The Essential Steam Deck Accessories You Need to Make It Usable
Make your handheld truly usable with these essential Steam Deck accessories. We review the best 45W power banks, docks, and storage to fix battery limits.
Raves
Rants
Lazy Game Remasters and the Art of the Cash Grab
Are “Definitive Editions” just cynical cash grabs? We discuss the rise of lazy game remasters, broken ports, and how publishers exploit nostalgia for profit.
Rants
Early Access Scams: Paying Full Price for Unfinished Garbage
Early access scams are the new norm. Find out why paying full price for unfinished garbage makes you an unpaid QA tester for games that never hit version 1.0.
Releases
The Art of the Scam: Unmasking Predatory Monetization Practices in Modern Gaming
Unmask the predatory monetization practices ruining modern gaming. From loot boxes to psychological traps, learn how publishers are engineering your wallet.
Releases
The Crumbling State of Video Game Preservation Efforts
Do you really own your digital library? Explore the crumbling state of video game preservation and why ‘pirates’ are the only ones saving gaming history.
Raves
In Defense of the Hallway: Why Linear Narrative Games Still Rule
Tired of open-world bloat? Discover why linear narrative games still rule, offering focused storytelling and tight pacing over endless, aimless wandering.
Rants
Denuvo Performance Impact: Why Your Expensive Gaming Rig Is Choking
Is Denuvo really choking your gaming rig? We analyze the actual performance impact of this controversial DRM on FPS and load times for modern titles.
Rants
Live Service Game Fatigue: Why We Are Sick Of The Grind
Do games feel like a second job? Dive into live service game fatigue, the pressure of daily chores, and why players are finally sick of the endless grind.
Retro
How to Play Abandonware Without Losing Your Mind
Ditch modern gaming for the classics. Learn how to play abandonware on Windows 11 effortlessly. No technical skills needed to enjoy the best retro games.
Rants
Bigger Isn’t Better: Why Bloated Open Worlds Are Ruining Your Life
Do massive maps trigger burnout? Find out why bloated open worlds and 100-hour playtimes are turning modern gaming into a tedious, endless second job.