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Why Original SNES Hardware is Better
SNES Classic made me fall in love with the original Nintendo console, but it wasn't enough. Here's some thoughts on why I love using original hardware on an old TV, and the thrill of the hunt.
Early Access: How Does It Make Sense?
While I love the idea of sampling something early, I've never understood exactly how it works. To me, it's a bit like throwing a party and purposely inviting a few exclusive guests over early. The sun is still out, the floors haven't been…
Handsome Phantom Holiday Tales
For those who play video games, the holidays are a time of big ticket items (did you think I was going to say peace on Earth and good will toward man? Hah! That too...) For a kid, video games are often too expensive to afford with one's…
Dear Papa Boon, an MK11 Wishlist
The Game Awards for 2018 brought some incredible surprises, one of the most pleasing being the wicked drop of a new Mortal Kombat. The new trailer is suitably gory, set to the tune of 21 Savage, and features one of our favorite thunder gods…
Great Expansions: Bethesda Edition
Can you hear the Geiger counter going "tick-tick-tickety?" Cause there is a ton of fallout from the recent launch of Fallout 76. The online-only survival title has generated controversy over the basic concept, the lack of NPC interactions,…
The Dualshock 4 Needs to Die
Despite the amazing software we've been treated to, and the versatile hardware offerings that Sony has given us, there is one aspect of the Playstation 4 that I can't wait to see gone. And that is the DualShock 4.
Red Dead Online, Initial Impressions (PS4)
"Stretch your legs, kill your friends."
Handsome & Humble: December Issue
Handsome & Humble is an ongoing series from Handsome Phantom about the games in the Humble Monthly Bundle.
Platted That! – Assassins Creed: Odyssey
Malaka...Assassin's Creed Odyssey really surprised the Handsome Phantom crew. Many of us were willing to write this game off, especially in a year with so many amazing titles coming out. Against all odds, Odyssey delivers a stellar RPG that…
Red Dead Redemption 2 Isn’t Slow… It’s Something Else
At the time of this writing, I’m approximately 38% of the way through the main story of Red Dead Redemption 2. While I’m not exactly tracking hours, I’d say I’ve put in somewhere between twenty and 30 hours of gameplay. At times I’ve felt…