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Rangerdog is a shooter where you’ll never know where the next stage will be set. You’ll travels from space, suburbia, and into the jungle, encountering unlikely enemies and unexpected bosses. Fans of games like Gradius ...

Empire of Angels IV shows that strategy role-playing games don’t need intricate systems or wordy conversations. Simplified and filled with appealing characters, this makes for a delightful showing on Switch. Empires of Angels IV makes ...

This week, expect to see some familiar faces. Although Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX released digitally last week, SEGA’s former mascot appears in physical form this week, as does the bundling of Zombies Ate ...

SEGA’s early ambassador deserves another shot, but a dutiful remastering of his 1986 debut might not be the best choice for Alex Kidd. While game historians might appreciate the update, Miracle World’s mechanics feel tragically ...

Outside of emulation, Dark Deity is the closest PC players might get to the storytelling and sprite-based skirmishes of Game Boy Advance-era Fire Emblem. If the developers can sort out some of the game’s issues, ...

With a roster of ten charming maidens, Pretty Girls Klondike Solitaire attempts to make the traditional single-player card game just a bit less lonely. Like Zoo’s previous efforts, it’s elevated by attractive visuals, polished controls, ...

Cave’s classic shooter hasn’t always been easily accessible to Westerners. This release is the definitive edition, even if leaderboards and replay functionality hasn’t been activated. Although contemporary efforts might not arrive as frequent, the shoot ...

Board game fans with even the slimmest interest in our avian associates will enjoy Wingspan’s clever play mechanics. Here’s a table-top adaptation that a sweet as a nightingale’s song. For many, table-top gaming was constrained during ...

From an Alex Kidd reboot, a digital adaptation of the global games, and a licensed Dungeons & Dragons game with real-time combat, this week’s schedule of new game releases has several notable titles. Accompany these ...

Are the Joy-Cons not cutting it for portable play? The Fixture S1 allows players to mount the Switch to the Pro Controller. An optional case bundles everything into a poundcake-sized carryable. But be aware that ...