered Guns and Gothic Horror in Alt-Spain It is a pleasure to encounter games that make me remember my youth, and Crisol: Theater of Idols is the kind of game that makes me fondly remember the 90s. In a world of constantly-launching and…

It is a pleasure to encounter games that make me remember my youth, and Crisol: Theater of Idols is the kind of game that makes me fondly remember the 90s. - @oldpappythomas.bsky.social

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High on Life 2 Interview: Squanch Games on Skateboarding, Opt-In Comedy, and Pushing the Sequel Further High on Life 2 builds on the breakout success of the original while taking bigger swings with its comedy, gameplay, and cast. After the first game became Xbox Game Pass biggest launch of 2022,…

We spoke with Narrative Director Alec Robbins about what the team learned from that debut, why skateboarding became a core feature, and how they approach writing 15+ hours of jokes in an interactive format.

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Magic: The Gathering – Lorwyn Eclipsed Review – A Whimsical Return That’s a Slam Dunk It’s been a month since the release of the highly anticipated return to the world of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor in Lorwyn Eclipsed, and I’ve been deep in that world, trying out everything the set has to…

It’s been a month since the release of the highly anticipated return to the world of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor in Lorwyn Eclipsed, and I’ve been deep in that world, trying out everything the set has to offer. - @diegoescala.bsky.social

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Riftbound: Spiritforged Review – New Equipment and Gold Mechanics Strengthen the League of Legends TCG If you’re looking to get into a new TCG (Trading Card Game) and are a fan of League of Legends, then Riftbound might be for you. The game has been out for roughly four months, and since then, it’s…

If you're looking to get into a new TCG (Trading Card Game) and are a fan of League of Legends, then Riftbound might be for you. - @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social

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Dear Me, I Was Review – A Watercolor Life Story Told Without Words Follow the story of a woman’s life from childhood through old age, presented in an entirely text-free format. Dear me, I was… Developer: Arc System Works Price: $8 Platform: Nintendo Switch 2,…

Dear Me, I Was tackles the challenge of telling a story without any text at all, and it does so with a fair amount of success. At the same time, however, it lacks the impact its emotional moments feel like they're meant to have. - @samlienhard.bsky.social

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review – A Bold Remake That Rewrites Yakuza 3’s Legacy Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties does lose a few things in the process of remaking the underrated Yakuza 3, but the added content and more refined combat system make this a thoroughly enjoyable…

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is an overall great package that retains or expands on most of what made Yakuza 3 great while also adding a welcome new story from Mine’s perspective. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Preview – Melancholy’s Never Been So Cozy I don’t know much about Moomintroll – as I told our EiC, Austin Paul Adamson, this week, I thought it was a Japanese creation because of the abundance of merchandise I’d seen in UFO Catchers. But…

I didn’t know Moomintroll got so real, so that was a fascinating surprise. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse Review – A Haunting Supernatural Mystery Worth Diving Into Return to the world of Paranormasight and once again follow a branching supernatural story as curses threaten the remote island of Kameshima and multiple groups of people investigate legends of…

Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse might be different than its predecessor in terms of tone and structure, but it’s no less worthy of praise. - @samlienhard.bsky.social

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So many games, but never not enough time.

Under the Island Review – Bugs and Frustrating Design Sink a Promising Adventure Under the Island is a bright and colorful game, but much like the ominous and vast hidden undercity the heroines encounter, it isn’t all it appears to be. Under the Island is plagued by bugs, a lack…

Under the Island is a bright and colorful game, but much like the ominous and vast hidden undercity the heroines encounter, it isn’t all it appears to be. - @raisinbman.bsky.social

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Happy birthday!

People of Note Preview – The Musical Turn-Based RPG Gets a Release Date and Demo Impressions The path to being a popular musician, barring nepo babies, is like a long adventure. It requires a lot of hard work and grinding, and like many RPGs, it doesn’t always end up how you were hoping. As…

The path to being a popular musician, barring nepo babies, is like a long adventure. It requires a lot of hard work and grinding, and like many RPGs, it doesn’t always end up how you were hoping. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social

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Mario Tennis Fever Review – A Fantastic Switch 2 Sports Game With Endless Variety Mario Tennis Fever stands out as a delightful tennis game, even to someone as uninterested in sports games as myself. A bit too much of the story mode is a very slow tutorial, but the plethora of…

Mario Tennis Fever stands out as a delightful tennis game, even to someone as uninterested in sports games as myself. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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