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 “At Home Alone Final” is an unsettling game where players take on the role of a little girl who experiences disturbing and unnatural events in her home.
Rating: A- 
Photo Credit: 0Cube

Discover Dark Secrets in ‘At Home Alone Final’

Kathryn Peterson
February 20, 2022
“At Home Alone Final” is a short free-to-play psychological horror game that is worth checking out.
The newest addition to the “Life is Strange” franchise includes queer, Asian-American representation as players explore the fictional small town of Haven Springs. 
Rating: A- 
Photo Credit: Square Enix

Embrace Empathic Abilities in ‘Life is Strange: True Colors’

Ashley Harris
February 18, 2022
Experience relationships and an emotional story driven by the decisions you make.
Conquer The Continent In ‘Mount And Blade: Bannerlord’

Conquer The Continent In ‘Mount And Blade: Bannerlord’

Jackson Bogan
February 10, 2022
Bannerlord is the latest hit of TaleWorlds Entertainment, and after another major content patch many return to see if the game holds up.
After only being available on PS4 for years, “Persona 5 Royal” has made a comeback on Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Popular characters, a thrilling storyline, and better graphics return in this fan-favorite.
Rating: A
Courtesy of Atlus

Don the Mask in ‘Persona 5 Royal’

Emmanuel Miranda, Staff Writer
January 4, 2022
Reveal your Truth in "Persona 5 Royal."
Replay Classic Mario Party Game Boards in Mario Party Superstars

Replay Classic Mario Party Game Boards in Mario Party Superstars

Kathryn Peterson
December 15, 2021
Get a nostalgic feeling playing in Mario Party Superstars.
Become Legendary In ‘Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’

Become Legendary In ‘Mass Effect: Legendary Edition’

Jackson Bogan
November 22, 2021
The long and perilous journey of Shepard is placed into one neat line for players to enjoy, giving the player a true sense of progression and tension as the stakes get higher and higher.
 “Metroid Dread” is the newest addition to the Metroid series where you battle your way through enemies to power up and reach your ship.
 Rating: B+ 
Image Credit:  Nintendo

Take Out Enemies, Regain Power in ‘Metroid Dread’

Kathryn Peterson
November 4, 2021
 After four years, “Metroid Dread” is the newest entry in the long-running Metroid series by Nintendo.
Explore the dark world in “Deltarune”

Explore the dark world in “Deltarune”

Kamiran Hinton
October 21, 2021
'Deltarune' is a fantastic game in plenty of ways; given its price of free, it's an excellent use of your time if you want a JRPG experience.
It is literally 1984 in ‘Democracy 4’

It is literally 1984 in ‘Democracy 4’

Jackson Bogan
October 12, 2021
“Democracy 4” is a political simulation game, and a brilliant one at that, one with unique gameplay challenges not present in the previous title.
Garden the galaxy in ‘The Fermi Paradox’

Garden the galaxy in ‘The Fermi Paradox’

Jackson Bogan
September 12, 2021
Civilizations rise and fall under your watchful eye in 'The Fermi Paradox', how will your species develop and grow from stone age to modern day?
Expose your friends in ‘First Class Trouble’

Expose your friends in ‘First Class Trouble’

Jackson Bogan
May 21, 2021
The newest game from Versus Evi is centered around two “Synths” whose objective is to eliminate the other passengers before they are able to turn off the rogue AI infecting the ship.
“Routinery” is an organization app that provides a structured to-do list to create healthy habits.
Rating: B+
Photo Credit: Routinery Corp.

Boost Productivity in ‘Routinery’

Lily Gurdison
May 3, 2021
Acheive goals by implementing a daily routine with this handy app.