Playing with the New Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack
Michelle, our Fresh Look columnist, is a self-described thrift shopper. So, when she saw that Nintendo is now offering a treasure trove of classic games as part of an expansion to its online platform, she jumped at the chance. Did Michelle find good deals and even greater gaming? Find out in this week’s Fresh Look Column!
Vincent Mahoney’s Save State: Going Hog Wild with Sonic the Hedgehog Series
Save State Columnist Vincent Mahony is a self-proclaimed Sonic the Hedgehog maniac. So being able to get four remastered Sonic games in the Sonic Origins package has got him spinning through loops, jumping across chasms and grabbing more gold rings than he has fingers to put them on.
Best Titles for Gamers to Get Primed About for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day promises something for everyone, even the gamers in your life including your fine individual self. If you have an Amazon membership and the hankering for some free games, make sure you read this Fresh Look column in which Michelle will give you the lowdown on the best of what Prime Day has to offer gamers.
The Return of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Our Save State columnist used to dump rolls of quarters into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game, so he was overjoyed to learn that the pizza-loving reptiles were back in the new Shredder’s Revenge game. Grab a slice and see how these heroes in a half shell have aged so well.
Castlevania: Will Vlad Tepes Rise Again?
This week our Fresh Look gamer dives into the Castlevania series, and finally learns what all the hype is about with those Metroidvania style games that everyone is always going on and on about. It’s actually a really great discovery for her because she is now hooked on them too!
Pixel Perfection Meets Film Noir in Point and Click Adventure Game Lacuna
This week our intrepid Save State columnist goes into full detective mode in Lacuna, a delightful sci-fi mystery point and click adventure with a great story and some of the most impressive pixel graphics that we have ever seen.
Apple Arcade: Is It Worth the Price of Admission?
With a new iPad tablet in hand, our Fresh Look Columnist also finds herself with a trial subscription to Apple Arcade. Tune in as we discover what she found in Apple Arcade land, and if the games available for play make it a good deal for gamers.
Visual Novel Sakura Wars Brings Mech Combat, Substance and Style
The visual novel Sakura Wars has demons roaming around Tokyo, and it’s up to a group of colorful heroes piloting giant robots to come to the rescue.
Ubisoft Giving Away Roller Champions eSports Game for Free on PC and Consoles
Ubisoft announced that it is giving away the new Roller Champions competitive eSports game for free on the PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and for the PC through the Ubisoft Store.
New Classic Games Bundle Lets Gamers Relive Disney Childhood Memories
Our Fresh Look Columnist is a huge fan of classic Disney games, having played them for hours on end as a child on her Sega Genesis. Now she gets to relive those glory days with a bundle that brings The Lion King, Jungle Book and Aladdin together on the PC, PlayStation, Xbox or Switch.