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itch.io is one of my favorite places to get games, since the revenue splits are the best in the business, the DRM-free versions of games they offer are usually the most consumer-friendly option available, and it’s easier to find games from smaller developers that you might not otherwise have ever encountered. When I first started […]
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I recently found myself with a few dollars in my Steam wallet (thanks to selling trading cards and Counter-Strike 2 drops), which I used as an opportunity to find some hidden gems for cheap. First, I finally added Fallout: New Vegas to my Steam account for a measly $2.49, but I still had some left
Tiny Civilization is a Huge Achievement in Puzzle Gaming Read More »
A few years ago, a little mobile game called Fallout Shelter came out and blew everyone’s mind. Here was a free mobile game that was actually meant to be played as much as the player wanted, with none of the forced timers or paywalls that then plagued (and still plague) most mobile games. Sure, Bethesda
Play The Elder Scrolls: Castles (AKA Fallout Shelter 2) Now! Read More »
Comic books are magic. While part of the magic of a comic book cannot be digitally reproduced, digital comics are still a great way to experience both modern comics and the many decades of comic history, without having to track down and organize dozens of physical books just to follow a story arc. Also, since
How and Where to Read and Buy Digital Comics/Manga Legally Read More »
If you spend a lot of time looking at screens, you’ve surely become a target for advertisements for a certain product: blue light-blocking glasses. These are glasses that block out blue light with the aim of making screen time easier on your eyes. Whether you’re intrigued or just a skeptic trying to poke around some
KartRider Drift is Nexon’s latest entry in their series of kart racers, and it’s a lot of fun for anyone who doesn’t have a Nintendo device that they can play Mario Kart on. KartRider Drift also has the benefit of being cross-platform, meaning you can play the same account on your computer and your phone
Fellow KartRider Drifters: Please Play Speed Mode! Read More »
If you’re like me and put hours and hours into Marvel Puzzle Quest a few years ago, you might have been sitting around wondering what to do next. Well, worry no more, because DC is here with Heroes and Villains, their own Match 3 RPG for smartphones. It’s a lot of fun, but before long
Stuck In DC Heroes And Villains? Try These Steps. Read More »
If you’re into video games, you know Doom. Whether it defined your childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, or whether you just like seeing people trying to get it to run on increasingly ridiculous devices, the game that spawned the FPS genre (well, along with Wolfenstein 3D) is unarguably one of the most influential of all time.
John Romero’s Book, Doom Guy, Is Excellent Read More »
The JackRabbit Micro E-Bike is a relatively new e-bike that offers a slightly different experience than its competitors. If you’re looking for a review from someone who has personal experience with the bike, you’ve come to the right place. I bought the bike with my own money and am not connected in any way with
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Update: On January 6th, 2026, I published an updated version of this list that includes well over 50 games: The Best Paid Android Games in 2026 (50+). Like I wrote in my intro to the companion piece about free games, I have quite a bit of experience going through the great and not-so-great games on
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