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Dave Lambden

In an admittedly reluctant yet progressive move, Dave was brought on as Handsome Phantom's first and probably only Canadian Correspondent. An expert on all things Maple Syrup, Curling, and good looking world leaders, he contributes about as much to this website as his home land contributes to relevant international current events. As a generally nice guy, he has a hard time saying anything critical about video games, but he really does love them and the joy they've brought for his 30 years. Sorry.

Preview

Pathologic 2 – Preview (Steam)

Dave Lambden
Fans of the original cult-hit Pathologic, which launched almost fifteen years ago, have a lot to look forward to with the upcoming sequel. While it's less of a sequel and more of a re-imagining of the original, it's poised to bring players…
Editorial

The Cross-Generational Conundrum

Dave Lambden
Sony officially kicked off the next generation of gaming with an exclusive shadow drop interview via Wired.com. While Microsoft has certainly implied that the unveiling of the next Xbox will take place at E3 2019, Sony has made itself…
Reviews

SiNKR 2 – Review (PC)

Dave Lambden
SiNKR 2 is the follow up to Wahler Digital's 2018 award winning hook-line-and-sinker puzzle game. This is a game all about minimalism and simplicity - through it's design, visual style, audi,o and gameplay elements. Its impressive…
Reviews

Katana ZERO – Review (PC)

Dave Lambden
Boasting rapid and frantic action, Katana ZERO is a game that tasks players with mastering a limited set of abilities to slash their way through a dreary yet vibrant underworld setting. This 2D side scrolling action game from Askiisoft and…
PAX East 2019

WARSAW – PAX East Preview

Dave Lambden
WARSAW is a new tactical role playing game from developer Pixelated Milk. Alongside Regali: Of Men & Monarchs this is the team's second turn-based RPG, but replaces the fictional medieval setting with war torn Poland during Nazi…
PAX East 2019

Unrailed – PAX East Preview

Dave Lambden
Unrailed is co-op focused multiplayer puzzle game from developer Indoor Astronaut and publisher Daedalic Entertainment. It was playable on the show floor at PAX East and we had a chance to jump into the coal powered mayhem with the…