Games both new and old, judged by the only question that matters:
Do they deserve a place on the shelf?
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Dispatch – Sad Boys, Superheroes, and the Z-Team
Dispatch takes Telltale-style storytelling, throws it into a horny, hungover superhero office comedy, and somehow makes it all work. With sharp writing, a surprisingly deep dispatch system, and a cast of lovable disasters, AdHoc’s episodic drama turns saving the world into a full-time HR problem.
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From Stan to Colossus: The Evolution of Obsessive Fandom in Hip-Hop
Eminem’s Stan and Tyler, the Creator’s Colossus both tackle obsessive fans, but in very different eras and contexts. Here’s how the meaning of “stan” evolved from dark cautionary tale to playful online slang.
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Plants Vs. Zombies: Replanted: Pretty Yard, Plastic Plants
A faithful but flatter remake. PvZ: Replanted keeps the timeless lane-defense loop intact, yet its smoothed-over presentation chips away at the original’s personality.
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A Eulogy for the Wii U, the Child Nintendo Never Wanted
A heartfelt and slightly irreverent farewell to Nintendo’s most misunderstood console. From asymmetric gems like Nintendo Land to the Switch ports that saved its legacy, we look back at the Wii U’s quirks, failures, and quiet triumphs.
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Scream – The Meta Masterpiece That Saved Horror
Wes Craven’s Scream (1996) sliced through the horror slump of the ’90s with razor-sharp wit and meta humor. Equal parts slasher and satire, it reinvented the genre while reminding everyone why we love scary movies in the first place.
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Robocop: Rogue City – I’d Buy That for a Dollar (But Not Much More)
Robocop: Rogue City tries to bring the grit and camp of the 1987 sci-fi classic into a modern shooter. While Peter Weller’s return and some satisfying gunplay keep things on life support, clunky pacing, uninspired side quests, and technical hiccups leave this PS5 title feeling more like a bargain bin rental than a blockbuster.
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The Shining – All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Horror Icon
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980) is a cold, calculated descent into madness. From Jack Nicholson’s unhinged performance to the Overlook Hotel’s eerie presence, it remains one of the most unsettling and influential horror films ever made.
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God for the Godless: What Place Does Religious Music Have Today?
Drawn to gospel without believing in God, I explored three spiritual albums from Tyler Childers, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King. What I found wasn’t faith—but it might have been something holier.
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Alien – In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream
Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) fuses horror and sci-fi into a slow-burn nightmare of isolation, capitalism, and survival. With unforgettable design, iconic performances, and dread that seeps into your bones, it remains one of the greatest horror films ever made.
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The Thing – Paranoia in the Ice
John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982) blends horror and sci-fi into a paranoia-driven masterpiece. With its unforgettable practical effects, tense score, and themes of isolation, it remains one of the genre’s most chilling films.
