Geneshift – Nik Nak Studios’ Miracle
Indie game Geneshift, by Nik Nak Studios, becomes the 10th most played game on Steam, ever. It didn't achieve this status because of any kind of superior design, experience, or underlying feature that Geneshift stands head and shoulders…
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…
Slayaway Camp: Butchers Cut – Review (Vita)
Fans of slasher horror films will love the terribly fun puzzle game, Slayaway Camp: Butchers Cut. Loosely based on all the old school hack and slash movies that we’ve all come to love Butchers Cut is the ultimate version of the game now…
Handsome Phantom Is Looking For New Staff Members!
Handsome Phantom has a quickly growing and expanding audience, and we’re looking to put out even more content. If you’re passionate about games and have a knack for any of the things below, we’d love to hear from you.
Omega Strike Is Perfectly Fine – Review (Switch)
In a year jam-packed with metroidvania style games, we get yet another one on Switch with Omega Strike from one-man developer Woblyware and publisher Digerati.
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…
Uncanny Valley is a Mystery – Review (Switch)
Uncanny Valley is a story driven survival horror game currently available on multiple platforms and now available on the Nintendo Switch.
Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Legacy of the First Blade: Episode 1- Review (PS4)
Disclaimer: some spoilers for the base game. The Assassin's Creed franchise has been going for over ten years. There have been, ups, downs, comic books, a movie, and so, so much more. This year, Ubisoft debuted Assassin's Creed: Odyssey,…
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…