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“Pumped BMX Flow” takes a whole new spin on bicycle motocross games.  This app challenges players to achieve high scores and go through crazy obstacles.  Rating: B- Photo Credit:Yeah! Us Games

Learn a brand new wave of mobile dirt bike racing games in ‘Pumped BMX Flow’

Farhad Yazdani
March 26, 2021
Bringing BMX mobile gaming to a whole new level.
Keep Your Plants Alive With ‘Planta’

Keep Your Plants Alive With ‘Planta’

Kayla Thomas
March 18, 2021
An app that helps plant keepers care for their plants and learn new gardening skills.
Test your friendship in ‘BattleBlock Theater’

Test your friendship in ‘BattleBlock Theater’

Jackson Bogan
March 4, 2021
An older co-op platformer, which still stands the test of time and expertly executes how cooperative gameplay should be done.
 Explore islands and journey through destinations in Tides: A Fishing Game. Collect new boats and fishes along the expeditions.  Rating: A- Photo Credit: Shallot Games, LLC.

Escape into the sea with ‘Tides: A Fishing Game’

Naila Yazdani
March 2, 2021
Catching virtual fish has never been so relaxing.
After only being available on PS Vita and regarded as a distant relic of the “Persona”  series for years, “Persona 4 Golden” has made a comeback on Steam. Popular characters, a thrilling storyline, and upgraded graphics are returning in this fan-favorite. Rating: B

Venture into the TV world in ‘Persona 4 Golden’

Monserrat Mendieta
February 13, 2021
Engage in turn-based combat, dynamic characters, suspenseful plot and more in ‘Persona 4 Golden’.
Exploit The Stars In ‘Dyson Sphere Program’

Exploit The Stars In ‘Dyson Sphere Program’

Jackson Bogan
February 9, 2021
The newest, and possibly most ambitious game in Youthcat Studios lineup, “Dyson Sphere Program” is a game reminiscent of Factorio, with an industrial-focused gameplay, with the eventual end goal of fully conquering and using all of the resources within the solar system.
 For anyone interested in the “Legend of Zelda” series, “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity,” is a great game to discover more about well-loved characters and explore a combat system that is unique compared to other entries in the series. Rating: A
Photo Credit: Nintendo

Save the world from destruction in ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’

Monserrat Mendieta
February 1, 2021
Explore the combat system, characters, plot and more in ‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’.
Based on the creation of popular YouTube animator, TheOdd1sOut, “TheOdd1sout: Let’s Bounce” is an adventure game that allows players to explore a map that includes characters and events from the creator’s life. Rating: C Photo Credit: Broadband TV

Hop into the adventure of the game ‘TheOdd1sout: Let’s Bounce’

Aila Pasic
January 26, 2021
Bounce around in this "Angry Birds" inspired mobile game.
For many, one New Year’s resolution is to begin exercising more consistently. According to “Fitplan,” exercising is ten times easier for users to start because the workouts are right at your fingertips, while both fast and free.  Rating: BPhoto Credit: Fitplan

Take the first step of your New Years’ resolution with ‘Fitplan’

Julia Jauregui
January 14, 2021
“Fitplan” includes free, personalized workouts for all skill levels.
 Jutsu Games’ ‘112 Operator’ is a fantastic sequel to ‘911 Operator’ with many technical and gameplay improvements as well as some big innovations in the core game design, and a very replayable experience. Rating:A+ Image Credit: Jutsu Games

Manage people in dire straights in ‘112 Operator’

Jackson Bogan
December 8, 2020
The latest game published by Operator Studios, ‘112 Operator’ about managing emergency services from across the planet, with a focus on the European emergency service number, 112.
 Solve the mystery of Samsara Room by collecting items and clues in this fascinating game.   Rating: A Photo Credit: Rusty Lake

Travel to a different world in ‘Samsara Room’

Tishie Nyitray
November 24, 2020
Gather the clues in order to escape in this unique game.
  Play, collect and match with iconic Funko Pops! that brings this game to life.
  Rating: A Photo Credit: N3TWORK Inc.

Collect unique Funko Pops with ‘Funko Pop! Blitz’

Naila Yazdani
November 16, 2020
Swipe, swap and match three characters to bring Funko Pop! figures to life.

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